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Universal-DB
Search Universal-DB, a database listing homebrew software for Nintendo DS and 3DS systems.
About Universal-DB
Universal-DB is a database of homebrew software for Nintendo DS and 3DS systems. It lists apps with descriptions, system type, version, and last-updated date, and shows recently updated entries on the homepage.
It serves as the default UniStore for Universal-Updater on 3DS for browsing and installing apps on the device. For Nintendo DSi, it supports downloads through dsidl QR codes and Kekatsu. It also provides an RSS feed for update notifications, shared to Discord and Bluesky. Most listing information is gathered automatically from the apps’ GitHub repositories.
Key features
- Lists of Nintendo DS and 3DS homebrew with versions and update dates
- Shows recently updated homebrew entries on homepage
- Works as default UniStore for Universal-Updater on 3DS
- Supports DSi downloads via dsidl QR codes
- Supports on-device browsing via Kekatsu with databases.txt file
- Provides RSS feed also shared to Discord and Bluesky
Best for: People with a Nintendo DS, DSi, or 3DS who want to find homebrew software.
Good for
- Listings include version numbers and last-updated dates
- On-device installation options for 3DS and DSi
- Update notifications through RSS, Discord, and Bluesky
Watch out for
- Listing details are auto-gathered from GitHub and can be incorrect
Universal-DB at a glance
- Website
- db.universal-team.net
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Universal-DB FAQ
How can I install apps from Universal-DB on a 3DS?
Use Universal-Updater, for which Universal-DB is the default UniStore, to browse and install apps directly on the 3DS.
How can I download apps from Universal-DB on a Nintendo DSi?
Use dsidl with the site’s QR codes, or use Kekatsu on the device. First-time Kekatsu users place databases.txt in sd:/Kekatsu/.
How can I get notified of homebrew updates?
Copy the site’s page URL into an RSS reader. The feed is also shared in the Discord server’s #universal-db-updates channel and to Bluesky.
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