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Barrier

Open-source KVM software to share a single mouse and keyboard across multiple computers.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars25.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Cross PlatformProductivityVirtual KvmKeyboard SharingCppMouse Sharing
Overview

Why consider Barrier?

Barrier is an open-source software KVM that lets you share a single mouse and keyboard across multiple physical computers on your desk (Windows, macOS, Linux) with clipboard text sharing and SSL encryption.

Guided learning

Learn Barrier by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Barrier

Barrier eliminates desktop clutter by seamlessly moving your mouse cursor across computer monitor borders and synchronizing copy-pasted text.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask barrier
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install Debauchee.Barrier

Barrier is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Barrier FAQs

Barrier is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Barrier is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Barrier is listed as an alternative to ShareMouse. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.