junest
The lightweight Arch Linux based distro that runs, without root privileges, on top of any other Linux distro. (by fsquillace)
virtual-display-linux
Create virtual display / monitor on linux OS for extended display via teamviewer or vnc server without any real Monitor is Plugged In. (by dianariyanto)
| junest | virtual-display-linux | |
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| 28 | 7 | |
| 2,169 | 527 | |
| 0.6% | - | |
| 5.7 | 3.2 | |
| 9 months ago | over 3 years ago | |
| Shell | Shell | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 only | MIT License |
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junest
Posts with mentions or reviews of junest.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2025-04-09.
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The chroot Technique – a Swiss army multitool for Linux systems
I can highly recommend: https://github.com/fsquillace/junest
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How I Work Fully Remote through SSH without Sudo Rights
Explore the Junest Git project and follow the installation instructions. Activate the environment with junest setup and enable the running-from-host options.
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AppImage + Arch Linux/AUR packages = ArchImage!
PS: about JuNest (see https://github.com/fsquillace/junest ) this is a lightweight Arch Linux based distro that runs, without root privileges, on top of any other Linux distro. I also suggest to take a look at it.
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ArchImage: my (experimental) side-project to convert Arch Linux programs to AppImages that really work on any distro, old or young... powered by Junest
About JuNest, all the apps installed using it whave always worked well for me. I've also wrote a script and done a pull request (rejected) for a tool that exports the apps to the launcher (as distrobox-export already do) https://github.com/fsquillace/junest/pull/322
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Pacman Virtual Environment v0.1
JuNest https://github.com/fsquillace/junest looks very complete and good, though I dislike the approach of having to download or build an image. It would be nice to be able to do stuff like clone my filesystem (already ZFS) and branch an environment off that instantly.
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A script to export the Arch Linux's magics (via JuNest) to the host's menu: "junest-export" (strongly inspired by distrobox-export)
I have already done a PR (see here)to the main repository https://github.com/fsquillace/junest but I still get errors in merging this utility during the automatic github-action's test/check. Any idea?
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Tiling with Pytile1x works ok on Budgie
- I have pacman installed through junest. It works for command line programs, did not test for gui software
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If I am using pacman with a root in userspace, how do I build source packages (aur) also in the user root?
Have you tried installing JuNest? It will allow you to download, install, and use Arch's precompiled binaries directly (in addition to making it easy to compile, install, and use AUR packages).
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[Hobby Scuffles] Week of January 23, 2023
As for the rest, I've been testing stuff with distrobox, junest (which is like distrobox, but for arch guest and without the container), and Conty (a lot like Junest but as a single hyper-compressed executable file). Anything requiring an escalation or wanting actual access to root remains an issue, but for the most part, it works well enough.
- GitHub - fsquillace/junest: The lightweight Arch Linux based distro that runs, without root privileges, upon any Linux distro
virtual-display-linux
Posts with mentions or reviews of virtual-display-linux.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-10-28.
- Is there a way to make ubuntu 23.10 think it has a monitor connected when headless?
- How could I create a virtual monitor under Wayland ? (GNOME)
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Using xrandr to create a virtual display on Linux
For NVidia there might some custom settings.[0,1]
[0] https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/559918/how-to-add-v...
[1] https://github.com/dianariyanto/virtual-display-linux/issues...
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[Failed] Failed to start Light Display Manager.
I was tried to install this virtual display linux. I'm tired to use x11vnc to use my tablet as my second monitor.
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Stupid n00b question about multiple desktops and external displays in Pop!
I am assuming this involves repeatedly tweaking xrandr, which seems clunky at best. I found this link that I have yet to try: https://github.com/dianariyanto/virtual-display-linux
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I created Deskreen. This is a desktop app that makes any device with a web browser a second screen for your computer.
Combining with https://github.com/dianariyanto/virtual-display-linux I was able to make my windows laptop a second desktop screen to my linux desktop. Literally 5 minutes tops and it's all running smoothly. Thx!
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I want someone in r/cyberdeck to build my dream cyberdeck on commission- Please help me pick a reasonable starting bid for the bidding process (details in comment)
P.S. Looks like X may support virtual displays somehow... https://github.com/dianariyanto/virtual-display-linux
What are some alternatives?
When comparing junest and virtual-display-linux you can also consider the following projects:
TermuxArch - Experience the pleasure of the Linux command prompt in Android, Chromebook, Fire OS and Windows on smartphone, smartTV, tablet and wearable https://termuxarch.github.io/TermuxArch/
Weylus - Use your tablet as graphic tablet/touch screen on your computer.
x11docker - Run GUI applications and desktops in docker and podman containers. Focus on security.
deskreen - Deskreen turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen for your computer. ⭐️ Star to support our work!
wslu - A collection of utilities for Windows Subsystem for Linux
Horus-Eye - Just Simple Code To Play With Android Payloads (;