Deskflow

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Deskflow?

Deskflow is a keyboard and pointer sharing application for moving smoothly between nearby desktop computers. It includes keyboard sharing, pointer sharing, and multi-computer layouts. It is aimed at users working with several physical computers side by side.

Keyboard sharing

Pointer sharing

Multi-computer layouts

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users working with several physical computers side by side

Before you choose

It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine. All participating computers need compatible installation and network access.

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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings keyboard sharing and pointer sharing into the same workflow.

Set up the controlling computer and the neighboring clients, align their screen arrangement, and check that switching focus behaves naturally across the desk.

What to keep in mind

It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine.

All participating computers need compatible installation and network access.

How to use it well

Deskflow fits users working with several physical computers side by side. Set up the controlling computer and the neighboring clients, align their screen arrangement, and check that switching focus behaves naturally across the desk.

It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine. All participating computers need compatible installation and network access. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Deskflow free?

The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine.

Can I use Deskflow for keyboard sharing?

Yes. Deskflow includes keyboard sharing. Set up the controlling computer and the neighboring clients, align their screen arrangement, and check that switching focus behaves naturally across the desk.

Does Deskflow combine application execution across computers?

It shares input rather than combining the computers into one machine.

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