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Overview

Nen supports connecting to existing Windows installations via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This lets you use your own infrastructure — on-premises machines, cloud VMs, or corporate desktops — while getting the same computer tools API as cloud desktops.
Once connected, the tools API (GET /tools and POST /tools/execute) works identically to cloud desktops. Your agent code doesn’t need to know which type of desktop it’s controlling.

When to Use Remote Desktops

Cloud DesktopsRemote Desktops
DesktopNen provisions it for youYou provide your own machine
StateEphemeral — clean each timePersistent — apps stay installed
Best forPrototyping, burst workloadsProduction, pre-configured environments
Use Remote Desktops when:
  • Your applications are already installed and licensed on existing machines
  • You need to automate on-premises or corporate Windows environments
  • Desktop state must persist between workflow runs

Supported Configurations

  • Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, or Server (Home edition does not support RDP)
  • Azure VMs, AWS EC2, or any cloud-hosted Windows instance
  • On-premises Windows machines with network access
Windows Home editions do not support RDP hosting. You need Pro, Enterprise, or Server.

Getting Connected

Remote Desktop connectivity is currently available in early access. To get started, reach out to our team and we’ll help you set up your machines:

Contact Us

Email support@getnen.ai to enable Remote Desktop for your workspace.