or native GNOME RDP features for a smoother, lag-free experience. spacedesk by datronicsoft
You will see the Spacedesk authentication screen. Enter the password you set in the Spacedesk server settings. The Linux machine will now show the Windows extended desktop.
Since Spacedesk is not available, here are the best that achieve the same goal (using another device as a secondary monitor). spacedesk para linux
But here is the burning question for the open-source community:
Spacedesk does not support Linux as a primary (host) machine. While there is a high demand from the community, especially with the rise of SteamOS and Linux gaming, official development for a Linux host is not currently available. Viewer Capabilities: You can sometimes use a Linux machine as a secondary display (viewer) for a Windows host using the HTML5 web client or native GNOME RDP features for a smoother,
For a "true" second monitor experience (not just mirroring), you may need an HDMI dummy plug
vncviewer 192.168.1.10:3389
April 2026 , there is no official spacedesk driver (host) for Linux
Deskreen is an open-source Electron app designed specifically to turn any device with a web browser into a secondary screen for Linux. The Linux machine will now show the Windows extended desktop
This is the most overkill but functional method. If you absolutely need the official Spacedesk experience (touch gestures, low latency), run the Android version of Spacedesk Viewer inside an Android emulator on Linux.
For Arch: