Input Leap Setup and Start Scripts

This repository provides two scripts to help you set up and start Input Leap (a KVM software) between a server (e.g., a Mac mini) and a client (e.g., a MacBook Pro).

Scripts

• setup-input-leap.sh: Automates the initial setup of Input Leap, including downloading pre-built binaries, extracting them, and configuring the server and client.
• start-input-leap.sh: A convenience script to start the Input Leap server and client after the initial setup.

Prerequisites

• macOS: These scripts are designed for macOS.
• SSH Access: SSH access must be configured between your server and client machines.
• Curl: curl must be installed on both machines.
• Accessibility Permissions: For Input Leap to control your mouse and keyboard, you must manually grant it permission in macOS System Settings (or System Preferences) on both the server and client machines.
  1. Go to System Settings (or System Preferences).
  2. Navigate to Privacy & Security.
  3. Click on Accessibility.
  4. Enable the toggle switch next to input-leaps (for the server) and input-leapc (for the client). You may need to click the lock icon and enter your password to make changes.

Setup

1. Clone this repository to your server machine.
2. Customize the scripts: Open setup-input-leap.sh and start-input-leap.sh and update the CLIENT_USER, CLIENT_HOST, and SERVER_HOST variables with your specific details.
3. Run the setup script: Execute ./setup-input-leap.sh on your server machine. You can optionally provide an Input Leap version as an argument (e.g., ./setup-input-leap.sh v3.0.4). This will download and configure Input Leap on both machines.

Usage

After the initial setup, you can use the start-input-leap.sh script to easily start Input Leap:

./start-input-leap.sh

Troubleshooting

• Synergy Conflicts: If you have Synergy installed, it might conflict with Input Leap. The setup-input-leap.sh script attempts to stop Synergy processes, but you may need to manually ensure Synergy is not running.
• Server Exits Immediately: Ensure you have granted Accessibility permissions to InputLeap.app (or input-leaps) in your macOS System Settings.
• Client Not Connecting: Verify network connectivity between your server and client. Check firewalls and ensure hostnames resolve correctly.