Windows Desktop CLI
Session output and input behavior aligned with macOS for both AMD64 and ARM64 Windows devices.
Simple remote access for real people
Open your other computer with nothing more than a browser.
Start DeskGo on the computer you want to reach, keep the session name it shows, and then open that computer from a browser. It works well for remote work, quick support, and opening the home computer you use every day.
Browser-only viewing
You can open the desktop from a browser without another viewer app.
Easy session names
Session names are case-insensitive, so they are simpler to remember and share.
Autostart for familiar computers
Great for home PCs, office desktops, and laptops you open often.
Download and start DeskGo on the computer you want to reach.
Keep the session name it shows, or copy the direct viewer link.
Open a browser, enter the session name, and the desktop appears when the computer is online.
Enter a session name and go straight to the desktop.
If the target computer is already running DeskGo, this is the fastest path in. The same session name works on both language versions of the site.
When DeskGo starts on the desktop side, it shows the session name and a direct viewer link. You can share that link as-is.
Not online yet? Just leave the page open
If the desktop app has not connected yet, the page stays in a waiting state and switches into the live desktop automatically when it appears.
Clear feedback when something stops
If the desktop app exits, the session ends, or the connection drops, the viewer tells you right away instead of pretending everything is still connected.
Download DeskGo for the computer you want to reach.
Most people only need the desktop app below. Download it to the target computer, start it there, and keep the session name it shows.
Downloads for everyday users
For first-time setup, start it manually once so you can confirm the session name and connection. You can decide on autostart later.
Linux Desktop CLI
H.264-first by default when ffmpeg is available, with builds for mainstream server, ARM, and RISC-V Linux hosts.
Advanced: I want to host the DeskGo service myself
If you are setting up your own service, a shared team entry point, or a self-hosted environment, the downloads below are for you. Everyday users can skip this.
macOS Relay Server
Ideal for local development, demos, and lightweight relay deployments on Intel or Apple Silicon Macs.
Windows Relay Server
Useful for Windows test environments, demo nodes, and local relay deployments on desktop machines.
Linux Relay Server
Pure-Go multi-architecture relay binaries for containers, bare metal, and heterogeneous Linux server fleets.
Want the computer to come online automatically?
These one-step installers are for computers you connect to often. Copy the command, run it once, and it will guide you through the address and fixed session name before enabling autostart after login.
macOS / Linux one-step install
Great for personal Macs and Linux desktops. After setup, DeskGo starts automatically when that user logs in.
- Supports guided install/uninstall and one-shot flags
- Lets you choose the DeskGo address, a fixed session name, and display settings
- Best for computers that should be ready after every desktop login
Copy this install command
rm -f /tmp/deskgo-autostart.sh
curl -fsSL -H 'Cache-Control: no-cache' "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topcheer/deskgo/master/scripts/deskgo-autostart.sh?ts=$(date +%s)" -o /tmp/deskgo-autostart.sh
bash /tmp/deskgo-autostart.sh installWindows one-step install
Ideal for office and home Windows PCs. It sets DeskGo to start when the user signs in, without needing administrator privileges.
- Supports guided or unattended install, plus clean uninstall
- Automatically downloads the matching Windows build
- For Windows autostart, it is usually best to follow the installer's default recommended setting
Copy this install command
$script = Join-Path $env:TEMP 'deskgo-autostart.ps1'
$uri = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topcheer/deskgo/master/scripts/deskgo-autostart.ps1?ts=$([DateTimeOffset]::UtcNow.ToUnixTimeSeconds())"
Remove-Item $script -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Invoke-WebRequest $uri -UseBasicParsing -Headers @{ 'Cache-Control' = 'no-cache' } -OutFile $script
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File $script install -Codec h264Prepare these two things first
The setup feels smoother when you decide these before you run the installer.
- A fixed session name you will remember later, such as
home-pcoroffice-main - A DeskGo address the computer can reach, plus a computer that stays signed in to a desktop session
- If you only use DeskGo occasionally, a manual start is often simpler
If you need advanced flags, self-hosting details, or repeatable rollout guidance, see the autostart guide, README, and GitHub repository.
These everyday situations are where DeskGo fits best.
If what you really mean is “I want to open that computer from somewhere else,” it is usually one of these cases.
Open the home computer while you are away
Reach the computer at home to grab a file, open a program, or do a quick task while travelling or working elsewhere.
- Great for travel, errands, and remote work days
- The viewing side stays browser-only
- A fixed session name makes repeat access easier
Return to the office desktop later
After hours or away from the office, open your usual workstation again from the browser and continue where you left off.
- Works well for fixed desks and personal workstations
- Autostart keeps it ready after login
- You can keep using the same session name
Help a family member or teammate
When the other person does not care about technical details, it is easier to get them online first and then open the desktop from your browser.
- Direct viewer links are easy to share
- Waiting and disconnect states are clearer
- Less setup to explain to non-technical people
Get started in three steps.
This is the simplest order for first-time use.
Download and run DeskGo
Download the desktop app on the computer you want to reach and start it once manually so you can confirm the connection and session name.
Keep the session name
DeskGo shows the session name and viewer link when it starts. Later, you can keep that session name fixed if you want easier repeat access.
Open it from a browser
Enter the session name in the browser to open the desktop, or share the direct link so the other person does not have to type anything.