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Chiaki-ng

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What it is

Chiaki-ng is a free, open-source client for PlayStation Remote Play and a next-generation continuation of Chiaki. It connects with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Installation guidance and packages cover Linux, Windows, and macOS, while the project also lists Android and other supported or potential platforms. Setup covers local console discovery and registration, plus remote play through PSN or a manual connection.

Streaming settings include video, stream, audio, and Wi-Fi options; the guide also describes PS5 HDR streaming with an H265 HDR codec option. Controller documentation covers mapping, gyro controls, haptics, adaptive triggers, DualSense and DualShock 4 use, and Steam Deck layouts. Scripts can wake a PlayStation and launch Chiaki using local or external addresses. The remote-connection guide says the PSN authentication token is stored locally. PSN remote connections support IPv4 only, and UDP hole punching may fail on some network types, requiring manual connection with port forwarding. PS4 remote play through PSN is limited to the account's main registered console. PS5 haptics and adaptive-trigger support are experimental and opt-in.

Spec sheet

What it does
Chiaki-ng is an open-source client for PlayStation Remote Play and a next-generation continuation of Chiaki.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Automation
The documentation describes scripts to wake a PlayStation and launch Chiaki, with local and external address options.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Available platforms
The project lists Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Android, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch as supported or potential platforms.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Controller features
The controller guide covers Steam Deck layouts, controller mapping, gyro controls, haptics, adaptive triggers, and DualSense or DualShock 4 use.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Experimental features
The configuration guide marks PS5 haptics and adaptive-trigger support as experimental and opt-in.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Installation
The documentation provides a Flathub Flatpak, macOS Homebrew installation, and packages for Linux, Windows, and macOS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
PS4 limit
The guide says PS4 remote connection via PSN works only with the main registered console for the PSN account, a limitation imposed by Sony.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
PSN token handling
The remote-connection guide says the PSN authentication token is stored locally and is not used or stored elsewhere.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Remote connection limits
PSN remote connection supports IPv4 only, and UDP hole punching may fail on some network types, which require manual connection with port forwarding.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Remote features
The setup guide covers local console discovery, console registration, and remote play through PSN or manual remote connection.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Sony relationship
The project states that it is not endorsed or certified by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming features
The guide documents PS5 HDR streaming with the H265 HDR codec option and configurable video, stream, audio, and Wi-Fi settings.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Support and updates
The project directs users to GitHub issues and page feedback for help or documentation suggestions, and its site links to release updates.Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io
Supported consoles
The project describes Chiaki as a remote-play client for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free and open source PlayStation Remote Play client Read 2 Oct 2026 · streetpea.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source.
  • Supports PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
  • Offers configurable video, stream, audio, and Wi-Fi settings.
  • Controller guides cover mapping, gyro, and haptics.
  • Scripts can wake a PlayStation and launch the client.

Limits

  • PSN remote connections support IPv4 only.
  • UDP hole punching may fail on some networks.
  • PS4 PSN remote play is limited to the main registered console.
  • PS5 haptics and adaptive triggers are experimental and opt-in.

Who it suits

Chiaki-ng suits PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners who want a remote-play client on Linux, Windows, or macOS. Its controller options may also suit players configuring gyro controls, haptics, or adaptive triggers.

Verdict

Chiaki-ng combines console discovery, remote connections, streaming settings, and controller configuration in a free client. Network limitations and experimental PS5 controls are worth noting before setup.

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