Features in technical preview

This initial Technical Preview release brings a set of core functionalities that adapt the classic Citrix experience to the unique capabilities of visionOS, alongside new features that leverage the spatial computing environment.

Windowed session mode

The app operates in Windowed Session Mode. In this mode, the system launches virtual desktops and apps as individual, resizable, and movable windows. These windows coexist alongside native visionOS apps and the user’s physical surroundings. This mode works well for multitasking and allows users to integrate their Citrix-delivered resources into a broader spatial workflow. For example, a user can position a virtualized Windows desktop running a legacy app next to a native visionOS browser and a messaging app, creating a truly unified workspace.

macOS VDA integration for remote development

This Technical Preview features the ability to connect to a Mac running the Citrix Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) for macOS as a cornerstone capability. These technologies combine to create a unique opportunity for a self-referential development workflow. A developer can wear an Apple Vision Pro, launch the Citrix Workspace app, and connect to a powerful, remote Mac VDA. From within this secure, virtualized macOS environment, they can use Xcode to write, compile, debug, and test apps, including native visionOS apps that run on the very device they wear.

This capability transforms the Apple Vision Pro into a secure, mobile “developer space.” It enables organizations to provide remote access to high-end Mac hardware, such as machines with Apple Silicon M-series chips, without the security risks or logistical challenges of shipping physical devices to a distributed workforce.

Learn more about macOS VDA.