vine-server ☆
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Description:
VNC server
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.3.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: vnc remote-desktop screen-sharing networking
Install: brew install --cask vine-server
About:
Vine Server is a VNC server implementation for macOS, allowing remote desktop access to the machine's screen. It enables users to connect from VNC clients on other platforms to view and control the macOS desktop remotely. This tool is useful for headless Mac setups or for providing remote technical support.
Key Features:
  • Implements the RFB (Remote Frame Buffer) protocol for VNC compatibility
  • Shares the primary display or can run in a virtual display mode
  • Supports macOS user authentication for secure connections
  • Can be configured to start automatically at system boot
Use Cases:
  • Headless server management for Mac minis or Mac Studios in data centers
  • Providing remote technical support to other Mac users
Alternatives:
  • Screen Sharing – Built-in macOS feature, generally easier to configure for local network use
  • RealVNC – A commercial VNC solution with more advanced features and support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm 5.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP bd0d2a5a
Aug 25, 2025 8:46pm 5.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 1494e4b8
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