🚀 DeskLink

The Ultimate Remote Desktop Experience

Connect, Control, and Collaborate Seamlessly across devices with high-performance screen sharing and real-time communication.

DeskLink is an open-source remote desktop application built with Electron, React, and WebRTC. It provides ultra-low latency screen sharing, remote mouse/keyboard control, two-way audio calling, and real-time text chat - making it a powerful alternative to commercial solutions like AnyDesk and TeamViewer.

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✨ Features at a Glance

DeskLink brings you a robust suite of tools designed for effortless remote collaboration, rivaling industry leaders like AnyDesk.

Feature	Description
🖥️ Ultra-Low Latency Screen Sharing	Experience crystal-clear, real-time desktop streaming with minimal delay.
🖱️ Remote Control	Take full control of the remote mouse and keyboard as if you were sitting right there.
📞 Two-Way Audio Calling	Talk naturally with the remote user using integrated high-quality voice chat.
💬 Real-Time Text Chat	Exchange instant messages securely through the built-in floating chat bubble.
🔒 Secure Connection	Direct P2P connections via WebRTC ensure your data stays private and fast.
🔊 System Audio Sharing	Stream system sounds along with the video for a complete multimedia experience.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Built with modern, high-performance technologies:

• Frontend/Client: Electron, React, TypeScript, Vite
• Real-time Comm: WebRTC (SimplePeer), Socket.io
• Server: Node.js, Socket.io
• Styling: CSS3, Glassmorphism Design

🔍 Keywords & Topics

This project is optimized for discovery with these relevant topics:

• remote-desktop remote-control screen-sharing webrtc p2p desktop-sharing remote-access
• electron react typescript vite socket.io video-streaming audio-calling
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🚀 Getting Started

Follow these simple steps to get your own DeskLink instance running.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+ recommended)
• Git

1️⃣ Setting up the Signaling Server

The signaling server handles the initial handshake between peers.

# Navigate to the server directory
cd server

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the server
node index.js

The server will start on port 5000 by default.

2️⃣ Setting up the Client (Electron App)

The client is the desktop application you run on both Host and Guest machines.

# Open a new terminal and navigate to the client directory
cd client

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the application in development mode
npm run dev

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📖 How to Use

🎭 As a Host (Share your Screen)

1. Launch the App and select "Start Host".
2. Copy the Session ID displayed on the screen.
3. Share this ID with the person you want to connect with.
4. You can Mute/Unmute your mic or use the Chat bubble to talk!

👤 As a Guest (Control a Screen)

1. Launch the App and enter the Session ID provided by the Host.
2. Click "Connect".
3. Accept the microphone permission prompt to enable voice chat.
4. You will see the remote screen! You can now control the mouse/keyboard and chat.

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🎨 Design Philosophy

DeskLink isn't just functional; it's designed to be visually stunning.

• Glassmorphism UI: Sleek, semi-transparent elements using backdrop-filter.
• Dynamic Interactions: Smooth transitions and hover effects.
• Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes for long sessions.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

⭐ Star History

If you find this project useful, please consider giving it a star ⭐ on GitHub!

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