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Wolf
On the record
- 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Client
- The documented streaming client is Moonlight.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Its configuration file can be edited to change encoding pipelines, GPU settings, and low-level Docker or Podman details.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Containers
- Wolf is Linux- and Docker-first and runs games in containers with low privileges.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- GPU use
- It can use multiple GPUs at once for different jobs, such as encoding on an integrated GPU while gaming on another GPU.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The project describes Wolf as a tool for a specific need and points people seeking general-purpose streaming to Sunshine.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The project page displays an MIT license badge.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Multiple users
- Wolf aims to let multiple users stream different content using the same remote host hardware.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The configuration documentation says multi-GPU load balancing is planned for future releases.games-on-whales.github.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Wolf is an open source streaming server for Moonlight that lets multiple remote clients share one server to play videogames.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- 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 · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The project lists low-latency video and audio streaming with gamepad support as a primary goal.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project page links to a Discord badge and acknowledges help from the Moonlight Discord community.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Virtual desktops
- It creates virtual desktops on demand and supports any resolution and frame rate without a monitor or dummy plug.games-on-whales.github.io · read 9 Oct 2026
