Chrome Remote Desktop
brew install --cask chrome-remote-desktop-host
v149.0.7827.18
Remote desktop access and control over Chrome browser or web interface, managed through Google account.
Why you might care
Free cross-platform remote access that requires no special firewall configuration since it routes through Google's infrastructure. Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices with a single Google account. Ideal for casual remote support or accessing your own machines without setting up VPN or port forwarding.
182
30-day installs · #958
559
90-day · #964
1.9k
365-day · #1001
Links
- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-remote-desktop/inomeogfingihgjfjlpeplalcfajhgai
- Brew formula source: Casks/c/chrome-remote-desktop-host.rb
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