Moonlight
brew install --cask moonlight
v6.1.0
Stream games from a PC to Mac using NVIDIA GameStream or Sunshine servers.
Why you might care
Free and open-source alternative to Remote Play or Steam Link. Supports low-latency game streaming with customizable resolution and frame rates. Works with both NVIDIA's proprietary GameStream and the open-source Sunshine server, giving flexibility in your streaming setup.
1.2k
30-day installs · #264
3.3k
90-day · #282
9.8k
365-day · #313
Links
- https://moonlight-stream.org/
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/moonlight.rb
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