OpenRazer provides Linux drivers and a user-space daemon for controlling Razer peripherals.
Polychromatic
Polychromatic manages RGB lighting peripherals on GNU/Linux through a front-end that supports OpenRazer.
About Polychromatic
Polychromatic is a front-end for OpenRazer that controls lighting and hardware features of Razer devices on GNU/Linux. It provides a controller for configuration and animated effects, plus a tray applet for changing settings from the system tray.
It works with OpenRazer-supported hardware, described as over 210 devices including keyboards, mice, mouse mats and headsets. The application runs locally without a cloud service or login, and the project states it is not affiliated with Razer and plans support for additional vendors.
Key features
- Configure hardware features through controller interface
- Create animated lighting effects for supported devices
- Adjust settings from desktop system tray applet
- Manage keyboards, mice, mouse mats and headsets
- Operate with over 210 OpenRazer-supported devices
- Run locally on computer without cloud or login
Best for: GNU/Linux users with OpenRazer-supported Razer devices who want local control of lighting effects.
Good for
- Runs locally with no cloud service or login required
- Supports over 210 device models across several peripheral types
- Offers controller and system tray applet for different levels of access
Watch out for
- Requires GNU/Linux with OpenRazer to function
- Centered on Razer hardware; additional vendors are described as still to come
Polychromatic at a glance
- Website
- polychromatic.app
- 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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Polychromatic FAQ
Which devices work with Polychromatic?
It works with OpenRazer-supported devices, listed as over 210 devices including keyboards, mice, mouse mats and headsets.
Does Polychromatic need an online account?
No. The homepage states there are no clouds and no login, with software running locally on the computer.
Is Polychromatic affiliated with Razer?
No. The project states it and OpenRazer are not affiliated with Razer.
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