Guacamole Next is an ambitious enhancement project that transforms Apache Guacamole into a modern, AI-integrated remote access solution. By combining the power of Apache Guacamole with Next.js, TypeScript, and AI capabilities, this project creates a more robust, user-friendly, and secure remote access platform.
- Enhanced Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all major browsers
- Modern UI: Built with Next.js and TailwindCSS for a responsive, intuitive interface
- AI Integration: Intelligent assistance and automation for remote access tasks
- Security First: Zero Trust Architecture with enhanced security measures
- Cross-Platform: Web and mobile support with consistent experience
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and logging with 1panel.io integration
- Chain Proxies: Advanced networking with bare-metal hypervisor for secure communications
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Client Layer │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ Web App │ │ Mobile App │ │ Desktop Client │ │
│ │ (Next.js) │ │ (Responsive) │ │ (Electron) │ │
│ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘ └────────┬─────────┘ │
└─────────┼────────────────┬─┼────────────────────┼─────────────┘
│ │ │ │
▼ │ │ │
┌───────────────────────┐ │ │ ┌──────────────────▼───────────────┐
│ Security Layer │ │ │ │ API Gateway │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ │ │ └─┼──────────┬────────────┬──────────┤
│ │ WAF │ │ │ │ Auth API │ Core API │ AI API │
│ └────────┬────────┘ │ │ └──────────┴────────────┴──────────┘
│ │ │ │ │
│ ┌────────▼────────┐ │ │ │
│ │ Chain Proxies │◄─┘ │ │
│ └────────┬────────┘ │ │
└───────────┼─────────────┘ │
│ │
┌───────────▼───────────────────────────────────▼───────────────┐
│ Backend Services │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ Guacamole │ │ AI Services │ │ Monitoring │ │
│ │ (Tomcat 10) │ │(agent-chat-ui)│ │ (1panel.io) │ │
│ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘ └────────┬─────────┘ │
└─────────┼────────────────┬─┼────────────────────┼─────────────┘
│ │ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Infrastructure Layer │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ Docker │ │ Databases │ │ Cache Layer │ │
│ │ Containers │ │ (SQL/NoSQL) │ │ (Redis) │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Our project follows a monorepo structure for better organization:
/
├── apps/
│ ├── web/ (Next.js frontend)
│ └── api/ (Backend services)
├── packages/
│ ├── shared/ (Shared utilities)
│ ├── ui/ (Component library)
│ └── ai-service/ (AI integration)
└── infrastructure/ (DevOps configs)
This architecture allows for:
- Separation of concerns: Each component has a specific responsibility
- Code reusability: Shared packages reduce duplication
- Independent deployment: Services can be deployed separately or together
- Easier testing: Components can be tested in isolation
We follow these core principles:
Security is not an afterthought but integrated throughout the development lifecycle. Every feature, enhancement, and fix undergoes security validation.
Testing begins at the earliest stages of development. Developers write tests concurrently with code, ensuring quality from the start.
The codebase is constantly evolving. We embrace refactoring, performance optimization, and architecture enhancement.
Code is written to be understood, not just executed. Documentation, comments, and structure prioritize knowledge transfer.
Logical properties and responsive design ensure consistent functionality across all browsers and devices.
| Practice | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| TypeScript Everywhere | Use TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience | function connect(params: ConnectionParams): Promise<Connection> |
| ESLint Configuration | Apply strict linting rules to maintain code quality | npm run lint checks code quality |
| Component Architecture | Build isolated, reusable components | <GuacamoleViewer protocol="vnc" hostname="server1" /> |
| Testing | Implement comprehensive testing (unit, integration, E2E) | test('connection establishes', async () => {...}) |
- Input Validation: Validate all inputs at every layer
- OWASP Compliance: Adhere to OWASP Top 10 security guidelines
- Principle of Least Privilege: Services only have access to what they need
- Zero Trust: Trust nothing, verify everything
- Regular Scanning: Automated vulnerability and dependency checks
- Code splitting and lazy loading
- Server-side rendering for critical paths
- Edge caching where appropriate
- Image optimization and WebP format
- Web Vitals monitoring and optimization
- Node.js (v18 or newer)
- Docker and Docker Compose
- Git
- (Optional) Java JDK 11+ for Tomcat-related development
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/guacamole-next.git
cd guacamole-next- Install dependencies
npm install- Start development environment
# Start Docker services
docker-compose up -d
# Start development server
npm run dev- Access the application
The application will be available at:
- Web UI: http://localhost:3000
- API: http://localhost:3001
- Guacamole (direct): http://localhost:8080/guacamole
Create a .env.local file in the root directory:
# Core services
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:3001
GUACAMOLE_URL=http://localhost:8080/guacamole
# Authentication
AUTH_SECRET=your-secret-key
AUTH_TRUST_HOST=true
# AI services
AI_API_KEY=your-ai-service-key
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Fork and Clone
- Fork the repository
- Clone your fork locally
-
Branch
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name - For bugs:
git checkout -b fix/bug-description
- Create a feature branch:
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Develop
- Follow coding standards
- Write tests for your code
- Keep commits small and focused
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Test
- Run tests:
npm test - Ensure all linting passes:
npm run lint
- Run tests:
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Submit
- Push to your fork
- Create a Pull Request with detailed description
- Does the code follow project standards?
