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OpenRazer
OpenRazer provides Linux drivers and a user-space daemon for controlling Razer peripherals.
About OpenRazer
OpenRazer is a community-led effort to support Razer peripherals on Linux. It consists of a Linux kernel module, a user-space daemon, and a Python library for scripts and applications.
It exposes firmware-supported hardware effects, device functions such as brightness, DPI and polling rate, and custom addressable RGB lighting. Settings retention varies by hardware, use with Razer Synapse resets stored state, and most mouse DPI hardware buttons keep their default behaviour.
Key features
- Expose firmware-supported hardware lighting effects
- Adjust brightness, DPI and polling rate
- Enable custom addressable RGB lighting via software
- Rebuild kernel module on updates using DKMS
- Provide battery notifications and screensaver brightness control
- Offer Python library for scripts and applications
Best for: Linux users who use supported Razer peripherals and need device control.
Good for
- Compatible with 232 Razer peripherals
- Retains device settings across power cycles on supported hardware
- Includes Python library for scripts and applications
Watch out for
- Settings retention is not supported by all hardware
- Using device with Razer Synapse resets stored state
- Most mice DPI hardware buttons keep default behaviour and range
OpenRazer at a glance
- Website
- openrazer.github.io
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OpenRazer FAQ
What does OpenRazer consist of?
A Linux kernel module with DKMS rebuild support, a daemon for persistence, battery notifications and screensaver brightness control, and a Python library for scripts and applications.
Do device settings persist after power cycles?
Devices retain settings across power cycles where hardware supports it, but support varies and using Razer Synapse will reset the state.
Do on-mouse DPI buttons change behavior under OpenRazer?
Most mice DPI hardware buttons are not intercepted and continue to use default behaviour and range.
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