Lan Mouse
A cross-platform, open-source software KVM switch for sharing a single mouse and keyboard across multiple PCs on a local network.
What is Lan Mouse?
Lan Mouse is an open-source software KVM switch that allows a single mouse and keyboard to control multiple computers connected on a local area network (LAN). It solves the problem of managing multiple machines without physical hardware switches, providing a seamless cross-platform experience akin to proprietary solutions.
Developers, IT professionals, and power users who work with multiple computers on their desk and want a free, self-hosted tool to streamline their workflow.
Developers choose Lan Mouse for its high performance due to being written in Rust, its strong cross-platform support, and its commitment to being a fully open-source and encryptable alternative to commercial software like Synergy.
Overview
mouse & keyboard sharing via LAN
Use Cases
Best For
- Controlling a Linux desktop and a Windows PC from a single keyboard/mouse
- Setting up a multi-machine development environment without hardware KVMs
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