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Big Remote Play

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Spec score 7.3 #20 of 27 in Game Remote Play Software

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Purpose
Big Remote Play is a free-software GTK application that guides Sunshine, Moonlight, and private-network setup from one place.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The README describes the project as a task-oriented interface for Linux users who want to play remotely using games and desktops they already have.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The project invites bug reports and contributions through its repository and asks reports to include versions, session type, network setup and sanitized evidence.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The application is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Accessibility
Its GTK 4/libadwaita interface is designed for keyboard, touch, compact windows, high contrast, large text, RTL and CJK layouts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Availability
The repository recommends the BigLinux/Manjaro package when available and says the Python wheel alone is not a complete desktop installation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Configuration
The project says it preserves existing configuration instead of replacing native game libraries, paired devices, or network profiles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Credentials
Supported passwords and tokens can be kept in the desktop keyring through Secret Service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Existing setup
The project says it preserves existing game libraries, paired devices and network profiles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Game sharing
It guides users through sharing a game or the whole desktop with Sunshine.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Interface
Its adaptive GTK 4/libadwaita interface is designed for keyboard, touch, compact windows, high contrast, large text, right-to-left, and CJK layouts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
License and contributions
Big Remote Play is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, and the project welcomes contributions in English or Portuguese.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limits
Big Remote Play says it does not silently install components, expose Sunshine’s administration panel, open internet ports or change system audio output when a page is opened.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Network integrations
For play across different networks, it supports setup guidance for Tailscale, Headscale, or ZeroTier.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable limits
The project says it does not silently install components, expose the Sunshine administration panel, open internet ports, or change system audio output merely because a page was opened.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy guidance
The project says sharing the whole desktop can expose notifications and other windows, and warns against publishing passwords, tokens, authentication keys, private certificates, unredacted backups, or private network addresses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Private networks
For computers on different networks, it supports setup guidance for Tailscale, Headscale or ZeroTier.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release status
The GitHub releases page says there are no releases for the repository.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Remote connection
It guides users through connecting from another computer with Moonlight.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security guidance
The project advises running the UI as a normal user, pairing only trusted computers, and protecting backups because they may contain private certificates.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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