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ProductivityAlternative to ShareMouseAlternative to Logitech FlowAlternative to Synergy

Deskflow

Share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers seamlessly across your desk.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Multi Computer DeskMouse Keyboard SharingCross Platform KvmProductivitySoftware Kvm
Overview

Why consider Deskflow?

Deskflow (the modern fork of Barrier and Synergy) is an open-source software KVM switch. It lets you use a single physical keyboard and mouse across multiple desktop computers (Mac, Windows, Linux) simply by moving your mouse cursor past the screen edge.

Guided learning

Learn Deskflow by building

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

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Overview of Deskflow

Deskflow eliminates physical KVM switches and duplicate keyboards with encrypted local network cursor bridging and shared clipboard.

Quickstart

  1. Install Deskflow on your primary computer (Server) and secondary computers (Clients).
  2. Arrange your screens visually in the Deskflow interactive grid.
  3. Start the server; clients automatically connect over TLS encrypted sockets.
  4. Move your mouse across screens to seamlessly switch focus and copy-paste text between machines.

Deskflow is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0.

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Deskflow FAQs

Deskflow is listed as a Productivity 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 and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Deskflow 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.

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