How can I run a program remotely via SSH but display locally

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00:00 How Can I Run A Program Remotely Via Ssh But Display Locally
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 34

By adding the "-Y" flag to the ssh command, the display will automatically be redirected to your local computer.

ssh -Y <remoteip>

Then, if you start Firefox (or any other X application) in that ssh session, it will be displayed locally. (If you have a xserver running locally of course)

ANSWER 2

Score 5

You are looking to do remote X. This is a good mini HOWTO.

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You can also use compression when using X-forwarding:

ssh $HOSTNAME -CY $PROCESS

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Score 3

You might also want to try this:

ssh <hostname> -X <program-name or its full path>