Deskflow
Deskflow is a keyboard and mouse sharing app that lets you control multiple nearby computers from one Mac, PC, or Linux system.
What is Deskflow?
Deskflow is a desktop utility for sharing one keyboard, mouse, or trackpad across multiple nearby computers. It is designed for people who work with more than one machine at a desk and want to move between them as if they were using a single setup. Users commonly use it to control a Mac alongside Windows or Linux systems without swapping hardware or reaching for a second input device. Deskflow supports cross-platform workflows, clipboard sharing, and encrypted connections for normal day-to-day use across trusted devices on the same network. It fits developers, home offices, lab setups, and multitasking workspaces where quick control of several computers is more convenient than using a physical KVM switch.
Key features
- Control multiple computers with one keyboard, mouse, or trackpad
- Move the pointer seamlessly from one screen to another
- Share clipboard content between connected computers
- Work across macOS, Windows, and Linux systems
- Use encrypted connections between devices
- Choose server and client roles for different computers
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Deskflow is a legitimate input-sharing utility, but it typically needs accessibility and input-related permissions to control another computer from your Mac. That access is normal for this kind of app, yet it also means you should install it only if you intend to use multi-computer control and only connect to devices you trust on your network. If you remove it, the main effect is that keyboard, mouse, and clipboard sharing between your computers will stop until you reinstall or reconfigure another tool.
Recommendation: Keep Deskflow if you use one keyboard and mouse with multiple computers or want a software alternative to a hardware KVM setup. If you no longer use cross-device control, you can remove it to simplify your Mac, knowing that shared input and clipboard features between machines will stop.
Common paths
/Applications/Deskflow.app
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