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PCLink Server

The secure backbone for your personal PC remote control ecosystem.

License: AGPL v3 Platform Python Play Store

PCLink is a modern, web-first server designed for secure remote PC management. Featuring a high-performance FastAPI backend, a responsive Web UI, and an extensible plugin system.

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Quick Start

1. Install

Choose your platform to install the PCLink server:

  • Linux (Automated):
    bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BYTEDz/PCLink/main/install.sh)
    
  • Windows: Download the .exe installer.
  • Arch Linux: Available on the AUR (maintained by Mark Wagie). Install with yay -S pclink.
  • Manual: Grab the .deb or .rpm packages from the releases page.

2. Launch

Start the PCLink server on your machine:

pclink

3. Pair & Connect

  1. Open https://localhost:38080/ui/ in your desktop browser.
  2. Open the PCLink Mobile App.
  3. Scan the QR code displayed on your Web UI and approve the connection.

[!NOTE] New to PCLink? Check out the comprehensive Getting Started Guide.

[!IMPORTANT] Antivirus Notice: PCLink integrates deeply with your system (remote input, screen capture, terminal access). This can occasionally trigger False Positive alerts (e.g., Wacatac.B!ml) from Windows Defender. Every release is verified via VirusTotal. This project is 100% Open Source and transparent.


Key Features

  • Web-First Management – Configure your server and manage paired devices entirely from your browser.
  • Zero-Trust Security – Mandatory HTTPS, manual device approval, and cryptographically secure sessions.
  • Peripheral Sync – Seamlessly control your remote keyboard, mouse, system volume, and media playback.
  • Remote Explorer – Full-featured remote file browser and system process manager.
  • Integrated Shell – WebSocket-powered terminal access for remote CLI management.
  • Extensible Architecture – Add capabilities via the built-in Extension System.

Documentation Hub

Whether you're a user or a developer, we have you covered in our Project Wiki.

User Guides Development Reference
Getting Started Build from Source API Endpoints
Web UI Guide Extension SDK Security Model
Troubleshooting Contributing Quick Commands

The Ecosystem & Activity

Join the wider PCLink ecosystem:

GitHub Release Date GitHub Last Commit GitHub Issues

PCLink Stars


Support & Maintainers

Azhar Zouhir

Azhar Zouhir Creator & Lead Developer Building the next generation of PC remote management.

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For a detailed explanation of source distributions (sdists) and built distributions (wheels), please see the package formats documentation.

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