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Aurora
Aurora is open-source software for controlling RGB lighting across brands and integrating game effects.
About Aurora
Aurora-RGB is free, open-source software for controlling RGB lighting on PC peripherals. It works with devices from different brands, including Logitech, Razer, and Corsair, allowing mixed-brand setups to be managed in one place. Supported device types include RGB keyboards, mice, mousepads, fans, and WiFi lights such as Nanoleaf, Phillips Hue, and Yeelight.
With Aurora, you can create custom lighting layers, use interactive keyboard effects such as Key Fade and Key Wave, and display system information like volume percentage and CPU and memory usage on the keyboard. It includes native integrations for games such as CS2, Dota 2, and League of Legends, which can show events like health, ammo, kills, and ability cooldowns. It can also display brand-specific integrations, such as Razer Chroma and Logitech Lightsync effects, and includes tools for previewing effects, importing and exporting profiles, and scripting custom effects.
It suits PC users with RGB peripherals from one or more brands who want centralized lighting control and game-based lighting.
Key features
- Control RGB keyboards, mice, mousepads, fans and WiFi lights
- Use native game integrations for CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends
- Create custom lighting layers with effects like Key Fade and Key Wave
- Display volume, CPU and memory usage on keyboard
- Preview effects without launching game and import/export profiles
- Scripting support for custom lighting effects
Best for: PC gamers with RGB devices from different brands who want game-linked lighting in one program.
Good for
- Free and open-source with all features included
- Supports multiple brands and device types together
- Includes native game integrations and brand-specific integrations
- Profile import/export and scripting support
Aurora at a glance
- Website
- project-aurora.com
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Aurora alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
OpenRazer provides Linux drivers and a user-space daemon for controlling Razer peripherals.
OpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on manufacturer software.
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24 alternatives
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Aurora FAQ
Is Aurora-RGB free?
Yes. The homepage states Aurora-RGB is open-source and all features are free.
Which brands and devices does Aurora support?
It supports brands including Logitech, Razer and Corsair. Supported types include RGB keyboards, mice, mousepads, fans and WiFi lights such as Nanoleaf, Phillips Hue and Yeelight.
Which games work with Aurora?
Natively supported games include CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends. It also supports almost any Logitech LED and Razer Chroma supported games.
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