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
Mar 7, 2023 12:55am 1.13.1 0 VERSION_BUMP a9175bff
Feb 13, 2023 6:24am 1.13.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 466b8556
Dec 16, 2022 7:37am 1.12.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 214ae810
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