synergy-core vs synergy-binaries

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synergy-core		synergy-binaries
	Project
503	Mentions	4
10,000	Stars	211
1.1%	Growth	-
7.9	Activity	0.0
3 months ago	Latest Commit	3 months ago
C++	Language
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later	License	GNU General Public License v3.0 or later

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synergy-core

Posts with mentions or reviews of synergy-core. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-27.

Hrvach/Deskhop: Fast Desktop Switching Device
20 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 27 Dec 2023

No one has mentioned ShareMouse yet? (https://www.sharemouse.com/) In my experience it has worked way better than Synergy. I switched after getting fed up with the synergy developers not responding to various multi-year old bugs that made the software unworkable for me (e.g. https://github.com/symless/synergy-core/issues/5992).
The only downside is that you have to "renew maintenance" to continue receiving updates to ShareMouse after a year. But I haven't done that yet and it still works fine for me.
Suggestions for a single input 4K KVM over IP?
1 project | /r/homelab | 8 Dec 2023
Help me create a seamless LAN with a WAP on the end of a switch
1 project | /r/HomeNetworking | 7 Dec 2023

I want to be able to do things like Synergy, Steam Link, Unified Remote, and Media Servers between any of these devices, with as little added latency as possible (especially important for steam link)
Linux VNC viewer not displaying MacOS with multiple desktops (single monitor)
2 projects | /r/linuxquestions | 3 Dec 2023

i've got several fedora linux machines running and sharing their monitors via synergy (https://symless.com/synergy) , all controlled by the keyboard/mouse on the primary synergy server.
Talon Voice in Visor?
2 projects | /r/Immersed | 23 Nov 2023

Not sure if this is what you're asking, but I've been using Synergy Pro (Windows, macOS, Linux) for years, and it works seamlessly. It lets you share your mouse and keyboard across multiple systems (with or w/o encryption), copy and paste between computers, etc.
How can I use a MacBook Air as a screen and Mac mini pro as a computer?
1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 16 Aug 2023

I've got an M2 MacBook Air
Per the Advanced... screen under Displays in System Settings, you can link to a Mac or iPad to control it a la Synergy[0]
I have not done it myself, but I do not see why you could not do it with a current-gen Mac Mini
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[0] https://symless.com/synergy
Is there such thing as a Dual Hub that let's me use the same peripherals (keyboard, mouse, usbs, headphones) between my Mac mini and PC?
1 project | /r/mac | 12 Jul 2023

I previously used a software solution to do the same thing and it was actually really good, better even. It might have been this software but I have to check to be sure - https://symless.com/synergy - as I’m not at my laptop right now.
$1500 WFH expense -- essential OE devices?
1 project | /r/overemployed | 10 Jul 2023
Best KVM (or similar solution) for two MacBook Pros (2015 and 2021)?
1 project | /r/macbook | 5 Jul 2023
Looking for a convenient and cheap setup to juggle work and private PC
1 project | /r/buildapc | 2 Jul 2023

synergy-binaries

Posts with mentions or reviews of synergy-binaries. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-01.

MacBook and windows laptop - setup
2 projects | /r/mac | 1 Jul 2023

I use Synergy RC 1.9 at https://github.com/amankhoza/synergy-binaries and I just download the kit and run it. I've been using Synergy since around 2009 for using multiple Macs or mixed Mac and Windows desktops.
M1 macbook Air - Universal control missing
1 project | /r/mac | 9 Aug 2022
M1 Mac Mini + Older Mac book pro
1 project | /r/mac | 17 Apr 2022
Old iMac (27" - late 2015) - Can't Use as Second Monitor --- What Can I Do With It?
2 projects | /r/mac | 15 Aug 2021

You can get an older version that's free. I use this one: https://github.com/amankhoza/synergy-binaries

What are some alternatives?

When comparing synergy-core and synergy-binaries you can also consider the following projects:

barrier - Open-source KVM software

aseprite - Animated sprite editor & pixel art tool (Windows, macOS, Linux)

MonitorControl - 🖥 Control your display's brightness & volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. Use Apple Keyboard keys or custom shortcuts. Shows the native macOS OSDs.

arewewaylandyet - Sources for https://arewewaylandyet.com

deskreen - Deskreen turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen for your computer. ⭐️ Star to support our work!

RTD2662 - source code for RTD2662

iTerm2 - iTerm2 is a terminal emulator for Mac OS X that does amazing things.

Rectangle - Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts and snap areas

notable - The Markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck.

iSynergyClient - A Synergy client for iOS

asuswrt-merlin.ng - Third party firmware for Asus routers (newer codebase)