What is Xpra?
Xpra is an open-source tool for running graphical applications remotely. It allows you to run apps on one machine while accessing them from other desktops and devices. Some key features of Xpra include:
- Runs applications remotely with low latency, even on low bandwidth connections
- Supports accessing individual applications instead of full desktops
- Works cross-platform between Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, and more
- Encrypts data streams for security
- Compresses data to reduce bandwidth usage
- Resumes disconnected sessions seamlessly
- Open source with an active development community
Xpra makes it easy to access graphical Linux or Windows apps from any device. For example, you could run apps on a remote server in the cloud or data center while accessing them on your local laptop or tablet. It transports application windows over the network rather than pixels, making it faster than traditional VNC solutions.