A client that allows devices on the LAN to control computers via web pages
Publisher’s description
What is LANService?
LANService by mscststs is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mscststs/LANService) has 2 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “一个客户端，使局域网内的设备可以通过网页控制计算机”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: LANService is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LANService safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8BC96BBAD8E8C31807A18657A02F61D1C1015964A7D061291AA9CDE0BEF70159· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.5Latest | March 21, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mscststs.LANService -eLANService.Setup.1.0.5.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- mscststs
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mscststs/LANService
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Released
- March 21, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- November 9, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mscststs.LANService
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LANService free?
Yes. LANService is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is LANService safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install LANService with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can LANService be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LANService run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to LANService?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
