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OpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on manufacturer software.
About OpenRGB
OpenRGB is a program for controlling RGB lighting devices without using manufacturer software. It is intended to replace multiple proprietary control programs with one app that can manage devices from different manufacturers together.
You can use it to control lighting across supported devices on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It uses a lightweight interface designed to use little RAM and CPU. It also provides a network-based SDK with bindings for languages including C++, Python, C#, and Java, plus a client for syncing lighting across multiple systems over a network.
It includes a plugin interface for adding functions to the interface, with existing plugins such as an effects engine, an E1.31 data receiver, and a visual layout editor. It suits people with RGB hardware from several brands who want central control, including users on Linux and macOS, and those who want to add devices or integrations using code.
Key features
- Control RGB devices from different manufacturers in one app
- Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Lightweight interface with low RAM and CPU use
- Network SDK with bindings for C++, Python, C#, Java
- Sync lighting across multiple systems over network
- Plugin interface with effects engine and layout editor
Best for: People with RGB devices from multiple brands who want one control app on Windows, Linux, or macOS.
Good for
- Replaces multiple manufacturer programs with one app
- Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Open source under GPL version 2
- Supports plugins and third-party integrations via SDK
Watch out for
- Adding a new device requires C++ knowledge
OpenRGB at a glance
- Website
- openrgb.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OpenRGB FAQ
What is OpenRGB used for?
It controls RGB lighting devices and replaces manufacturer software so devices from different brands can be managed in one app.
Which operating systems does OpenRGB run on?
It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and has been tested on X86, X86_64, ARM32, and ARM64 processors including Raspberry Pi.
Is OpenRGB free and open source?
Yes, it is free and open source software under GNU General Public License version 2, and the code can be viewed and modified.
Can OpenRGB sync lighting across multiple computers?
Yes, it includes an SDK client that can synchronize multiple systems over the network.
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