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Apollo

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Purpose
Apollo is a self-hosted desktop stream host for Artemis (Moonlight Noir), designed for low-latency streaming at the client’s native resolution.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Product
Apollo is a self-hosted desktop stream host for Artemis (Moonlight Noir), designed for low latency and streaming at a client device’s native resolution.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
Apollo uses SudoVDA for its virtual display, and Artemis provides client-side controls for virtual display options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maker says support is provided through GitHub Issues and Discussions, with no real-time chat support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
Apollo is distributed under the GPLv3 license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The GitHub profile identifies ClassicOldSong as Yukino Song.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Client controls
Apollo includes per-client permission management, clipboard sync, connection and disconnection commands, and an input-only mode.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Client platform
The README says Artemis currently supports Android, with other platforms planned.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The README recommends GitHub Releases for direct downloads and also lists community-maintained WinGet and Chocolatey installation options.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Encoding
Apollo supports hardware encoding on AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs, as well as software encoding.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Features
Its listed features include a virtual display with HDR support, client permission management, clipboard sync, connection and disconnection commands, and input-only mode.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
HDR caveat
The project says HDR streaming results depend on the client and generally recommends SDR for more stable color accuracy.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Host requirements
The listed minimum operating systems are Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, Debian 11, Fedora 39 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04 or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integration
Apollo uses SudoVDA as its virtual display adapter driver and integrates virtual display controls with Artemis.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Permissions
The first paired client receives full permissions, while subsequently paired clients initially receive only View Streams and List Apps permissions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platform limitation
Virtual display support is currently Windows-only; Linux support is described as planned.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security note
A release note warns that a feature in certain other Sunshine forks has unencrypted communication and audio streams that are not client-separated.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
System requirements
The README lists Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, Debian 11, Fedora 39 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04 or later among its minimum OS requirements.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Virtual display
Its built-in virtual display supports HDR and automatically matches the client’s configured resolution and frame rate.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Virtual display limit
The README says virtual display support is currently Windows-only, with Linux support planned.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Web interface
Apollo provides a web UI for configuration and client pairing through a browser.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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