winpodx: Open-source tool runs Windows apps as native Linux windows with FreeRDP RemoteApp
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Summary
winpodx is a beta-stage open-source tool (v0.3.0) that lets Linux users run Windows applications as native Linux windows using FreeRDP RemoteApp and dockur/windows. It provides real icons, WM_CLASS support, pin-to-taskbar functionality, and zero configuration. The latest update introduces a redesigned host-to-guest pipeline with a bearer-authed HTTP agent as the default command channel, eliminates PowerShell window flashing on app launches, and adds new CLI and GUI health monitoring features.
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· 5 pulledClick an app. Word opens. That's it.
Native Linux windows for every Windows app — real icons, real WM_CLASS, pin-to-taskbar.
FreeRDP RemoteApp + dockur/windows. Zero config.
winpodx is in active development (v0.3.0).
App launches no longer flash a PowerShell window.
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