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Apache Guacamole

Clientless remote desktop gateway supporting VNC, RDP, and SSH via HTML5.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Html5CRemote DesktopRdpVncRemote Access
Overview

Why consider Apache Guacamole?

Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It enables users to access remote Windows, Linux, and cloud workstations through any standard web browser without plugins.

Guided learning

Learn Apache Guacamole by building

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

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Overview of Apache Guacamole

Apache Guacamole translates remote desktop protocols (RDP, VNC, SSH) into a pure HTML5 canvas stream, providing seamless browser-based remote server administration.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name guacd \
3 guacamole/guacd:latest
4
5docker run -d \
6 --name guacamole \
7 -p 8080:8080 \
8 --link guacd:guacd \
9 guacamole/guacamole:latest

Access Guacamole on http://localhost:8080/guacamole/.

Apache Guacamole is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Apache Guacamole FAQs

Apache Guacamole 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.

Apache Guacamole is listed under the Apache-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.

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