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Deskreen turns a device with a web browser into a secondary screen for a computer.
About Deskreen
Deskreen is a desktop application that turns a device with a web browser, such as a phone, tablet, or another computer, into a secondary screen for a computer. It is built with Electron and uses WebRTC to stream the computer's screen live to a web browser on the other device. The project is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
The open-source Community Edition is described by its maintainers as having limited features. A Pro version is mentioned as a future option "when it is released," and its availability is not confirmed. Building from source requires Node.js v23 or later and npm v10 or later. Pricing is unknown.
Key features
- Streams the computer screen live to a web browser on another device
- Uses WebRTC for the screen stream
- Runs as a desktop application on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Accepts a command-line flag to set a specific local IP address
- Uses the specified IP address for QR codes and connection URLs
- Source code is published under the AGPL-3.0 license
Best for: People who want to use a device with a web browser as an extra display for their computer and prefer open-source software.
Good for
- Open source under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Lets users specify the local IP address used for connections
Watch out for
- The open-source Community Edition has limited features
- The Pro version is mentioned as a future release, and its availability is not confirmed
- Building from source requires Node.js v23 or later and npm v10 or later
Deskreen at a glance
- Website
- github.com/pavlobu/deskreen
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Deskreen FAQ
Which operating systems does Deskreen support?
The application is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
How can I choose which local IP address Deskreen uses?
Start the application with the --ip or --local-ip command-line flag followed by your IP address. The app then uses that address for QR codes and connection URLs.
What is the difference between the Community Edition and Pro?
The Community Edition is the open-source version and has limited features. The source mentions a Pro version with more features but does not describe its contents or availability.
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