> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base.bangwu.me/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Barrier

> Barrier is an open-source Synergy alternative for sharing one keyboard and mouse across multiple computers on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

# Device Sharing

Barrier lets you use one keyboard and mouse across multiple devices — an open-source alternative to Synergy.

## Installation

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  <Tab title="Scoop">
    ```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
    scoop install barrier
    ```

    <Warning icon="triangle-exclamation" title="Scoop version compatibility">
      Barrier installed via Scoop may fail to connect to the LAN, possibly due to an unaccepted protocol. If you encounter this issue, use the manual installation method below.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Manual Install">
    Download from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/releases/tag/v2.4.0).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>