Input Director for Windows

Quick summary

Input Director is a free Windows utility that lets a single keyboard and mouse control more than one PC. It makes moving between machines simple — either with customizable hotkeys or by pushing the cursor to the boundary of a screen — and includes features that help when working with multiple displays or several systems at once.

Core features

• Clipboard sharing across machines, so you can copy text or files on one PC and paste them on another with minimal effort.
• Seamless control switching via user-defined keyboard shortcuts or by guiding the mouse to the edge of a monitor.
• Centralized input control that lets one set of peripherals operate many Windows computers.
• Designed for straightforward setup and a clear interface to reduce configuration time.

Setup and usability

Installing and configuring Input Director is intended to be intuitive. After installation, designate one machine as the “master” (the system that provides keyboard/mouse input) and add other systems as “slaves.” The program’s interface walks you through linking screens and assigning hotkeys or edge-switch behavior, so most users can get going quickly without advanced networking knowledge.

Practical applications

• Streamlining workflows for users who work across multiple PCs or multi-monitor arrays.
• Conveniently managing several test rigs or lab machines from a single workstation.
• Speeding up copy/paste and file movement between systems during development, content creation, or administrative tasks.
• Reducing desk clutter by eliminating the need for additional keyboards and mice.

Alternative option — SHAREit (free)

If your primary need is fast cross-device file transfer rather than shared input control, SHAREit (free) is a commonly recommended alternative. It focuses on sharing files, photos, and media between devices quickly over a local network or Wi‑Fi hotspot, but does not provide unified keyboard/mouse control like Input Director.