Desktop Integration
Input Leap Android Client
Companion client for Input Leap v3.0.2+. Move your cursor between Windows, macOS, or Linux and Android effortlessly.
Input Leap Guide →Open-Source Software KVM for Android
Input Leaf
Your PC mouse and keyboard, on Android.
Move your cursor past the physical edge of your desktop screen: it seamlessly continues on your phone or tablet over local Wi-Fi. Free, open source, and zero root required.
Dedicated Documentation
Explore Guides & Ecosystem Setups
Whether configuring Input Leap on Windows, connecting to Deskflow on Linux, or setting up wireless Shizuku on Android 15, explore our focused walkthroughs:
Modern Software KVM
Deskflow Android Client
Native Android endpoint for Deskflow setups. Clean configuration, low-latency pointer translation, and instant reconnect.
Deskflow Guide →Productivity Boost
Control Phone with PC Keyboard
Type WhatsApp messages, notes, and emails directly on your phone using your computer mechanical keyboard and mouse.
Productivity Guide →Zero Latency Engine
Shizuku Rootless Injection
Inject system-level HID events via Android wireless debugging. Unlocks native Alt+Tab, Meta keys, and middle mouse click.
Shizuku Setup Guide →Architecture Comparison
Software KVM vs Mirroring
Compare zero-latency direct KVM against battery-draining screen mirroring like scrcpy or clunky Bluetooth multi-pairing.
Compare Solutions →Support & Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Guide
Step-by-step solutions for port 24800 firewall blocks, cursor lag, mobile hotspot pairing, and OEM battery sleep exceptions.
Troubleshooting Solutions →Interactive Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Visual Setup
Input Leaf connects your Android device as an additional physical screen next to your desktop. Follow these 3 visual steps to get your mouse and keyboard gliding across screens in minutes.
01Desktop Server SetupInput Leap / Deskflow
Configure Screen Matrix Layout
Open Input Leap or Deskflow on your PC in Server Mode and click Configure Server... to edit your virtual screen grid.
- Drag a new screen icon from the top tray into the grid.
- Position it where your phone or tablet is physically located on your desk (for example, to the right of your primary PC monitor).
- Double click the new screen icon and set its Screen name to
input-leaf(or match the client name in the Android app). - Click OK, then click Apply or Start.
desktop-pcHost PC (Server)
Port 24800 (TCP)Screen Boundary
input-leafAndroid (Client)
Input Leaf ActiveSetup Note: The screen name in your PC grid (input-leaf) must match the client name in the Input Leaf Android app exactly.
02Android App SetupNo Root Required
Authorize System Input & Overlay
Install the APK on your Android phone and complete the guided permission wizard for seamless cursor rendering and key event injection.
- Install the latest Input Leaf APK from our release downloads.
- Choose your injection method: Shizuku (recommended for ultra-low latency and full Alt+Tab shortcuts) or Accessibility.
- Grant Display over other apps so the smooth leaf cursor renders above your phone applications.
- Enable Allow background activity in App Info so your phone does not terminate the connection.
03Connect & ControlLocal Wi-Fi Network
Connect & Glide Past the Screen Boundary
With both devices on the same Wi-Fi subnet, connect with one tap and start navigating across screens with your computer mouse and keyboard.
- Input Leaf automatically scans your local network and discovers your PC host.
- Tap your computer name in the list (or enter its LAN IP address manually).
- Trust the TLS fingerprint on your first connection (Trust On First Use).
- Push your computer mouse past the configured screen edge: control seamlessly transitions to Android!
Comprehensive Documentation
Need the Complete 5-Step Guide with Firewall Rules and FAQ?
Visit our dedicated setup documentation covering port 24800 configuration, mobile hotspot pairing, multi-monitor geometry, and OEM battery sleep exceptions.
Visual Experience
See It Live on Your Desk
Move your cursor effortlessly between your primary computer display and your phone. No cables, no video compression lag, and zero root required.
Video & Screenshot Integration Slot
Want to showcase your personal multi-monitor desk setup or screen recording? Drop an MP4 or WebM video into public/videos/demo.mp4 or add device screenshots into public/screens/ to stream live playback right here.
Demo
Cursor crosses the edge
Input Leaf relies on Input Leap on your PC. Same Wi‑Fi: move past the screen edge and control continues on Android.
ServerLayout · Android screen on the right
Input LeafListening on Wi‑FiLinked to PC- 01Start Input Leap and add your Android screen.
- 02Connect Input Leaf over your local network.
- 03Slide past the desktop edge: the leaf cursor follows.
No root
Two ways in
Pick performance or pure plug-and-play. Both keep your device unrooted.
Recommended
Shizuku
System-level mouse and keyboard injection with the lowest latency. Hardware-style shortcuts like Alt+Tab and Meta+D work natively.
- Lowest latency
- Full system shortcuts
- One-time Wireless Debugging / ADB setup
- India tip: hide Shizuku + Input Leaf if UPI apps complain
No extra apps
Accessibility + keyboard
Enable Input Leaf in Accessibility and select the Input Leaf keyboard. Works on stock Android with honest tradeoffs.
- Zero companion apps
- Touch-emulated mouse feel
- No Alt+Tab / Meta hardware chords
- India tip: many UPI apps (Paytm, PhonePe, BHIM) block payments while Accessibility is on
Inside the app
See it in hand
Real screenshots from the phone. Tap a thumbnail or use the arrows: the label below stays put while the carousel moves.
SplashBrand-first launch.
India · UPI tip
Why hide the app
Input Leaf (and Shizuku) are sideloaded, not Play Store-signed. On many Indian phones, Paytm, PhonePe, BHIM and similar UPI apps treat that as suspicious and block or warn about payments.
The problem
Sideloaded Input Leaf / Shizuku aren’t Play Store-signed. Paytm, PhonePe, BHIM and similar UPI apps often mark them suspicious.
Accessibility tradeoff
Accessibility mode has another catch: while Input Leaf’s Accessibility service is on, several UPI apps refuse payments entirely. Turning Accessibility off to pay means losing input until you turn it back on.
The fix
Use your phone’s built-in Hide apps / App locker so Input Leaf (and Shizuku, if you use it) disappear from the launcher and look less “unsigned side-load” to banking apps without uninstalling. This tip is especially relevant for Indian UPI users.
Shizuku users: hide both Input Leaf and Shizuku. Accessibility-only users: hide Input Leaf; you may still need to toggle Accessibility when a UPI app complains.
Hide path by phone skin
Native hide is not on every device. Pick your brand: paths vary by OS version.
OnePlus OxygenOS
Native hideSettings → Privacy → Hide apps / App locker (wording varies by version).
Same BBK family patterns as ColorOS: check your OxygenOS build.
If your skin isn’t listed, search Settings for “Hide apps” or “App locker.” Hiding is optional: only needed if banking/UPI apps flag sideloaded tools.
Craft
Built for daily use
Quiet reliability so edge-crossing feels inevitable, not fragile.
Server discovery
Scan your LAN for Input Leap hosts, or connect by IP in one tap.
Favorites
Pin the machines you use every day for one-tap reconnect.
Auto-reconnect
Network blips recover with exponential backoff so sessions stay alive.
TLS trust-on-first-use
Certificate pinning keeps the Input Leap link intentional and encrypted.
Guided setup
A built-in wizard walks through permissions and input methods.