# OpenRGB (open-source gaming app)

> OpenRGB is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. It has 4,548 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB.

One of the biggest complaints about RGB is the software ecosystem surrounding it. Every manufacturer has their own app, their own brand, their own style. If you want to mix and match devices, you end up with a ton of conflicting, functionally identical apps competing for your background resources. On top of that, these apps are proprietary and Windows-only. Some even require online accounts. What if there was a way to control all of your RGB devices from a single app, on Windows, Linux, and MacOS, without any nonsense? That is what OpenRGB sets out to achieve. One app to rule them all.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 4,548 |
| License | GPL-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C++ |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Gaming & emulation |
| Latest release | release_1.0 (Sep 11, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 8, 2026 |

## Install

### Flathub (Linux)

```sh
flatpak install flathub org.openrgb.OpenRGB
```

Package page: https://flathub.org/apps/org.openrgb.OpenRGB

### AUR (Arch Linux)

Package page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/openrgb-git

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