tiger-vnc ☆
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Description:
High-performance, platform-neutral implementation of VNC
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: vnc remote-desktop x11 screen-sharing networking
Install: brew install tiger-vnc
About:
TigerVNC is a high-performance, platform-neutral VNC implementation that provides a remote desktop experience. It is based on the VNC 4 protocol and includes features like session management and advanced compression options. This makes it suitable for both enterprise environments and personal remote access needs.
Key Features:
  • High-performance TightVNC encoding
  • Cross-platform server and viewer
  • Built-in session management
  • TLS encryption support
Use Cases:
  • Remote server administration
  • Remote technical support
  • Accessing graphical applications on headless servers
Alternatives:
  • RealVNC – RealVNC offers commercial support and cloud connectivity, while TigerVNC is open-source and often preferred for Linux/Unix environments.
  • x11vnc – x11vnc shares an existing X11 session directly, whereas TigerVNC typically runs its own virtual X server (Xvnc).
Version History
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May 10, 2026 9:06pm 1 REVISION_ONLY 799203e2
Sep 15, 2025 9:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a2173600
Oct 22, 2024 7:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 92b8c287
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Mar 6, 2023 12:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 65d9f8bc
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Jan 14, 2023 7:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0bb9cd93
Nov 20, 2022 11:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP 04d0b322
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