Wormhole is a remote access app for Mac. Instead of showing you the whole desktop of another Mac, it opens just the window you need as a window of its own. You can use the apps on a Mac mini or Mac Studio from your MacBook, or share the whole screen when you want to. Your Macs connect directly to each other, so there is no account and no server in the middle. Wormhole is free for one remote window at a time, and a one-time payment unlocks more. It is made by Dmytro Virych.

Key Features

• One Window at a Time: Press Control Option Command Space to see a list of windows on your other Macs. Pick one, and it opens on your Mac with its own Dock icon. Whole screen is in the same list.
• Sharp and Colored: Windows show at full Retina resolution, with a colored ring and the Mac's name in the title, so you always know which Mac you are typing into.
• Work Like Normal: Click, scroll, and type in the window, and use your keyboard shortcuts. Resizing your copy resizes the real window, and Command Q only quits on your own Mac.
• Shared Clipboard: Text, images, and files you copy on one Mac paste on the other. Copies from password managers never leave the Mac they were made on.
• Drop Files on a Window: Drag files onto a remote window to copy them to that Mac.
• Open Apps That Are Not Running: Search for an app on your other Mac, and it opens there and shows up here.
• Direct and Encrypted: Your Macs find each other on your network and connect directly. You pair them once with a six-digit code, and every frame is encrypted from then on.
• Across Networks: If the Macs are not on the same network, add the other one by IP address or hostname, for example over Tailscale.
• Keeps Working: A window reconnects by itself after sleep or a Wi-Fi drop, and windows reopen after a restart. You can also wake a sleeping Mac from the menu bar.
• Private by Default: Password managers, hidden windows, and untitled windows are never listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Wormhole free?

Partly. Wormhole is free for one remote window at a time, with no time limit, no account, and no card. A one-time payment unlocks any number of windows on up to 3 Macs, with no subscription, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The price goes up as more licenses sell, so check the website for the current price. Sharing windows from a Mac is always free.

What macOS version does Wormhole need?

Wormhole needs macOS 14 or later. You install it on both Macs.

How do I set it up?

Install Wormhole on both Macs and turn on sharing on the one you want to reach. Then pair the two by confirming the same six-digit code on both screens. After that, pick a window from the other Mac's list and it opens on your Mac.

How is it different from Mac Screen Sharing?

Screen Sharing shows the other Mac's whole screen as one scaled picture inside a window. Wormhole opens only the window you pick, at full resolution, with its own Dock icon. When you want everything, Whole screen is in the same list.

Does it need an account or a server?

No. Your Macs connect to each other directly, and no server from Wormhole ever sees your screen or your keystrokes.

Can I change the shortcut?

Yes. The window picker opens with Control Option Command Space by default, and you can choose a different shortcut in Settings.