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It provides seamless video streaming and full keyboard/mouse control with low latency, making it a superior alternative to VNC and other traditional remote desktop solutions. LinuxPlay is 100% local and private – no accounts, no cloud dependency, just pure performance.\n\n## Features\n\n- **Low-latency** using UDP multicast streaming\n- **Full keyboard and mouse support**, including function keys and modifiers\n- **Multi-monitor support** – Choose individual displays or view all at once\n- **Adaptive bitrate streaming** to optimize quality based on network conditions\n- **Hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding** for superior performance\n- **Drag-and-drop file transfer** for seamless file sharing\n- **Clipboard sharing** between the client and host\n\n## Installation\n\n```bash\nsudo apt-get update \u0026\u0026 sudo apt-get install -y python3-pip python3-pyqt5 ffmpeg xdotool xclip libgl1-mesa-dev mesa-utils \u0026\u0026 pip3 install av\n```\n\n## Usage\n\n### Start the Host (Server)\n\nRun the following command on the remote machine (the one you want to control):\n\n```bash\npython3 host.py --encoder vaapi --resolution 1600x900 --framerate 60 --audio enable --password password123\n```\n\n#### Available Options:\n| Option          | Description                                             | Default     |\n|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|\n| `--encoder`    | Video encoder: `nvenc`, `vaapi`, or `none` (CPU)         | `none`      |\n| `--resolution` | Capture resolution (e.g., `1920x1080`)                   | `1920x1080` |\n| `--framerate`  | Capture framerate (e.g., `30`, `60`)                     | `30`        |\n| `--bitrate`    | Initial video bitrate (e.g., `8M`)                       | `8M`        |\n| `--audio`      | Enable or disable audio streaming (`enable`, `disable`)  | `disable`   |\n| `--adaptive`   | Enable adaptive bitrate switching                        | Off         |\n| `--password`   | Set an optional password for control messages            | None        |\n\n---\n\n### Start the Client (Viewer)\n\nRun this command on the local machine (the one used to control the remote PC):\n\n```bash\npython3 client.py --decoder nvdec --host_ip 192.168.1.123 --remote_resolution 1600x900 --audio enable --password password123\n```\n\n#### Available Options:\n| Option                | Description                                             | Default     |\n|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|\n| `--decoder`           | Video decoder: `nvdec`, `vaapi`, or `none` (CPU)        | `none`      |\n| `--host_ip`           | The IP address of the host machine                      | Required    |\n| `--remote_resolution` | Remote screen resolution (e.g., `1600x900`)             | `1920x1080` |\n| `--audio`             | Enable or disable audio playback (`enable`, `disable`)  | `disable`   |\n| `--password`          | Optional password for control events and handshake      | None        |\n\n## Why No Wayland Support?\n\nLinuxPlay does **not** support Wayland due to the following reasons:\n\n- **FFmpeg does not support Wayland for screen capture.** Even if I wanted to, there is no reliable FFmpeg-based solution.\n- **GStreamer relies on PipeWire for screen capture, but PipeWire does not work on any of my systems, making it unusable.**\n- **KMS/DRM does not work for screen capture, even with direct display output.**\n\nI have extensively tested all these alternatives and none of them worked reliably, which is why LinuxPlay remains X11-only.\n\n## Contribute\n\nLinuxPlay is fully open-source and welcomes contributions. Whether you want to improve performance, add features, or report bugs, your input is appreciated.\n\n## License\n\nLinuxPlay is licensed under the MIT License.\n\n## Future Plans\n\n- **Xbox/PlayStation Controller**\n\n## Testing\n\n- **Full Encryption** – Implement TLS encryption for control messages and video streaming.\n- **Internet-Ready Security** – Enable secure remote connections with end-to-end encryption.\n\n## Security Warning\n\nLinuxPlay can be used over the internet, but it currently does **not** include built-in encryption. It is recommended to use a **VPN, SSH tunnel, or firewall rules** to secure your connection if accessing remotely. 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