v-vnc: High-Performance HTML5 Web-Based VNC Relay

🔍 Why Web-based VNC?

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Traditional VNC remote control requires a dedicated Viewer application. However, this often becomes a bottleneck in several scenarios:

1. Cross-Platform Hassles: It’s frustrating to find and configure a reliable VNC client when you just need to quickly check your Windows desktop from Linux, macOS, or a mobile device.
2. Restricted Environments: On public terminals, library computers, or locked-down corporate workstations, you are often prohibited from installing third-party software.
3. Deployment Friction: Providing remote support to multiple users becomes a burden if every user has to manually set up a native Viewer.

v-vnc transforms the complex VNC protocol into standard WebSocket and HTML5 traffic, making your browser the only remote control tool you’ll ever need.

🌟 Core Features

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• 📦 Single Binary Architecture: Developed in Rust with all noVNC static assets (HTML/JS/CSS) embedded. No Python or Node.js runtime required—just unzip and run.
• 🚀 Auto-Config & Connect: Automatically generates config.toml on the first run. Supports auto-opening the browser and credential injection for a seamless “One-Click to Desktop” experience.
• ⚡ High-Performance Relay: Built on a modern asynchronous engine (Tokio) for low-latency WebSocket-to-TCP bridging, ensuring smooth mouse and keyboard responsiveness.
• 🌍 I18n Ready: Native support for English and Chinese. It automatically detects your system language to adjust logs and configuration comments.
• 🔒 Privacy-First: No cloud accounts or third-party servers involved. All data stays within your local network or your own encrypted tunnels.

💻 Environment & Setup

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• Supported OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit).
• Target Requirement: Any standard VNC Server (e.g., UltraVNC, TightVNC, or RealVNC) running on the host.
• Zero Dependencies: No browser plugins or extensions needed. Works perfectly on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
• Default Port: Listens on port 6080 (Web) and relays to port 5900 (VNC) by default.

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💡 Typical Use Cases

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• Mobile IT Maintenance: Use your iPad or Android tablet’s browser to perform quick server reboots or log checks.
• Global Access with NAT Traversal: Combine v-vnc with tools like frp or Cloudflare Tunnel to access your home PC from any browser worldwide.
• Zero-Installation Support: Instead of asking a client to download a Viewer, give them a temporary web URL to demonstrate or troubleshoot issues in real-time.