USBKVM is a client app for the USBKVM hardware.
USBKVM is a matchbox-sized keyboard, video monitor and mouse that you can use from the comfort of the screen and input devices you already have. It’s just like a KVM over IP console you may find in a server rack, but without the network in between.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Displays the captured video feed.
- Keyboard and mouse emulation.
- Pasting text as keystrokes.
- Automatic firmware updates.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/carrotIndustries/usbkvm
Support:
Developer: Lukas K.
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
USBKVM is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Software KVM Switches | |
|---|---|
| Deskflow | Cross-platform solution with Wayland, clipboard sharing and TLS encrpytion. |
| Lan Mouse | GTK frontend and command-line interface |
| Input Leap | Fork of Barrier, by Barrier’s active maintainer |
| USBKVM | Keyboard, video, and mouse over USB; client app for the USBKVM hardware |
| Barrier | Only works under X11 (No Wayland support) |
| rkvm | Low overhead and doesn't need a display server |
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