https://github.com/lizardbyte/sunshine
Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
https://github.com/lizardbyte/sunshine
cpp docker flathub-pkg game-stream game-streaming game-streaming-server geforce-experience homebrew-pkg maintainer-wanted moonlight pacman-pkg python remote-desktop replicator-custom-issues replicator-release-notifications rtd winget-pkg
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Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/lizardbyte/sunshine
- Owner: LizardByte
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2021-12-15T23:38:57.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-07T17:05:42.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-04-07T19:07:30.077Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: cpp, docker, flathub-pkg, game-stream, game-streaming, game-streaming-server, geforce-experience, homebrew-pkg, maintainer-wanted, moonlight, pacman-pkg, python, remote-desktop, replicator-custom-issues, replicator-release-notifications, rtd, winget-pkg
- Language: C++
- Homepage: http://app.lizardbyte.dev/Sunshine/
- Size: 59.3 MB
- Stars: 35,845
- Watchers: 142
- Forks: 1,821
- Open Issues: 106
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: docs/contributing.md
- License: LICENSE
- Notice: NOTICE
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README
Sunshine
Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
## ℹ️ About
Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
Offering low-latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware
encoding. Software encoding is also available. You can connect to Sunshine from any Moonlight client on a variety of
devices. A web UI is provided to allow configuration, and client pairing, from your favorite web browser. Pair from
the local server or any mobile device.
LizardByte has the full documentation hosted on [Read the Docs](https://docs.lizardbyte.dev/projects/sunshine)
* [Stable Docs](https://docs.lizardbyte.dev/projects/sunshine/latest/)
* [Beta Docs](https://docs.lizardbyte.dev/projects/sunshine/master/)
## 🎮 Feature Compatibility
Gamepad Emulation
Feature
FreeBSD
Linux
macOS
Windows
What type of gamepads can be emulated on the host.
Clients may support other gamepads.
DualShock / DS4 (PlayStation 4)
➖
➖
❌
✅
DualSense / DS5 (PlayStation 5)
❌
✅
❌
❌
Nintendo Switch Pro
✅
✅
❌
❌
Xbox 360
➖
➖
❌
✅
Xbox One/Series
✅
✅
❌
❌
Encoding API
Encoding API
GPU Vendor
FreeBSD
Linux
macOS
Windows
AMF
AMD
➖
➖
➖
✅
Media Foundation
Qualcomm
➖
➖
➖
✅
NVENC
NVIDIA
➖
✅
➖
✅
QuickSync
Intel
➖
➖
➖
✅
VAAPI
AMD
✅
✅
➖
➖
Intel
✅
✅
➖
➖
NVIDIA
➖
✅
➖
➖
Video Toolbox
Apple
➖
➖
✅
➖
Intel
➖
➖
✅
➖
Vulkan Video
AMD
🟡
✅
➖
➖
Intel
🟡
🟡
➖
➖
NVIDIA
➖
🟡
➖
➖
Software
Any
✅
✅
✅
✅
Screen Capture
Capture Method
FreeBSD
Linux
macOS
Windows
DXGI Desktop Duplication
➖
➖
➖
✅
KMS/DRM
✅
✅
➖
➖
NvFBC (X11 only)
➖
✅
➖
➖
ScreenCaptureKit
➖
➖
✅
➖
Wayland (wlroots)
✅
✅
➖
➖
Windows.Graphics.Capture
➖
➖
➖
🟡
↳ Portable
➖
➖
➖
✅
↳ Service
➖
➖
➖
❌
X11
✅
✅
➖
➖
XDG Desktop Portal
✅
✅
➖
➖
KWin Screencast
✅
✅
➖
➖
Capture → Encoding Compatibility (Linux/FreeBSD)
Capture Method
VAAPI
Vulkan Video
NVENC (CUDA)
Software
KMS/DRM
✅
✅
✅
✅
NvFBC
❌
❌
✅
❌
Wayland (wlroots)
✅
❌
✅
✅
X11
✅
❌
✅
✅
XDG Desktop Portal
✅
✅
✅
✅
KWin Screencast
✅
✅
✅
✅
**Legend:** ✅ Supported | 🟡 Partial Support | ❌ Not Yet Supported | ➖ Not Applicable
## 🖥️ System Requirements
> [!WARNING]
> These tables are a work in progress. Do not purchase hardware based on this information.
Minimum Requirements
Component
Requirement
GPU
AMD: VCE 1.0 or higher, see: obs-amd hardware support
Intel:
FreeBSD/Linux: VAAPI-compatible, see: VAAPI hardware support
Windows: Skylake or newer with QuickSync encoding support
Nvidia: NVENC enabled cards, see: nvenc support matrix
CPU
AMD: Ryzen 3 or higher
Intel: Core i3 or higher
RAM
4GB or more
OS
FreeBSD: 14.3+
Linux/Debian: 13+ (trixie)
Linux/Fedora: 41+
Linux/Ubuntu: 22.04+ (jammy)
macOS: 14.2+
Windows: 11+ (Windows Server does not support virtual gamepads)
Network
Host: 5GHz, 802.11ac
Client: 5GHz, 802.11ac
4k Suggestions
Component
Requirement
GPU
AMD: Video Coding Engine 3.1 or higher
Intel:
FreeBSD/Linux: HD Graphics 510 or higher
Windows: Skylake or newer with QuickSync encoding support
Nvidia:
FreeBSD/Linux: GeForce RTX 2000 series or higher
Windows: Geforce GTX 1080 or higher
CPU
AMD: Ryzen 5 or higher
Intel: Core i5 or higher
Network
Host: CAT5e ethernet or better
Client: CAT5e ethernet or better
HDR Suggestions
Component
Requirement
GPU
AMD: Video Coding Engine 3.4 or higher
Intel: HD Graphics 730 or higher
Nvidia: Pascal-based GPU (GTX 10-series) or higher
CPU
AMD: Ryzen 5 or higher
Intel: Core i5 or higher
Network
Host: CAT5e ethernet or better
Client: CAT5e ethernet or better
## ❓ Support
Our support methods are listed in our [LizardByte Docs](https://docs.lizardbyte.dev/latest/about/support.html).
## 💲 Sponsors and Supporters
## 👥 Contributors
Thank you to all the contributors who have helped make Sunshine better!
### GitHub
### CrowdIn
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