xpra ☆
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Description:
Screen and application forwarding system
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.4.2,1@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 Rev Change Commit
Jan 31, 2026 6:25am 6.4.2,1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5ee19cd7
Jan 30, 2026 5:14pm 6.4.2,0 0 VERSION_BUMP 72d42244
Jan 12, 2026 10:53am 6.4.1,0 0 VERSION_BUMP 33fc90be
Sep 15, 2025 1:32pm 6.3.3,0 0 VERSION_BUMP c7c62f38
Sep 15, 2025 2:57am 6.3.3,0 0 VERSION_BUMP e92f10b9
Aug 29, 2025 8:55pm 6.2.3,0 0 VERSION_BUMP 506bb2b6
Aug 4, 2024 11:55am 6.1,0 0 VERSION_BUMP 05ce19b0
Jul 11, 2024 7:24am 6.0.2,0 0 VERSION_BUMP ed89227b
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