Supporting Xpra Sessions for Lower Network Bandwidth #4578

aryanmathur-inv · 2025-05-12T23:25:28Z

aryanmathur-inv
May 12, 2025

I want to have a website on Firefox and want to increase the usability for users on an xpra session that have around 10-15mbps. What are some commands that I can use to have the clicks be smooth and not have the session reload all the time. Any suggestions are appreciates 😄

Here is my current xpra start command:

xpra start :100 \
    --bind-tcp=0.0.0.0:8080 \
    --password="xpra" \
    --daemon=no \
    --html=on \
    --auth=allow \
    --pulseaudio=no \
    --clipboard=no \
    --file-transfer=no \
    --key-shortcut="" \
    --sharing=no \
    --idle-timeout=900 \
    --desktop-fullscreen=True \
    --start-child="sh -c 'firefox https://example.com
    --encodings=webp \
    --webcam=no \
    --dpi=96 \
    --refresh-rate=20 \
    --headerbar=no \
    --tray=no \
    --system-tray=no \
    --min-quality=20 \
    --min-speed=20 \
    --speaker=off \
    --microphone=disable \
    --bandwidth-detection=True \
    --desktop-fullscreen=True \
    --gstreamer=False \
    --audio=no \
    --compression-level=1 \
    --video-encoders=none \
    --mdns=no \
    --ping=2

totaam · 2025-05-13T08:40:41Z

totaam
May 13, 2025
Maintainer

Most of the command line switches you specified aren't needed, and some are actively harmful.

--encodings=webp

Never do this, see documentation.

--pulseaudio=no --speaker=off --microphone=disable

--audio=no

--video-encoders=none

Video encoders are essential for a smooth experience.
Make sure that your browser enables offscreen decoding, which may requires an SSL connection.

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