AnyDeskApp

A simple Python-based remote desktop application inspired by AnyDesk. This project allows you to remotely view and control another machine's desktop over a secure WebSocket connection, using OpenCV for video streaming and pyautogui for remote control.

Features

• Remote desktop video streaming (JPEG over WebSocket)
• Mouse and keyboard control of the remote machine
• Simple Tkinter-based launcher GUI for both client and server roles
• Encrypted communication using self-signed SSL certificates

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7+
• pip
• OpenSSL (for generating self-signed certificates)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/DivSlayer/AnyDeskApp.git
   cd AnyDeskApp

2. Install dependencies:

   py -m venv venv
   #windows
   cd venv/scripts && activate && cd ../..
   #ubuntu
   cd venv/bin && source activate && cd ../..
   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Generate SSL certificates: The server requires cert.pem and key.pem in the project directory. You can generate them using either OpenSSL or mkcert:

   Option 1: OpenSSL

   openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -nodes -out cert.pem -keyout key.pem -days 365

   Follow the prompts to fill in certificate details.

   Option 2: mkcert mkcert is a simple tool for making locally-trusted development certificates. It is easier and avoids browser warnings for local development.

   1. Install mkcert (see mkcert installation instructions)
   2. Run the following commands in your project directory:

      mkcert -install
      mkcert -key-file key.pem -cert-file cert.pem 127.0.0.1 ::1 localhost

      • This will generate cert.pem and key.pem valid for localhost and 127.0.0.1.
      • If you want to use a different IP (e.g., your LAN IP), add it to the command:

        mkcert -key-file key.pem -cert-file cert.pem 127.0.0.1 ::1 localhost <your-ip>

      • You can check your local IP in the GUI or with ipconfig/ifconfig.

Usage

1. Launch the GUI

Run the launcher:

python gui.py

2. Start as Server (Remote Machine)

• Select "Be Remote Machine" in the GUI.
• Optionally override the detected local IP and set the port (default: 8765).
• Click "Start Server". The server will start in the background.

3. Start as Client (Viewer)

• Select "Connect to Remote" in the GUI.
• Enter the server's IP and port.
• Click "Connect". A new window will open showing the remote desktop. Mouse and keyboard events will be sent to the remote machine.

4. Exiting

• To disconnect, close the viewer window or use the GUI's disconnect option.
• To stop the server, close the terminal or kill the process.

File Overview

• gui.py — Tkinter-based launcher for both client and server roles
• viewer.py — Client: connects to remote server, displays video, sends control events
• remote_machine.py — Server: streams desktop, receives and executes control events
• requirements.txt — Python dependencies

Notes

• Security: This is a demo project. For real-world use, improve authentication and certificate handling.
• Platform: Tested on Windows. Some features (e.g., pyautogui, mss) may require additional setup on other OSes.
• Firewall: Ensure the chosen port is open on both client and server machines.

Troubleshooting

• If you see SSL errors, ensure cert.pem and key.pem are present and valid.
• If the video window does not appear, check that the server is running and reachable.
• For issues with mouse/keyboard control, ensure the remote machine allows control and that pyautogui is installed.

License

See LICENSE.