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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.
Linux users configuring Razer keyboards, mice, and related peripherals
OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately. Available settings depend on the device and installed driver version.
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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.
GPL-3.0-or-later; OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.
Brings lighting effects and device settings into the same workflow.
Install a compatible OpenRazer version, inspect the detected device options, and test a modest lighting or input change before creating a custom effect.
OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.
Available settings depend on the device and installed driver version.
Polychromatic fits Linux users configuring Razer keyboards, mice, and related peripherals. Install a compatible OpenRazer version, inspect the detected device options, and test a modest lighting or input change before creating a custom effect.
OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately. Available settings depend on the device and installed driver version. Check compatibility with the target hardware and operating system before relying on it for everyday use.
The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.
Yes. Polychromatic includes lighting effects. Install a compatible OpenRazer version, inspect the detected device options, and test a modest lighting or input change before creating a custom effect.
OpenRazer must be installed on the host separately.
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