A fast, modern Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client built with Electron, React, and TailwindCSS. Manage multiple PC connections with encrypted credential storage, independently pinnable windows, and full video/audio support.
Publisher’s description
What is RDPea?
RDPea is an open-source remote desktop program for Windows from bluewhackadoo. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on April 26, 2026. 2 versions are listed since April 24, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 11 times. The source code on GitHub (bluewhackadoo/RDPea) has 1 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “Lightweight RDP Remote Desktop Client for 🪟Windows, 🍏Mac and 🐧Linux”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: RDPea is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RDPea 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:
E8259C8F566545CAFC7CF51A6F0B5139774423D10043DBF7CB397AAA05F93026· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | April 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.10 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id bluewhackadoo.RDPea -echoco install rdpea -yRDPea-Setup-1.1.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- bluewhackadoo
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bluewhackadoo/RDPea
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- April 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- bluewhackadoo.RDPea
- Chocolatey package
- rdpea
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RDPea free?
Yes. RDPea is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is RDPea 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 RDPea 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 RDPea be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RDPea run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of RDPea?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2026.
Can I use RDPea without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to RDPea?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
