Deskflow Integration

Deskflow Android Client: Share Mouse and Keyboard to Android

Connect your Android phone or tablet to your Deskflow setup. Input Leaf is the open-source Android endpoint for Deskflow mouse and keyboard sharing over Wi-Fi/LAN.

5 min readUpdated 2026-09-05Apache 2.0 Open Source

Mouse and Keyboard Sharing with Deskflow on Android

Deskflow is a modern, high-performance software KVM application designed for multi-computer setups. With Input Leaf, you can extend your Deskflow workspace to include any Android smartphone, tablet, or foldable screen.

Instead of reaching over to tap your phone screen or waiting for slow Bluetooth multi-device switchers, your desktop cursor flows naturally onto your Android device. Type WhatsApp messages, manage notes, or test mobile apps directly using your full-sized mechanical keyboard and precision mouse.

PC Server

Deskflow Workstation

Windows • macOS • Linux

Mouse & Keyboard CapturePort 24800
Local LAN / Wi-FiTLS TOFU EncryptedSub-5ms Latency
Input Leaf
Android Client

Input Leaf

Android 8.0 through Android 15+

Overlay Cursor EngineShizuku & Accessibility

Visual Deskflow Screen Configuration

In Deskflow's server window, drag a new screen to position your Android device next to your PC monitor:

Server Screen Configuration Matrix
deskflow-hostHost PC (Server)
Port 24800 (TCP)
Screen Boundary
input-leafAndroid (Client)
Input Leaf Active

Setup Note: The screen name in your PC grid (input-leaf) must match the client name in the Input Leaf Android app exactly.

Connecting to Deskflow

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Connection Flow

Pairing Input Leaf with Deskflow

Seamless LAN

Connecting Input Leaf to a Deskflow server is fast and straightforward:

  1. Launch Deskflow on your primary computer in Server mode.
  2. Add a screen named input-leaf in the Deskflow grid layout.
  3. Open Input Leaf on Android and tap your Deskflow server from the discovered list.
  4. Move your cursor off the designated screen edge to transfer control to Android!
Deskflow connection state in Input Leaf
Input Leaf connected to Deskflow over local Wi-Fi.

Common Questions

Deskflow on Android FAQ

Deskflow is an active, modern open-source software KVM project derived from Synergy and Barrier. It allows seamless mouse and keyboard sharing across Windows, macOS, and Linux computers over local network connections.
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Control Android with your PC mouse & keyboard

Input Leaf is 100% free, open-source, and runs on your local Wi-Fi network without cloud servers or root access.