Next-Generation of Chiaki (the open-source remote play client for PlayStation)
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Connect to PlayStation Remote Play with Chiaki, a free and open-source client.
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Chiaki is a free and open source client for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Remote Play, available for Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Android, macOS, Windows and Nintendo Switch. It finds a console automatically when the console is on or in standby on the local network and discovery has not been disabled; otherwise the console can be added manually by IP address. Registering a console requires a PSN AccountID, obtained with an included Python 3 script that logs into PSN via OAuth, plus a registration PIN generated from the console's Remote Play settings. The project is in maintenance mode: all relevant features are considered implemented, no major updates are planned, and contributions are accepted only in special cases such as security issues. A more active community project, chiaki-ng, is referenced for users who want faster development. It is not endorsed or certified by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.
Key features
- Remote Play client for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Runs on Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Android, macOS, Windows and Nintendo Switch
- Automatic local network console discovery, with manual IP address entry
- Console registration using a PSN AccountID and a registration PIN
- Prebuilt releases: AppImage, APK, .dmg, .zip and .nro packages
- Builds from source with CMake, Qt 5, FFMPEG, libopus, OpenSSL 1.1 and SDL 2
Best for: Users who want a free, open source PlayStation 4 or 5 Remote Play client, including those on less mainstream platforms such as the BSDs or Nintendo Switch.
Good for
- Free and open source software released under the GNU AGPL version 3
- Wide platform coverage, including BSD systems and Nintendo Switch
- Available as prebuilt releases for several platforms or buildable from source
Watch out for
- In maintenance mode only, with no major updates planned and contributions accepted only in special cases
- Not endorsed or certified by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
- Distributed without warranty under the AGPL
Chiaki at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Chiaki alternatives
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Stream games from a computer to supported devices using Steam Remote Play.
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Chiaki FAQ
Which consoles does Chiaki support?
It is a Remote Play client for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
How do I register my console with Chiaki?
Put the console into registration mode (PS4: Settings -> Remote Play -> Add Device; PS5: Settings -> System -> Remote Play -> Link Device), then provide your PSN AccountID and the registration PIN.
How do I obtain my PSN AccountID?
Run the included Python 3 script scripts/psn-account-id.py in a terminal and follow its instructions; it obtains the AccountID from PSN after an OAuth login. Since PS4 7.0 this AccountID is used instead of the Online-ID for registration.
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