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I Built an Open Source Screenhero Replacement for Real Pair Programming

Remember Screenhero? The perfect pair programming tool that Slack acquired and killed?

I missed it so much that I built pairux.com — an open source replacement.

What Makes Real Pair Programming Different

Most screen sharing tools let one person watch while the other types. That's not pair programming — that's just screen sharing.

Real pair programming means:

  • Both people can control simultaneously — two mice, two keyboards
  • Host always has priority — no one can hijack your session
  • Instant handoffs — no "can you give me control?" delays

Tech Stack

  • WebRTC for low-latency streaming
  • DTLS-SRTP for end-to-end encryption
  • PWA viewer — no install needed for guests
  • Desktop apps for macOS, Windows, Linux

Self-Hostable

Don't trust third parties with your screen? Host your own signaling server. The media never touches our servers anyway — it's peer-to-peer.

Try It

Would love feedback from fellow devs who miss the Screenhero days!

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