This is a simple client-server application that allows the client to send X11 events (mouse movements, button presses, key presses) to the server machine.
- Linux operating system
- C++ compiler (e.g., g++)
- X11 development libraries (Linux)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libx11-dev libxext-dev libxtst-dev libxt-dev
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url>
- Change to the project directory:
cd <repo_directory>
- Compile the server code:
g++ -o server server.cpp -lX11 -lXtst -lpthread
- Compile the client code:
g++ -o client client.cpp -lX11
- Run the server:
./server
- The server will start listening for client connections on the announced IP and Port (e.g., 127.0.0.1:8888). Make a note of the server IP address and port.
- Run the client:
./client
The client will prompt you to enter the server IP address and Port. Press enter to use the default settings.
- Control the server machine:
- Move the mouse: The client will send the mouse movement events to the server, which will mimic the mouse movement on the server machine.
- Press/release mouse buttons: The client will send the button press/release events to the server.
- Press/release keyboard keys: The client will send the key press/release events to the server.
- Press the
Esckey on the client machine to close the connection and exit the client program.
- Make sure you have the necessary permissions to run the server and client programs.
- If your client machine is not in the same network as your server machine, then you need to establish a VPN connection first.
- If you encounter any issues related to X11 libraries or missing headers, make sure you have the X11 development libraries installed on your system.