- Is it properly tested?
- Does it maintain backward compatibility?
- Is there adequate documentation?
- Does it address security concerns?
For Frontend Developers:
For Backend Developers:
- Apache Guacamole Documentation
- Tomcat 10 Documentation
- Java Security Best Practices
- Docker Documentation
For DevOps:
| Concept | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) | Network protocol for remote GUI access | Core protocol for Windows remote access |
| VNC (Virtual Network Computing) | Graphical desktop-sharing system | Platform-independent remote access |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | Cryptographic network protocol | Secure terminal access to remote systems |
| WebSockets | Persistent connection protocol | Enables real-time communication |
| Zero Trust Architecture | Security model that trusts nothing by default | Essential for secure remote access |
- Configure Next.js with TypeScript
- Setup monorepo structure
- Implement ESLint and Prettier
- Create initial documentation
- Implement authentication framework
- Setup WAF configuration
- Configure network security
- Implement secret management
- Setup audit logging
- Create Docker Compose configuration
- Setup Tomcat service
- Configure database services
- Implement development scripts
- Configure local HTTPS
- Setup Tomcat 10 with security configurations
- Implement connection pooling
- Configure session management
- Setup caching layer
- Implement rate limiting
- Design proxy topology
- Implement bare-metal hypervisor integration
- Configure network isolation
- Setup traffic routing
- Create failover mechanisms
- Implement OAuth2/OIDC
- Create role-based access
- Configure SSO integration
- Implement MFA
- Setup session management
- Enhance authentication mechanisms
- Improve connection management
- Optimize protocol handlers
- Develop custom extensions
- Perform performance optimizations
- Fork and customize agent-chat-ui
- Create AI service endpoints
- Setup WebSocket communication
- Implement caching for AI responses
- Add fallback mechanisms
- Develop design system
- Create component library
- Implement layout system
- Setup theme management
- Add accessibility features
- Implement CSS logical properties
- Create browser-specific optimizations
- Develop polyfill strategy
- Implement feature detection
- Setup cross-browser testing
- Implement code splitting
- Configure lazy loading
- Setup caching strategies
- Optimize assets
- Implement PWA capabilities
- Setup 1panel.io integration
- Implement distributed tracing
- Configure metrics collection
- Setup log aggregation
- Implement health checks
- Create security scanning
- Setup performance monitoring
- Implement dependency scanning
- Configure container scanning
- Setup IaC validation
- Implement unit testing
- Setup integration testing
- Configure E2E testing
- Perform performance testing
- Conduct security testing
- Ensure accessibility testing
- Configure Blue-Green deployment
- Setup Canary releases
- Implement automated rollbacks
- Create database migration strategy
- Develop backup procedures
- Create architecture documentation
- Generate API documentation
- Develop security guidelines
- Write deployment guides
- Produce troubleshooting guides
- Establish update strategy
- Configure security patching
- Setup performance monitoring
- Implement backup verification
- Create disaster recovery plans
We follow Semantic Versioning (SemVer):
- Major version (X.0.0): Incompatible API changes
- Minor version (0.X.0): Backwards-compatible functionality
- Patch version (0.0.X): Backwards-compatible bug fixes
Release cycle:
- Alpha releases: Early testing, expect bugs
- Beta releases: Feature complete, stabilization phase
- Release candidates: Final testing before production
- Production releases: Stable, production-ready code
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Apache Guacamole project for the amazing foundation
- The Next.js team for their exceptional framework
- All contributors and community members
"Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it's bad." – Cory House
This is a Next.js project bootstrapped with create-next-app.
First, run the development server:
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun devOpen http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.
You can start editing the page by modifying app/page.tsx. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.
This project uses next/font to automatically optimize and load Geist, a new font family for Vercel.
To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
- Next.js Documentation - learn about Next.js features and API.
- Learn Next.js - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
You can check out the Next.js GitHub repository - your feedback and contributions are welcome!
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Check out our Next.js deployment documentation for more details.