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Sofa

sofa-server · v1.5

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Remote control for your computer

brew install --cask sofa-server
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (LGPL-2.1) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Sofa (sofa-server) is a remote control server that allows you to manage your computer through a web interface. It's ideal for users who want a seamless, cross-platform way to control their system remotely.

Enables remote control of your computer via a web interface.

Maturity: Actively maintained with frequent commits, though it has a significant number of open issues.

Community: Community interest is moderate, with some discussions on alternatives and related topics, but direct engagement with Sofa is limited.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform web interface for easy access
  • + Self-hosted for enhanced privacy and control
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate instability
  • - No auto-update feature for user convenience
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