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Moonlight

Name: Moonlight
Author: Moonlight Game Streaming Team

Stream games and other applications from another PC running Sunshine or GeForce Experience

by Moonlight Game Streaming Team

Official site: flathub.org

About Moonlight

Moonlight can stream games and other applications from another PC with Sunshine or GeForce Experience software installed.

Features include:

Hardware accelerated video decoding with VAAPI, VDPAU, and Vulkan Video support

H.264, HEVC, and AV1 codec support

7.1 surround sound audio support

10-point multitouch support

Gamepad support with force feedback for up to 16 players

Support for both pointer capture (for games) and direct mouse control (for remote desktop)

Support for passing system-wide keyboard shortcuts like Alt+Tab to the host

How to install Moonlight

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.moonlight_stream.Moonlight
Open Moonlight once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Moonlight free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Moonlight is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Moonlight from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.moonlight_stream.Moonlight. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Moonlight safe?

Moonlight downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.