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Deskreen

Turn any device with a web browser into a second screen for your computer.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars19.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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ElectronWebrtcVirtual DisplayProductivityTypescriptSecond Screen
Overview

Why consider Deskreen?

Deskreen is an open-source Electron desktop app that turns any smartphone, tablet, or smart TV into an external second monitor or virtual display for your computer using WebRTC video streaming.

Guided learning

Learn Deskreen by building

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

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Overview of Deskreen

Deskreen streams your entire computer screen or single application windows to any device on your local network without installing client apps.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask deskreen
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install PavloBu.Deskreen

Deskreen is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Deskreen FAQs

Deskreen 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 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.

Deskreen is listed under the GPL-3.0 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.

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