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Persistent remote applications for X11; screen sharing for X11, MacOS and MSWindows.

Python ◇ network-access GPL-2.0
★3KSTARS
⑂239FORKS
!152ISSUES
🏆#2,614GLOBAL RANK
🔥8DAYS TRENDING
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Forks gained+1+5+12

xpra gained 75 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 501 stars a year. It ranks #374 among Python repositories and #2,614 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

xpra is an open-source project written in Python: Persistent remote applications for X11; screen sharing for X11, MacOS and MSWindows.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in network-access, remote-app, remote-desktop. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ pip install xpra

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

xpra coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed xpra into Python backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install xpra using your package manager: `pip install xpra`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for xpra.

3

Import xpra into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `xpra --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2,991 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 license.
Built in Python for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Python and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does xpra do? +

Persistent remote applications for X11; screen sharing for X11, MacOS and MSWindows.

What language is xpra written in? +

The primary language is Python. Topics include: network-access, remote-app, remote-desktop.

Is xpra actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 152 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does xpra have? +

xpra has 3,005 stars and 239 forks on GitHub.

How does xpra rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 3,005 stars, Xpra-org/xpra is ranked #2,614 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #374 among Python projects.

What license is xpra distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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