xpra ☆

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Description:
Screen and application forwarding system

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.4.3,0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: remote-desktop x11-forwarding screen-sharing vnc remote-access networking

Install: brew install --cask xpra

About:
Xpra is a high-performance, multi-platform remote display server and client. It allows you to forward individual graphical applications or entire desktop sessions over a network connection with low latency. Unlike traditional remote desktop solutions, Xpra keeps sessions persistent on the server, enabling seamless disconnect and reconnect without interrupting your work.

Key Features:

Session persistence and shadowing
High-performance video and audio streaming
TLS encryption for secure connections
Support for Linux, macOS, and Windows clients
Low bandwidth usage with adaptive compression

Use Cases:

Running GUI applications on a remote server while displaying them locally
Remote access to persistent development environments
Sharing desktop sessions for collaborative troubleshooting
Securing graphical access to cloud-based workstations

Alternatives:

VNC – VNC is simpler to set up but lacks Xpra's session persistence and performance optimizations
RDP – RDP provides native OS integration but is less flexible for forwarding individual applications

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Mar 7, 2026 4:08pm	6.4.3,0	VERSION_BUMP	8f7ac47b
Jan 31, 2026 6:25am	6.4.2,1	VERSION_BUMP	5ee19cd7
Jan 30, 2026 5:14pm	6.4.2,0	VERSION_BUMP	72d42244
Jan 12, 2026 10:53am	6.4.1,0	VERSION_BUMP	33fc90be
Sep 15, 2025 1:32pm	6.3.3,0	VERSION_BUMP	c7c62f38
Sep 15, 2025 2:57am	6.3.3,0	VERSION_BUMP	e92f10b9
Aug 29, 2025 8:55pm	6.2.3,0	VERSION_BUMP	506bb2b6
Aug 4, 2024 11:55am	6.1,0	VERSION_BUMP	05ce19b0
Jul 11, 2024 7:24am	6.0.2,0	VERSION_BUMP	ed89227b
Feb 18, 2024 11:35am	5.0.4,1	VERSION_BUMP	de78fd6e