Xpra provides persistent remote graphical applications and complete desktop sessions. Its seamless application mode is often compared with terminal multiplexers because programs remain running on the remote machine when a client disconnects and can be reattached later.
Unlike traditional remote desktop software that always presents one complete desktop, Xpra can forward individual application windows so they appear alongside local applications. It also covers complete desktops, shadowing existing displays and browser-based access, making the same infrastructure useful for several different remote graphical workflows.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Runs individual remote graphical applications in seamless windows on the client desktop.
- Provides complete remote desktop sessions when individual application forwarding is not appropriate.
- Allows clients to disconnect and reconnect without terminating applications running in the remote session.
- Can shadow an existing graphical desktop instead of starting a separate session.
- Includes an HTML5 client for accessing compatible sessions from a web browser.
- Forwards audio output and microphone input between the remote application environment and client.
- Can forward printers and webcams for applications that need access to client-side devices.
- Synchronizes clipboard contents and can forward desktop notifications and system tray items.
- Supports file transfer between the client and remote session.
- Provides several connection transports, including SSH, SSL and WebSocket-based connections.
- Adapts image encoding and bandwidth use to the characteristics of the connection and displayed content.
Website: github.com/Xpra-org/xpra
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Developer: Nathaniel Smith, Antoine Martin
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
xpra is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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