Ws-scrcpy May 2026

Introduction to scrcpy

server 
    listen 80;
    server_name myphone.example.com;

ws-scrcpy is a web-based client for scrcpy, allowing you to mirror and control Android devices directly through a web browser using WebSockets. This is particularly useful for remote access without installing a native client on every computer. Key Features ws-scrcpy

: Mirror your screen and use touch events, keyboard input, and mouse/touchpad scrolling without a dedicated desktop client. Multiple Players : Supports several video decoders including (for Chrome/Chromium), File Management Open Command Prompt or Terminal

ws-scrcpy is a web-based prototype of the popular scrcpy tool, designed to mirror and control Android devices directly within a web browser. While the original scrcpy is a desktop application, ws-scrcpy leverages WebSockets to bridge the gap between a remote device and a browser-based UI. Technical Architecture Run the server: ws-scrcpy

  1. Open Command Prompt or Terminal.
  2. Install WS-SCRCPY globally:
    npm install -g ws-scrcpy
    
  3. Run the server:
    ws-scrcpy
    
  4. Open your browser to http://localhost:8000

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