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StreamLight

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Product
StreamLight is a Moonlight fork with a gamepad-first interface and integration with the StreamTweak host companion.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The project describes optional Philips Hue Sync support and branded tile artwork for the Windows 11 Xbox app’s “My apps” section.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The StreamTweak bridge signs commands with the client’s Moonlight identity certificate and requires one-time host approval using a four-digit PIN.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The repository includes a “Support the Project” heading but states no support channel in the visible README text.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
StreamLight is released under the GPL v3 License.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Additional host features
Paired features include Tailscale address handling, store badges for Steam, Epic, GOG, Ubisoft, Xbox, Battle.net, and EA App, and an optional shared clipboard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Clipboard
Optional shared clipboard transfers text up to 32 KB using a key that lasts one stream; copied passwords are cleared on the receiving side within 60 seconds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Clipboard security
The shared clipboard is off until enabled and encrypts text with a key that lasts for one stream; its stated limit is 32 KB.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility
It runs on Windows 10 and 11 and works as a Moonlight-compatible client with Sunshine, Apollo, Vibeshine, and Vibepollo hosts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Controls
The interface supports gamepad navigation, keyboard controls, and configurable keyboard hotkeys and controller shortcuts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download
The installation instructions direct users to download the latest installer from the project’s GitHub Releases page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Host integration
With StreamTweak installed on the host, StreamLight offers host metrics, session quality reporting, remote power controls, and Windows Update management.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Install and updates
The README directs users to download the latest installer from GitHub Releases and says in-app updates check downloads against a GitHub checksum.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Interface
The interface is designed for gamepad navigation, with keyboard access and configurable shortcuts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable limits
The PyroWave codec requires hundreds of Mbps and a Vibeshine or Vibepollo 2.0 host.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Profiles
Users can create up to three named profiles per host and set per-game overrides.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Remote access
Tailscale integration can track LAN and Tailscale addresses for a host on one tile and optionally use the Tailscale endpoint.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Stream controls
While streaming, users can change resolution, frame rate, bitrate, HDR, and frame pacing; custom resolutions and frame rates are supported.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Stream settings
Users can adjust resolution, frame rate, bitrate, HDR, and frame pacing while streaming.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming
Its streaming engine uses FFmpeg, D3D11VA, DXVA2, libplacebo, and moonlight-common-c.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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