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Wolf

Ch 324.9of 32 Photo Vault Apps
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Host platformsLinux
  4. 4Local co-op supportYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: games-on-whales.github.io
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Overview

Wolf is ranked #32 of 32 in photo vault apps on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted.

Compared on photo vault apps

Host platforms
Linuxgames-on-whales.github.io
Local co-op support
Yesgames-on-whales.github.io

Facts

Purpose
Wolf is an open-source streaming server for Moonlight that lets multiple remote clients share one server to play games.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Virtual desktops
Wolf can create virtual desktops on demand at different resolutions and frame rates without a monitor or dummy plug.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Streaming
Wolf aims to provide low-latency video and audio streaming with gamepad support.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Multi-GPU
Wolf can use multiple GPUs for different jobs, such as encoding on an integrated GPU while gaming on another GPU.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
Wolf runs as a container and starts additional containers on demand; the quickstart documents Docker and Podman setups.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Wolf UI
Wolf UI lets users select profiles, browse and launch applications, download application images, and create lobbies for shared sessions.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
Wolf uses a TOML configuration file and optional environment variables, and supports profiles with separate application lists.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security
After pairing, Wolf checks HTTPS requests for a valid client certificate and allows only successfully paired clients to call the APIs.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
API
Wolf exposes a REST API through a Unix socket; its documentation warns that exposing it over TCP is dangerous because it can pair clients and execute commands.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Host requirements
The documented setup requires Linux device access including /dev/uinput and /dev/uhid for virtual gamepads and DualSense emulation.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
The configuration documentation says multi-GPU load balancing is planned for future releases.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project homepage points users to the Moonlight Discord channel for community help.games-on-whales.github.io · 4 Oct 2026

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