The HDX protocol is implemented with the help of the ICA protocol, which provides mouse and keyboard input to the central server and retrieves screenshot updates on the client device. The plug-ins that are available to different versions of its Receiver will depend on the capabilities, features, and form factors of the client. Citrix Virtual Apps (which used to be Citrix XenApp) and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (previously known as Citrix XenDesktop) installations could be accessed through this tool from a variety of devices of clients, including Blackberry, iPhone, Windows, macOS, iPad, Windows Mobile, Linux, Google Chromebook, Android, operating systems that are integrated, and thin clients.Ĭitrix Receiver also uses the HDX protocol to connect distanced client devices to desktops and software.
Citrix Receiver for Mac(now replaced by Citrix Workspace App) is client software that allows distant client devices to access programs and entire desktops hosted on Citrix servers.
