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Greenlight provides an open-source client for Xbox's cloud play service and home streaming.
About Greenlight
Greenlight is an open-source desktop client for Xbox cloud streaming (xCloud) and Xbox home streaming. It is built in JavaScript and TypeScript and works as an application wrapper around the xbox-xcloud-player project. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows and Steam Deck. The project is released under the MIT license and can be installed from Flathub, downloaded as pre-compiled binaries, or built from source using Node.js and Yarn.
The client streams video and audio from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles, supports gamepad input with rumble on xCloud, and offers keyboard controls with default key mappings. It also includes a built-in list of online friends and a debug statistics overlay. The project states that Greenlight is not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox or Moonlight, and that all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Steam Deck support is described as reported to work with some small bugs and side effects.
Key features
- Streams video and audio from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles
- Gamepad support with rumble on xCloud
- Keyboard controls with default key mappings
- Built-in online friends list showing which friends are online
- Debug statistics overlay showing buffer queues, decoder FPS and latency
- Launch arguments for fullscreen mode and starting a stream on sign-in
Best for: Users who want an open-source desktop client for Xbox cloud and home streaming on Linux, macOS, Windows or Steam Deck.
Good for
- Open source under the MIT license
- Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows and Steam Deck
- Supports gamepad input with rumble on xCloud as well as keyboard controls
Watch out for
- Steam Deck support is reported to have some small bugs and side effects
- The connection status indicator in the statistics overlay is not always accurate
Greenlight at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Greenlight FAQ
How can I install Greenlight?
It can be installed from Flathub, downloaded as pre-compiled binaries from the latest releases, or compiled from source. Building from source requires NodeJS and Yarn.
Which Xbox consoles can Greenlight stream from?
The application streams video and audio from the Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles for home streaming.
How do I show streaming debug statistics?
During a stream, press the tilde (~) key on your keyboard to show debug statistics.
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