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Rabbit Remote Control

What Rabbit Remote Control is
Rabbit Remote Control is GPL-3.0 open-source software for remote desktops and multi-protocol device control. It supports VNC and RDP connections, plus terminal access through SSH, Telnet, and serial ports. File transfer options include FTP and SFTP, and listed tools include a player, Wake-on-LAN, screenshots, and a web browser, although availability depends on the operating system. The project lists Windows 7 SP1 and later, Unix/Linux, Android, Termux, and macOS; the author says the macOS version has not been compiled or tested. Android is marked as not supporting terminal, SSH, Telnet, serial-port, or web-browser functions. Networking includes peer-to-peer ICE, STUN, and TURN, along with SOCKS and HTTP proxies. Passwords can be encrypted before storage and kept in a credential manager or encrypted settings. Operation parameters can be shared through .rrc files or a common database.
Who it suits
It suits users needing remote desktop access, device terminals, or file transfer across supported systems. Teams can share operation parameters, but should account for operating-system feature differences and the stated macOS status.
What it does well
- VNC and RDP remote desktops
- SSH, Telnet, and serial connections
- FTP and SFTP file transfer
- Peer-to-peer and proxy networking
- Encrypted password storage options
What to know first
- macOS has not been compiled or tested
- Android lacks several terminal features
- Shared parameters are rated medium security
- Feature availability varies by operating system
Verdict
Rabbit Remote Control combines desktop access, terminal protocols, file transfer, and network tools in one cross-platform project. Check the platform feature table carefully, especially for Android and macOS, before relying on a specific function.
Facts from Rabbit Remote Control's own pages
- Collaboration
- Operation parameters can be shared through .rrc files or by using the same database. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- File transfer
- The project lists FTP and SFTP, with both marked as still in progress in its feature table. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Language
- The README lists English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese support. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The feature table marks terminal, SSH, Telnet, serial port, and web browser as unsupported on Android. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- macOS status
- The author says they do not have a Mac and have not compiled or tested the software on macOS. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Network
- The README lists peer-to-peer networking using ICE, STUN, and TURN, plus SOCKS and HTTP proxies. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Network protocols
- The project lists peer-to-peer networking using ICE, STUN, and TURN, plus SOCKS and HTTP proxies. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The feature list includes Wake on LAN, screenshots, and a web browser. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Other tools
- Listed tools include a player, Wake-on-LAN, screenshots, and a web browser; support varies by operating system. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Password security
- The manual says passwords are encrypted before being saved to files or databases and can be stored in the system credential manager or encrypted settings. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The project lists Windows 7 SP1 and later, Unix/Linux, Android, Termux, and macOS as supported operating systems. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Listed plugins include FreeRDP, RabbitVNC, TigerVNC, LibVNCServer, SSH, Telnet, serial port, FTP server, and web browser. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Rabbit Remote Control is described as open-source, cross-platform, multi-protocol remote-control software. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Rabbit Remote Control is open-source, cross-platform software for remote desktop and multi-protocol device control. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- It supports VNC and RDP remote desktop connections. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project describes security as a goal and lists SFTP and peer-to-peer networking support; it does not state a security certification on the page. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Sharing security
- The manual rates shared operation parameters as medium security and says users should ensure their file-sharing method or network database environment is secure. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support and contact
- The project directs users to GitHub issues and discussions and lists [email protected] as a contact email. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support and contribution
- The project invites contributions through GitHub issues and discussions, mailing lists, and email to [email protected]. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,Linux,macOS,Android · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- The README lists Windows 7 SP1 and later, Unix/Linux, Android, Termux, and macOS, while noting that the author has not compiled or tested the macOS version. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Terminals
- Its listed terminal options include SSH, Telnet, and serial port connections. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Where Rabbit Remote Control stands on Freedom251
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