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Remote Touchpad vs Valent: catalog facts
Remote TouchpadValent
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

Free

Free to use; source code is published on GitHub.

Linux Linux
  • No app needed on the phone, just a browser
  • Quick pairing by QR code
  • Works with the widely used KDE Connect protocol
  • Native GTK interface for GNOME-style desktops
  • Controls input only and does not show the screen
  • Phone and computer need to reach each other on the network
  • Linux desktop only
  • Needs a KDE Connect app on the other device
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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