# moonlight-qt: Stream PC Games to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform. Source: osrepos.com Repository profile: https://osrepos.com/repo/moonlight-stream-moonlight-qt Generated for open source discovery and AI-assisted research. 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 OSRepos URL: https://osrepos.com/repo/moonlight-stream-moonlight-qt ## 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. ## Topics - gamestream - moonlight - nvidia - qt - c++ - cross-platform - remote-play - open-source ## Repository Information Last analyzed by OSRepos: Sat Oct 25 2025 12:01:49 GMT+0100 (Western European Summer Time) Detail views: 9 GitHub clicks: 6 ## Safety Notice OSRepos shares public repositories for knowledge and discovery only. Review source code, dependencies, licenses, and security implications before running or installing anything. ## Content ## Introduction **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. Key features include: * Hardware accelerated video decoding across Windows, Mac, and Linux. * Support for H.264, HEVC, and AV1 codecs, with AV1 requiring Sunshine and a compatible host GPU. * Advanced audio capabilities like 7.1 surround sound. * Comprehensive gamepad support, including force feedback and motion controls for up to 16 players. * HDR streaming support for a richer visual experience. ## Installation Getting started with moonlight-qt is straightforward, with various download options available for different platforms: * **Windows, macOS, and Steam Link**: Download the latest releases from the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt/releases). * **Linux**: * [Snap](https://snapcraft.io/moonlight) (for Ubuntu-based distros) * [Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.moonlight_stream.Moonlight) (for other Linux distros) * [AppImage](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt/releases) * **Single Board Computers**: * [Raspberry Pi 4 and 5](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-Raspberry-Pi-4) * [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) * [Experimental RISC-V Debian packages](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-RISC%E2%80%90V-Single-Board-Computers) * [NVIDIA Jetson and Nintendo Switch (Ubuntu L4T)](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-docs/wiki/Installing-Moonlight-Qt-on-Linux4Tegra-(L4T)-Ubuntu) For 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). ## What You Can Do with moonlight-qt moonlight-qt transforms your gaming experience by allowing you to: * **Stream games with high performance**: Leverage hardware-accelerated video decoding for smooth, low-latency gameplay on your client device. * **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. * **Utilize modern codecs**: Benefit from H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support for efficient and high-quality video transmission. * **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. * **Remote desktop functionality**: Use pointer capture for games or direct mouse control for general remote desktop tasks, extending your PC's reach. ## Why Use moonlight-qt? Choosing moonlight-qt offers several compelling advantages for gamers and remote users: * **Open-Source and Free**: It's a community-driven project, free to use and continually improved by contributors. * **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. * **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. * **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. * **Active Development and Community**: Benefit from ongoing updates, a vibrant Discord community, and opportunities to contribute to translations and development. ## Links * **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) * **Official Website**: [https://moonlight-stream.org](https://moonlight-stream.org) * **Discord Server**: [https://moonlight-stream.org/discord](https://moonlight-stream.org/discord) * **Translation Project (Weblate)**: [https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/moonlight/moonlight-qt/](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/moonlight/moonlight-qt/)