Neko

Neko is an innovative self-hosted virtual browser solution that transforms how teams collaborate online and how individuals access browser instances remotely. Built on WebRTC technology for ultra-low latency streaming, Neko creates a shared browser environment where multiple users can simultaneously view and control the same browser session in real-time. Originally created for watching videos together with friends across the internet, Neko has evolved into a versatile platform supporting collaborative web browsing, remote browser access, and synchronized online experiences. With support for multiple browser engines including Firefox, Chromium, and specialized applications like VLC, Neko provides flexibility for different use cases while maintaining the seamless multi-user experience that sets it apart from traditional screen-sharing solutions.

Common Use Cases

Remote teams use Neko for collaborative web browsing during meetings, allowing everyone to interact with the same web application or documentation simultaneously without screen-sharing lag or permission issues. Friends and family deploy Neko to watch videos, movies, or live streams together while geographically separated, with synchronized playback ensuring everyone sees the same content at the same time regardless of individual internet speeds. Privacy-conscious users run Neko as a remote browser for accessing websites without exposing their home IP address or local browser fingerprint, effectively creating a VPN-like browsing experience with full visual feedback. IT administrators utilize Neko to provide secure browser access to internal web applications without requiring VPN configurations or local software installations on end-user devices. Content creators and streamers use Neko to safely demonstrate websites or web applications during live streams without exposing personal browser data, bookmarks, or login sessions. Educators leverage Neko for interactive web-based lessons where students can take turns controlling the browser to demonstrate concepts or work through exercises collaboratively. Customer support teams deploy Neko to help users navigate complex web interfaces by taking control when needed, providing real-time guidance through visual demonstration rather than verbal instructions alone.

Key Features

• Real-time WebRTC streaming with ultra-low latency providing near-instantaneous response to keyboard and mouse inputs, making remote browser interaction feel as responsive as local browsing.
• Multi-user collaboration with simultaneous control allowing multiple users to move cursors, click buttons, and type text in the same browser session, with visual indicators showing each user's cursor position.
• Multiple browser engines including Firefox, Chromium, and specialized variants like ungoogled-chromium, giving you flexibility to choose the browser that best fits your privacy, compatibility, or feature requirements.
• Role-based access control with admin and member roles providing granular permission management, allowing admins to lock controls when needed while members watch, or enabling full collaborative control when desired.
• Built-in video synchronization ensuring all connected users see exactly the same video playback position and speed, perfect for watch parties where timing matters for shared reactions and commentary.
• Clipboard synchronization between your local machine and the virtual browser enabling seamless copy-paste operations for URLs, text, and data without manual retyping or external transfer tools.
• File upload and download capabilities allowing users to transfer files to and from the virtual browser, useful for downloading content to the server or uploading files for web application testing.
• Customizable resolution and frame rate with configurable screen dimensions and refresh rates, optimizing the balance between visual quality and bandwidth consumption based on your network conditions.
• Hardware acceleration support leveraging GPU capabilities when available for smooth video playback and rendering performance, ensuring high-quality streaming even with demanding web content.
• Keyboard and mouse input control with full support for keyboard shortcuts, right-click context menus, and precise mouse movements enabling complete browser interaction as if working locally.
• Session persistence across connections maintaining browser state, open tabs, and navigation history even when users disconnect and reconnect, providing continuity for long browsing sessions.
• WebRTC peer connections using ICE protocol for NAT traversal, enabling direct peer-to-peer connections when possible for optimal performance while falling back to relay servers when needed.
• Lightweight Docker deployment with single-container architecture requiring minimal resources to run, making it suitable for deployment on modest VPS instances without dedicated GPU hardware.

Why deploy Neko on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Neko on Hostinger VPS provides a centralized virtual browser accessible from anywhere with consistent performance unaffected by home internet quality or local computer specifications. The VPS offers dedicated CPU and memory resources ensuring smooth browser performance and WebRTC streaming even when multiple users connect simultaneously, with sufficient bandwidth to handle high-quality video streaming without buffering or frame drops. Professional uptime guarantees ensure your virtual browser remains available 24/7 for spontaneous watch parties or remote browsing needs without depending on a home server that might be offline during power outages or maintenance. Hostinger's network infrastructure provides optimal WebRTC connectivity with low latency to users across different geographic regions, while the static IP address simplifies firewall configuration and connection reliability for UDP-based WebRTC traffic. The VPS environment offers better upload bandwidth than typical residential connections, critical for serving smooth high-resolution browser streams to multiple concurrent users without quality degradation. Deploy Neko on a VPS to avoid exposing your home network to incoming WebRTC connections, maintaining security while providing collaborative browser access to friends, family, or team members. Scale VPS resources easily as your usage grows, upgrading CPU and RAM to support more simultaneous users or higher resolution streams without hardware purchases or local infrastructure changes.