Keyboard input via Remmina VNC plugin not possible #1085

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opened 2026-02-20 14:10:51 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

deekerman commented

2026-02-20 14:10:51 -05:00

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Originally created by @dyn4mic on GitHub (Nov 14, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @mdevaev on GitHub.

Describe the bug
After updating pikvm to the latest version Remmina VNC keyboard input isnt possible anymore
i know remmina isnt a supported VNC client, sadly its the only client which catches proper key combinations from my host machine (eg Alt+Tab)

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior, like:

Start Remmina Client
type on your keyboard
input not transported to remote machine

Expected behavior
The Input is forwarded to the remote machine

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Desktop (please complete the following information):

OS: Ubuntu 25.04
VNC client: Remmina

PiKVM info:

Raspberry Pi board version : RPI 4
PiKVM platform: v2 DIY
Video capture type [e.g. CSI bridge]: CSI bridge
KVMD version: pacman -Q | grep kvmd
kvmd 4.123-1
kvmd-fan 0.32-1
kvmd-platform-v2-hdmi-rpi4 4.123-1
kvmd-webterm 0.50-1
uStreamer version: pacman -Q | grep ustreamer
ustreamer 6.42-1
Linux kernel: uname -a
Linux pikvm 6.12.56-1-rpi #1 SMP Tue Nov 4 21:36:05 UTC 2025 armv7l GNU/Linux

Additional context
Through web client input works.
Through tigervnc input works.
all from the same client host machine.
somehow the update broke it, i used it for years with remmina client.

Big Thanks in advance.
Awesome work you are doing here.
BR

Originally created by @dyn4mic on GitHub (Nov 14, 2025). Originally assigned to: @mdevaev on GitHub. **Describe the bug** After updating pikvm to the latest version Remmina VNC keyboard input isnt possible anymore i know remmina isnt a supported VNC client, sadly its the only client which catches proper key combinations from my host machine (eg Alt+Tab) **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior, like: 1. Start Remmina Client 2. type on your keyboard 3. input not transported to remote machine **Expected behavior** The Input is forwarded to the remote machine **Screenshots** not applicable **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Ubuntu 25.04 - VNC client: Remmina **PiKVM info:** - Raspberry Pi board version : RPI 4 - PiKVM platform: v2 DIY - Video capture type [e.g. CSI bridge]: CSI bridge - KVMD version: `pacman -Q | grep kvmd` kvmd 4.123-1 kvmd-fan 0.32-1 kvmd-platform-v2-hdmi-rpi4 4.123-1 kvmd-webterm 0.50-1 - uStreamer version: `pacman -Q | grep ustreamer` ustreamer 6.42-1 - Linux kernel: `uname -a` Linux pikvm 6.12.56-1-rpi #1 SMP Tue Nov 4 21:36:05 UTC 2025 armv7l GNU/Linux **Additional context** Through web client input works. Through tigervnc input works. all from the same client host machine. somehow the update broke it, i used it for years with remmina client. Big Thanks in advance. Awesome work you are doing here. BR

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2026-02-20 14:10:51 -05:00

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deekerman commented

2026-02-20 14:10:53 -05:00

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@mdevaev commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2025):

Fixed in the new release.

Also I would suggest you to try the web ui with new keyboard capabilities: https://docs.pikvm.org/shortcuts/

Maybe it will be better than remminf for your case.

@mdevaev commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2025): Fixed in the new release. Also I would suggest you to try the web ui with new keyboard capabilities: https://docs.pikvm.org/shortcuts/ Maybe it will be better than remminf for your case.