{"name":"Weylus: Transform Your Tablet into a Graphic Tablet/Touch Screen","description":"Weylus is an open-source project written in Rust that allows you to use your tablet or smartphone as a graphic tablet or touch screen for your computer. It provides features like mouse control, screen mirroring, and keyboard input, with enhanced capabilities for Linux users including stylus pressure and multi-touch support. This versatile tool offers a cost-effective way to expand your digital workspace and creativity.","github":"https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus","url":"https://osrepos.com/repo/h-m-h-weylus","source":"osrepos.com","sourceDescription":"This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform.","repositoryProfile":"https://osrepos.com/repo/h-m-h-weylus","generatedFor":"open source discovery and AI-assisted research","markdown":"https://osrepos.com/repo/h-m-h-weylus.md","json":"https://osrepos.com/repo/h-m-h-weylus.json","topics":["Rust","Tablet","Graphic Tablet","Touch Screen","Screen Mirroring","Remote Desktop","Linux","Open Source"],"keywords":["Rust","Tablet","Graphic Tablet","Touch Screen","Screen Mirroring","Remote Desktop","Linux","Open Source"],"stars":null,"summary":"Weylus is an open-source project written in Rust that allows you to use your tablet or smartphone as a graphic tablet or touch screen for your computer. It provides features like mouse control, screen mirroring, and keyboard input, with enhanced capabilities for Linux users including stylus pressure and multi-touch support. This versatile tool offers a cost-effective way to expand your digital workspace and creativity.","content":"## Introduction\n\nWeylus is a powerful open-source application that bridges the gap between your tablet or smartphone and your computer, effectively turning your mobile device into a versatile graphic tablet or touch screen. Developed in Rust, Weylus offers a seamless experience for artists, designers, and anyone looking to extend their desktop functionality. It supports various operating systems, with a particularly rich feature set on Linux, including advanced stylus and multi-touch capabilities.\n\n## Installation\n\nGetting started with Weylus is straightforward. You can download the latest release for your operating system directly from the official [releases page](https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus/releases \"Weylus Releases\" target=\"_blank\"). No special apps are required on your tablet, just a modern web browser (Firefox 80+, iOS/iPadOS 13+).\n\nFor Linux users, it's crucial to follow specific instructions to enable `uinput` for full stylus and multi-touch support. This involves making `/dev/uinput` writable by Weylus, typically by adding your user to the `uinput` group and applying a `udev` rule. AUR packages are also available for Arch Linux users:\n\n*   From source: [weylus](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/weylus/ \"weylus AUR package\" target=\"_blank\")\n*   Prebuilt binary: [weylus-bin](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/weylus-bin/ \"weylus-bin AUR package\" target=\"_blank\")\n\n## Examples\n\nOnce installed, running Weylus is simple. Start the application, optionally set an access code, and press \"Start\" to launch a web server on your computer. Then, open the displayed URL, typically `http://<address of your computer>:<port, default 1701>`, in your tablet's browser. Weylus can even display a QR code for easy connection.\n\nWeylus shines when used with creative applications like [Xournal++](https://github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp \"Xournal++ GitHub\" target=\"_blank\"), allowing you to draw, annotate, and interact with your desktop using your tablet's pen or touch input. It supports physical keyboards connected to your tablet, enabling full text input. Additionally, Weylus offers experimental Wayland support and various options for hardware-accelerated video encoding to ensure a smooth, low-latency experience.\n\n## Why Use It\n\nWeylus provides an excellent solution for anyone needing a graphic tablet or an additional touch screen without investing in dedicated hardware. Its key advantages include:\n\n*   **Cost-Effectiveness**: Leverage existing tablets or smartphones, saving money on specialized equipment.\n*   **Versatility**: Use your device for drawing, note-taking, presentations, or as a secondary display.\n*   **Cross-Platform Support**: Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with robust features tailored for Linux environments.\n*   **Open Source**: Benefit from community-driven development, transparency, and the ability to customize or inspect the code.\n*   **Performance**: Utilizes hardware acceleration and optimized streaming techniques for a responsive experience.\n\nWhether you're a digital artist, a student, or a professional, Weylus offers a flexible and powerful way to enhance your interaction with your computer.\n\n## Links\n\n*   **GitHub Repository**: [H-M-H/Weylus](https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus \"Weylus GitHub Repository\" target=\"_blank\")\n*   **Releases Page**: [Weylus Releases](https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus/releases \"Weylus Releases\" target=\"_blank\")","metrics":{"detailViews":29,"githubClicks":8},"dates":{"published":null,"modified":"2026-01-21T20:01:06.000Z"}}