{"name":"moonlight-qt: Stream PC Games to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link","description":"moonlight-qt is an open-source client designed for NVIDIA GameStream and Sunshine, enabling users to stream games from their powerful PC to a wide array of devices. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Link, providing a seamless and low-latency gaming experience across platforms. This project offers a robust solution for enjoying your PC game library remotely.","github":"https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt","url":"https://osrepos.com/repo/moonlight-stream-moonlight-qt","source":"osrepos.com","sourceDescription":"This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform.","repositoryProfile":"https://osrepos.com/repo/moonlight-stream-moonlight-qt","generatedFor":"open source discovery and AI-assisted research","markdown":"https://osrepos.com/repo/moonlight-stream-moonlight-qt.md","json":"https://osrepos.com/repo/moonlight-stream-moonlight-qt.json","topics":["gamestream","moonlight","nvidia","qt","c++","cross-platform","remote-play","open-source"],"keywords":["gamestream","moonlight","nvidia","qt","c++","cross-platform","remote-play","open-source"],"stars":null,"summary":"moonlight-qt is an open-source client designed for NVIDIA GameStream and Sunshine, enabling users to stream games from their powerful PC to a wide array of devices. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Link, providing a seamless and low-latency gaming experience across platforms. This project offers a robust solution for enjoying your PC game library remotely.","content":"## Introduction\n\n**moonlight-qt** is an open-source PC client for NVIDIA GameStream and [Sunshine](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine). It allows you to stream your PC games with low latency to various devices, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Link. Built with Qt, this project focuses on delivering a high-quality streaming experience with extensive feature support.\n\nKey features include:\n*   Hardware accelerated video decoding across Windows, Mac, and Linux.\n*   Support for H.264, HEVC, and AV1 codecs, with AV1 requiring Sunshine and a compatible host GPU.\n*   Advanced audio capabilities like 7.1 surround sound.\n*   Comprehensive gamepad support, including force feedback and motion controls for up to 16 players.\n*   HDR streaming support for a richer visual experience.\n\n## Installation\n\nGetting started with moonlight-qt is straightforward, with various download options available for different platforms:\n\n*   **Windows, macOS, and Steam Link**: Download the latest releases from the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt/releases).\n*   **Linux**:\n    *   [Snap](https://snapcraft.io/moonlight) (for Ubuntu-based distros)\n    *   [Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.moonlight_stream.Moonlight) (for other Linux distros)\n    *   [AppImage](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt/releases)\n*   **Single Board Computers**:\n    *   [Raspberry Pi 4 and 5](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-Raspberry-Pi-4)\n    *   [Generic ARM 32-bit and 64-bit Debian packages](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-ARM%E2%80%90based-Single-Board-Computers)\n    *   [Experimental RISC-V Debian packages](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-RISC%E2%80%90V-Single-Board-Computers)\n    *   [NVIDIA Jetson and Nintendo Switch (Ubuntu L4T)](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-Linux4Tegra-(L4T)-Ubuntu)\n\nFor those interested in building from source, detailed instructions and requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux are provided in the [repository's README](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt#building).\n\n## What You Can Do with moonlight-qt\n\nmoonlight-qt transforms your gaming experience by allowing you to:\n\n*   **Stream games with high performance**: Leverage hardware-accelerated video decoding for smooth, low-latency gameplay on your client device.\n*   **Enjoy advanced visual and audio fidelity**: Experience games with HDR streaming and immersive 7.1 surround sound, bringing your PC's capabilities to any screen.\n*   **Utilize modern codecs**: Benefit from H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support for efficient and high-quality video transmission.\n*   **Connect multiple players**: Support for up to 16 gamepads with force feedback and motion controls makes it perfect for local multiplayer sessions streamed from your PC.\n*   **Remote desktop functionality**: Use pointer capture for games or direct mouse control for general remote desktop tasks, extending your PC's reach.\n\n## Why Use moonlight-qt?\n\nChoosing moonlight-qt offers several compelling advantages for gamers and remote users:\n\n*   **Open-Source and Free**: It's a community-driven project, free to use and continually improved by contributors.\n*   **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Enjoy your PC games on virtually any device, from your living room TV via Steam Link to a laptop running Linux, macOS, or Windows.\n*   **Feature-Rich Streaming**: With support for HDR, 7.1 audio, multiple gamepads, and various codecs, moonlight-qt provides a premium streaming experience that rivals commercial solutions.\n*   **Low Latency**: Designed for gaming, it prioritizes minimal input lag, making streamed games feel as responsive as if you were playing directly on your PC.\n*   **Active Development and Community**: Benefit from ongoing updates, a vibrant Discord community, and opportunities to contribute to translations and development.\n\n## Links\n\n*   **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt)\n*   **Official Website**: [https://moonlight-stream.org](https://moonlight-stream.org)\n*   **Discord Server**: [https://moonlight-stream.org/discord](https://moonlight-stream.org/discord)\n*   **Translation Project (Weblate)**: [https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/moonlight/moonlight-qt/](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/moonlight/moonlight-qt/)","metrics":{"detailViews":9,"githubClicks":6},"dates":{"published":null,"modified":"2025-10-25T11:01:49.000Z"}}