A powerful, free VNC server alternative with curtain mode support for macOS. 1

Optimized for exceptional performance on both
Apple Silicon and Intel processors.

Built with robust security for a safe and reliable connection. 2

We respect your privacy and do not collect any user data. 3

Installation

Download Xanyd from GitHub: Latest Release

Or via brew

      brew tap XanyApp/xanyd https://github.com/XanyApp/xanyd
      brew install --cask xanyd

Screen shots

Setup

Move Xanyd to Applications folder
Open System Preferences > Privacy & Security

Go to 'Screen & System Audio Recording', drag Xanyd to the 'Screen & System Audio Recording'

Go to 'Accessibility', drag Xanyd to the 'Allow the applications below to control your computer'

Support

Report bugs or Request features at Github

Release Log

v1.6.1

- Fixed app crashes.
- Added show logs.

Aug 21, 2025

v1.6.0

Added support IPv6.

Aug 16, 2025

v1.5.4

Added support paste text to the client.

Jul 17, 2025

v1.5.3

Fix app crashes when selecting the "VNC Server" tab.

Jul 10, 2025

v1.5.2

UI Touch-Up.

Jun 27, 2025

v1.5.1

Fix status icon disappeared in the Menu Bar.

Mar 11, 2025

v1.5

Support LPCM audio streaming and monitor hot-plug.

Mar 04, 2025

v1.4

Show the required permissions in the app's preferences. If they have not been granted, show a prompt to request permission.

Jan 12, 2025

v1.3

App support H.264 video streaming and support check for updates.

Jan 05, 2025

v1.2

Add support copying text from client.

Dec 27, 2024

v1.1

Fix app not responding.

Nov 07, 2024

v1.0

Initial release.

Sep 13, 2024