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ProtonPlus

System & gaming tools

ProtonPlus is a Linux manager for installing and organizing Windows compatibility tools and associated launcher settings. It includes runtime updates, launcher support, and steam launch options.

Open-source software
Games and supported launchers are separate requirements.

Ludusavi

System & gaming tools

Ludusavi is a game-save backup utility that identifies supported save locations and previews backup or restore operations. It includes save discovery, backup previews, and restore operations.

Open-source software
Unrecognized games may need custom location entries.

AntiMicroX

System & gaming tools

AntiMicroX is a controller mapping utility that translates gamepad buttons and axes into desktop input actions. It includes keyboard mappings, mouse mappings, and application profiles.

Open-source software
Mappings depend on the desktop environment and application input behavior.

Oversteer

System & gaming tools

Oversteer is a Linux steering-wheel configuration tool exposing device settings supported by the installed drivers. It includes rotation range, force feedback settings, and device profiles.

Open-source software
Supported controls depend on the wheel and kernel driver.

OpenRGB

System & gaming tools

OpenRGB is a hardware lighting controller intended to manage supported RGB devices through one application. It includes lighting effects, saved profiles, and multi-device control. It is aimed at users coordinating RGB lighting across supported hardware brands.

Open-source software
Hardware support varies by device model and firmware.

Polychromatic

System & gaming tools

Polychromatic is a desktop configuration frontend for supported Razer peripherals using the OpenRazer driver stack. It includes lighting effects, device settings, and effect editor. It is aimed at Linux users configuring Razer keyboards, mice, and related peripherals.

Open-source software
OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.

RazerGenie

System & gaming tools

RazerGenie is a graphical Razer device manager exposing supported lighting and input settings through OpenRazer. It includes RGB controls, DPI settings, and per-key lighting. It is aimed at Linux users adjusting supported Razer device behavior.

Open-source software
OpenRazer must be installed outside the Flatpak application.

Piper

System & gaming tools

Piper is a desktop mouse configuration application that exposes settings supplied by the ratbagd device service. It includes DPI configuration, button mappings, and device profiles.

Open-source software
The ratbagd service must be installed and running.

Solaar

System & gaming tools

Solaar is a Linux device manager for supported Logitech keyboards, mice, trackpads, and wireless receivers. It includes device information, receiver pairing, and hardware settings. It is aimed at Linux users managing Logitech input devices and receivers.

Open-source software
It supports Logitech devices rather than peripherals from every manufacturer.

Mission Center

System & gaming tools

Mission Center is a system monitor presenting resource utilization together with application and process-level breakdowns. It includes CPU and memory charts, GPU monitoring, and process breakdowns.

Open-source software
Available measurements depend on hardware and driver support.

Resources

System & gaming tools

Resources is a GNOME system monitor for inspecting hardware utilization and managing running applications and processes. It includes resource charts, process controls, and storage and network monitoring.

Open-source software
Some hardware metrics depend on kernel and driver exposure.

LACT

System & gaming tools

LACT is a Linux GPU monitoring and configuration application for supported AMD, Nvidia, and Intel hardware. It includes GPU information, power controls, and historical monitoring.

Open-source software
Available controls vary by GPU, driver, and permissions.

Fan Control

System & gaming tools

Fan Control is a Linux utility for viewing hardware sensors and configuring supported fans through custom behavior rules. It includes live sensor data, fan behavior rules, and saved configurations.

Open-source software
Hardware access requires the documented udev setup.

KDiskMark

System & gaming tools

KDiskMark is a Linux disk benchmarking application with configurable test parameters and shareable reports. It includes disk benchmarks, queue and block settings, and report generation.

Open-source software
Benchmarks write data and require sufficient free space.

GPU-Viewer

System & gaming tools

GPU-Viewer is a graphical inspector for information reported by OpenGL, Vulkan, and OpenCL system utilities. It includes OpenGL information, Vulkan information, and OpenCL information. It is aimed at Linux users checking graphics API and driver capabilities.

Open-source software
It depends on the underlying information tools and drivers working correctly.

Firmware

System & gaming tools

Firmware is a GNOME utility for inspecting and applying firmware operations supported by the fwupd service. It includes firmware updates, reinstallation, and supported downgrades. It is aimed at Linux users maintaining firmware on supported devices.

Open-source software
Only devices and firmware supported by fwupd are covered.

Fedora Media Writer

System & gaming tools

Fedora Media Writer is a boot-media creator that downloads Fedora images and writes them to removable drives. It includes Fedora downloads, USB image writing, and local image support.

Open-source software
Writing an image overwrites the selected drive.

ISO Image Writer

System & gaming tools

ISO Image Writer is a KDE utility for selecting an ISO image and writing it directly to a USB drive. It includes ISO selection, USB target selection, and image writing.

Open-source software
Writing an image replaces the contents of the selected device.
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