How to Build Your Own ScreenConnect
Replace ScreenConnect with a custom build. Every Support Ticket Deserves Closure
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 57 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 57 features
Security(8 features)
AES-256 bit encryption protecting every device with security-first approach
Prevent brute force attacks with security measures
Store and encrypt a single set of credentials within the host client
Fine-grained access control to protect devices and manage permissions
Enforce least privilege with PAM software that automatically handles requests ensuring users have only needed permissions
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Auditing(5 features)
Filter audit logs by session name to quickly find and download specific recordings
Comprehensive audit reports for compliance and regulatory standards
Detailed logs of elevation requests, approvals, and denials for regulatory compliance
Record remote support sessions for compliance and training purposes
Audit and review video sessions for compliance and quality assurance
Remote Management(5 features)
Troubleshoot behind the scenes with remote access, command center, and secure file management without user disruption
Switch between different user logon sessions on remote machines
Run scripts and commands through Windows command terminal or PowerShell on remote machines
Print remotely from support technician to end user devices
Wake remote machines on local area network
Session Control(4 features)
Unique 5-digit session codes ensuring guests connect to correct support sessions
Pause the guest's keyboard and mouse control during remote sessions
Hosts can remotely remove guests from sessions without relying on guests to exit manually
Dynamically manage and group sessions with trigger actions based on session events
Access Management(3 features)
Grant temporary vendor access with flexible duration ranging from 48 hours to 30 days
Automatically handle elevation requests with privileged access management
Elevate support sessions to control User Account Control dialogs
Mobile(3 features)
Switch between front and rear cameras on mobile devices for comprehensive troubleshooting
Support iOS and Android mobile guest clients for remote access
Enable technicians to join sessions from mobile devices
Administration(2 features)
Automatically create and dynamically organize subgroups based on CustomProperty1 for faster machine discovery
Link multiple LDAP and Active Directory sources for easier administration across client companies
Authentication(2 features)
SAML authentication support for single sign-on access to the environment
Integrate with third-party user sources like LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and other SSO providers
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