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Greenlight
What it is
Greenlight is a free, open-source client for xCloud and Xbox home streaming. It streams video and audio from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles and accepts gamepad or keyboard controls; rumble is available on xCloud. An online friends list shows which friends are online. Greenlight runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Steam Deck, and its WebUI can expose the service over a network to Chromium-based browsers. Downloads include Flathub installations and precompiled release binaries. The software is written in JavaScript and TypeScript. Version 2.4.0 changed authentication from XAL to MSAL and added English, Russian, and Ukrainian localization; version 2.4.2 added German. The V2 release is in maintenance mode, receiving critical bug fixes without planned new features. Greenlight supports Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, with a maximum resolution of 1080p, console support, and local co-op support.
For and against
For
- Free MIT-licensed software
- Streams Xbox One and Series consoles
- Gamepad, keyboard, and xCloud rumble support
- Online friends list
- Local co-op support
Against
- V2 receives critical fixes only
- Steam Deck has reported bugs
- Maximum resolution is 1080p
- No paid plans listed
The verdict
Greenlight combines Xbox console streaming, xCloud controls, friends, and browser access in a free open-source client. Its maintenance-only V2 status and stated compatibility issues matter when choosing it.
Who it suits
Greenlight suits people who want an open-source Xbox streaming client on desktop Linux, macOS, or Windows, or through a Chromium-based browser. It also fits users with Steam Deck devices who can accept the reported bugs and side effects.
Plans and prices
Open-source
MIT license · no paid plans listed
Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Affiliation
- Greenlight states that it is not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox, or Moonlight.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Version 2.4.0 replaced the XAL authentication mechanism with MSAL.unknownskl.github.io · read 1 Oct 2026
- Controls
- It supports gamepad controls, keyboard controls, and rumble on xCloud.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Downloads are provided as Flathub installation and precompiled release binaries.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Friends
- It includes an online friends list showing which friends are online.github.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Greenlight is an open-source client for xCloud and Xbox home streaming.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Steam Deck
- The application is reported to work on Steam Deck with some small bugs and side effects.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- It streams video and audio from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The client is made in JavaScript and TypeScript.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Web access
- A WebUI option can make Greenlight available over a network to devices with Chromium-based browsers.unknownskl.github.io · read 1 Oct 2026
