Tech riderRev. 1 Oct 2026
Greenlight
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Host platformsXbox One, Xbox Series, Xbox Cloud Gaming
- 4Client platformsLinux, macOS, Windows, Steam Deck, Chromium-based web browsers
- 5Maximum resolution1080p
- 6Console supportYes
- 7Local co-op supportYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Greenlight is ranked #7 of 26 in game remote play software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
Greenlight plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game remote play software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Host platforms
- Xbox One, Xbox Series, Xbox Cloud Gaminggithub.com
- Client platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows, Steam Deck, Chromium-based web browsersgithub.com
- Maximum resolution
- 1080pgithub.com
- Console support
- Yesgithub.com
- Local co-op support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Greenlight is an open-source client for xCloud and Xbox home streaming.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The client is made in JavaScript and TypeScript.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- It streams video and audio from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Controls
- It supports gamepad controls, keyboard controls, and rumble on xCloud.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Friends
- It includes an online friends list showing which friends are online.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Web access
- A WebUI option can make Greenlight available over a network to devices with Chromium-based browsers.unknownskl.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Version 2.4.0 replaced the XAL authentication mechanism with MSAL.unknownskl.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
- Localization
- Version 2.4.2 added German language support, while version 2.4.0 added English, Russian, and Ukrainian localization.unknownskl.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
- Steam Deck
- The application is reported to work on Steam Deck with some small bugs and side effects.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Downloads are provided as Flathub installation and precompiled release binaries.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Maintenance
- The V2 release is in maintenance mode with only critical bug fixes and no new features planned for it.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Affiliation
- Greenlight states that it is not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox, or Moonlight.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/unknownskl/greenlight· checked 1 Oct 2026
- unknownskl.github.io/greenlight/docs/desktop/changelog· checked 1 Oct 2026
- github.com/unknownskl/greenlight/releases· checked 1 Oct 2026