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Neko

Neko is a self-hosted virtual browser that streams a remote desktop to web users, giving homelab operators a simple shared browsing environment.

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Neko is a self-hosted virtual browser that streams a remote desktop to web users, giving homelab operators a simple shared browsing environment.

Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid (not listed)
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox
  • Helm (not listed)
  • Mac (not listed)
  • Windows (not listed)
  • Linux (not listed)

Health score?A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). When the source code has been checked, a fifth factor, security check (20%: automated scan for committed secrets, unsafe desktop-app settings, known-vulnerable dependencies and project hygiene; any serious finding caps it at 20), is added. Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

38/100 Low

Maintained
69last commit 66 days ago
Popular
00 GitHub stars
Easy to install
251 install platform, install notes
Light to run
No data

Based on 3 of 4 factors.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today

GitHub stars
0
Open issues
0
Last commit
2026-08-17
License
AGPL-3.0
Activity
stale

Checked yesterday - source: GitHub (NekoAiDev/neko-github-app)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

First-install notes

  • Set admin and user passwords Before starting Neko, change the default admin_password and user_password values in the config file (these are the web logins for Neko), because leaving them as “admin” and “neko” means anyone who can reach the app may be able to control your desktop. source
  • Choose a screen size for sessions Set the desktop screen value to a resolution and frame rate your monitor supports, such as 1920x1080@60 (1920 pixels wide, 1080 tall, 60 frames per second), because Neko uses that as the remote desktop size and a bad match can make it blurry or hard to use. source
  • Keep the config file safe Save Neko’s config file, such as config.toml or config.json, in a known place and back it up, because it holds passwords, screen settings, and connection options that decide whether the app starts and how remote users connect. source

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Checked today - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

How much latency can I expect when streaming with Neko?

Neko uses WebRTC for near real-time streaming. It is described as having less than 300 ms latency with synchronized audio.

Can multiple people control the same Neko session?

Yes, multiple participants in a room can share control. The host can give control to others or deny it.

Is the Neko cryptocurrency token announcement official?

No, the official warning says those claims are fraudulent and not affiliated with the Neko project. The project says it has no X account and is not involved in crypto tokens.

What should I check if Neko shows a black screen with a cursor?

Check the troubleshooting guide, which lists this as a frequent error for Chromium-based browsers. It also covers related issues like no internet in the remote browser and persistent-profile startup failures.

Are there community installation scripts for Neko rooms?

Yes, community-contributed installation scripts and guides are available for installing neko-rooms on various Linux distributions. They are maintained by the community and support different Linux distributions.

Answers sourced from github.com, neko.m1k1o.net, neko.m1k1o.net

Community

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