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USBKVM – keyboard, video, and mouse over USB

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

Client app

USBKVM is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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