Atuin
Focus: shell history, terminal and command line. Shares open source and github with scrcpy. Same 4.7 rating.
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Desktop App
scrcpy
Mirror and control your Android phone from your computer.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is scrcpy?
scrcpy is a free, open-source app that shows your Android phone's screen on your computer and lets you control it with your keyboard and mouse. It works over USB or Wi-Fi with low lag, needs no root or app on the phone, forwards audio, shares the clipboard both ways and lets you drag files across.
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Pros
- Type on your phone with a real keyboard
- No account, ads or app on the phone
- Free and open source
Cons
- Needs USB debugging turned on
- Android only, with no iPhone support
Who should use scrcpy
People who reply to messages, test apps or demo their phone while working at a computer.
Who may not need it
iPhone users, or anyone who rarely uses their phone at their desk.
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