rustdesk

by rustdesk

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About

RustDesk is an open-source, self-hosted remote desktop application that provides secure and easy-to-use remote access as an alternative to TeamViewer.

An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer.

Primary Use Case

RustDesk enables users to remotely access and control endpoints securely without relying on third-party servers, making it ideal for IT administrators, support technicians, and privacy-conscious individuals. It is particularly useful for organizations wanting full control over their remote access infrastructure by self-hosting their own rendezvous and relay servers.

Key Features

Open-source remote desktop software written in Rust
Supports self-hosting of rendezvous and relay servers for full data control
Works out of the box with no configuration required
Cross-platform desktop clients using Flutter or Sciter GUI
Provides endpoint protection and authentication systems
Includes incident response capabilities
Multiple language support for UI and documentation
Offers official binary downloads and nightly builds

Installation

Download Sciter dynamic library for your platform: Windows, Linux, or macOS
Prepare your Rust development environment
Clone the repository from https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk
Follow the raw build steps provided in the README (not fully detailed here)
Optionally, use Docker to build the application as per instructions
Refer to CI workflows for building the Flutter version
Download pre-built binaries from the releases page if preferred
Install RustDesk from Flathub or F-Droid for Linux and Android respectively

Usage

>_ Use the provided rendezvous/relay server or set up your own

Allows users to connect securely through either RustDesk’s public servers or their self-hosted servers

>_ Refer to CONTRIBUTING.md

Guides contributors on how to participate in development

>_ Download binaries from https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases

Provides ready-to-use executables for various platforms

>_ Build with Docker as per README instructions

Enables containerized builds for easier deployment

Security Frameworks

Initial Access

Execution

Persistence

Lateral Movement

Command and Control

Usage Insights

RustDesk's self-hosting capability allows red teams to control the entire infrastructure, bypassing security measures reliant on third-party services.
Blue teams can leverage RustDesk to quickly access and remediate compromised systems during incident response.
For purple teaming, RustDesk can simulate real-world attacks by establishing persistent remote access, allowing defenders to practice detection and response procedures.
Integrate RustDesk logs with a SIEM for enhanced visibility and alerting on suspicious remote access activity.
Use RustDesk to deploy and manage security tools or updates remotely across a network during incident response or recovery.