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OpenRGB

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

by Adam Honse, OpenRGB Team

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Official site: flathub.org

About 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 both Windows and

Linux, without any nonsense? That is what OpenRGB sets out to achieve.

One app to rule them all.

Features

Set colors and select effect modes for a wide variety of RGB

hardware

Save and load profiles

Control lighting from third party software using the OpenRGB SDK

Command line interface

Connect multiple instances of OpenRGB to synchronize lighting

across multiple PCs

Can operate standalone or in a client/headless server configuration

View device information

No official/manufacturer software required

How to install OpenRGB

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.openrgb.OpenRGB
  4. Open OpenRGB once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenRGB free to download?

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

How do I install OpenRGB from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.openrgb.OpenRGB. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is OpenRGB safe?

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

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