tigervnc-viewer ☆

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Description:
Multi-platform VNC client and server

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.16.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: vnc remote-desktop screen-sharing networking

Install: brew install --cask tigervnc-viewer

About:
TigerVNC is a high-performance, platform-neutral VNC implementation that provides both client and server capabilities. It is designed to offer a remote desktop experience with good performance over low-bandwidth connections, making it suitable for both local and remote access scenarios. The software is actively maintained and offers advanced features like frame buffer extensions and efficient compression.

Key Features:

High performance over low-bandwidth networks
Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, macOS)
Includes both VNC server and viewer
Supports advanced graphical extensions

Use Cases:

Remote system administration and headless server management
Providing remote technical support to other users
Accessing a powerful workstation from a less capable laptop

Alternatives:

RealVNC – RealVNC offers commercial editions with additional enterprise features and support, whereas TigerVNC is fully open-source.
Screen Sharing (macOS) – Apple's built-in solution is convenient for Mac-to-Mac sharing but lacks the cross-platform flexibility of TigerVNC.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 29, 2026 9:32am	1.16.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	cb7764fd
Jul 24, 2024 7:22pm	1.14.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	917adf9a