x11vnc

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Access mode

bothgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026

Authentication

It supports UNIX account and password login as well as VNC passwords.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Encryption

The project lists built-in SSL/TLS encryption, 2048-bit RSA authentication, and VeNCrypt support.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

File transfer

The README lists TightVNC and UltraVNC file-transfer support.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Intended use

The README describes desktop sharing, demonstrations, and remote help desk access as use cases.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Latest release

The releases page lists x11vnc 0.9.17 as the latest release and describes fixes including TLS handshake and memory safety issues.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

License

The repository identifies its license as GPL-2.0.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Networking

Listed capabilities include IPv6, Zeroconf service advertising, and single-port HTTPS or HTTP+VNC.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Other displays

The README says x11vnc has been extended to work with Mac OS X Aqua/Quartz, webcams, TV tuner capture devices, and embedded Linux systems such as Qtopia Core.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Project status

The repository says the project is currently unmaintained and is looking for a new maintainer.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Protocol

It works with VNC viewers using the VNC remote framebuffer protocol.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

x11vnc lets users remotely view and interact with real X displays attached to physical monitors, keyboards, and mice.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Remote access

The README describes SSH tunneling and recommends SSH or a VPN for remote connections over the internet.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

Unix/X11,macOS Aqua/Quartz,embedded Linuxgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026

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