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Greenlight

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Spec score 8.0 #9 of 27 in Game Remote Play Software

What it is

Greenlight is a free, open-source client for Xbox Cloud Gaming and streaming from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. It carries console video and audio, with gamepad and keyboard controls; rumble is supported on xCloud. An online friends list shows which friends are currently online. Greenlight is made with JavaScript and TypeScript, and runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its WebUI can also make the client available over a network to devices using Chromium-based browsers. Downloads are offered as Flathub installations and precompiled release binaries. The V2 release is in maintenance mode: its developers plan critical bug fixes but no new features. Version 2.4.0 changed authentication from XAL to MSAL and added English, Russian, and Ukrainian localization; German was added in version 2.4.2. The application is reported to work on Steam Deck, with some small bugs and side effects. Greenlight says it is not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox, or Moonlight.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Greenlight is an open-source client for xCloud and Xbox home streaming.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Affiliation
Greenlight states that it is not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox, or Moonlight.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Authentication
Version 2.4.0 replaced the XAL authentication mechanism with MSAL.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unknownskl.github.io
Controls
It supports gamepad controls, keyboard controls, and rumble on xCloud.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Distribution
Downloads are provided as Flathub installation and precompiled release binaries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Friends
It includes an online friends list showing which friends are online.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Localization
Version 2.4.2 added German language support, while version 2.4.0 added English, Russian, and Ukrainian localization.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unknownskl.github.io
Maintenance
The V2 release is in maintenance mode with only critical bug fixes and no new features planned for it.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Steam Deck
The application is reported to work on Steam Deck with some small bugs and side effects.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming
It streams video and audio from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Technology
The client is made in JavaScript and TypeScript.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Web access
A WebUI option can make Greenlight available over a network to devices with Chromium-based browsers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unknownskl.github.io

Plans and prices

Open-source Free MIT license · no paid plans listed Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free, open-source client.
  • Streams Xbox One and Xbox Series video and audio.
  • Supports gamepad and keyboard controls.
  • WebUI reaches Chromium-based browsers over a network.
  • Includes an online friends list.

Limits

  • V2 is in maintenance mode with no new features planned.
  • Steam Deck use has reported bugs and side effects.
  • Free trial is not available.

Who it suits

Greenlight suits Xbox Cloud Gaming users and Xbox console owners who want a streaming client on Linux, macOS, Windows, or Chromium-based browsers. Steam Deck use is also reported, with some small bugs and side effects.

Verdict

Greenlight covers Xbox cloud and home streaming across desktop platforms, with browser access as an option. Its V2 maintenance status and reported Steam Deck issues are worth considering before choosing it.

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