Linux · Utilities
Boatswain
Control your Elgato Stream Decks
by Georges Basile Stavracas Neto
Official site: flathub.org
About Boatswain
Boatswain allows you to control Elgato Stream Deck devices.
With Boatswain you will be able to:
Organize your actions in pages and profiles
Set custom icons to actions
Control your music player
Play sound effects during your streams
Control OBS Studio using Stream Deck (requires the obs-websocket extension)
Send network requests
Keep track of your gaming score
Open files and launch applications
How to install Boatswain
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.feaneron.Boatswain
- Open Boatswain once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boatswain free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Boatswain is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Boatswain from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.feaneron.Boatswain. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Boatswain safe?
Boatswain downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
