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tigervnc · v1.16.2
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8.0
Multi-platform VNC client and server
brew install --cask tigervnc 1.5K
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v1.16.29d ago1.16.0→1.16.2
Review
Mar 10, 2026TigerVNC is a high-performance, multi-platform VNC solution offering robust remote desktop capabilities. It supports hardware acceleration and Wayland, making it ideal for sysadmins and developers needing efficient remote access.
Enables remote control and desktop sharing via VNC protocol.
Maturity: High maturity with active development and a strong community backing.
Community: Well-discussed on platforms like Reddit and Hacker News, highlighting its features and addressing some user concerns.
Pros
- + High performance with support for OpenGL and Vulkan hardware acceleration
- + Supports modern desktop environments like Wayland
- + Active development and large community contribute to its reliability
Cons
- - No automatic updates require manual checks
- - Some platform-specific issues, such as macOS crashes
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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