Big Remote Play

What it does

Accessibility

Its GTK 4/libadwaita interface is designed for keyboard, touch, compact windows, high contrast, large text, RTL and CJK layouts.checked 8 Oct 2026

Availability

The repository recommends the BigLinux/Manjaro package when available and says the Python wheel alone is not a complete desktop installation.checked 8 Oct 2026

Configuration

The project says it preserves existing configuration instead of replacing native game libraries, paired devices, or network profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026

Credentials

Supported passwords and tokens can be kept in the desktop keyring through Secret Service.checked 8 Oct 2026

Existing setup

The project says it preserves existing game libraries, paired devices and network profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026

Game sharing

It guides users through sharing a game or the whole desktop with Sunshine.checked 8 Oct 2026

Intended users

The README describes the project as a task-oriented interface for Linux users who want to play remotely using games and desktops they already have.checked 8 Oct 2026

Interface

Its adaptive GTK 4/libadwaita interface is designed for keyboard, touch, compact windows, high contrast, large text, right-to-left, and CJK layouts.checked 8 Oct 2026

License

The application is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.checked 8 Oct 2026

License and contributions

Big Remote Play is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, and the project welcomes contributions in English or Portuguese.checked 8 Oct 2026

Limits

Big Remote Play says it does not silently install components, expose Sunshine’s administration panel, open internet ports or change system audio output when a page is opened.checked 8 Oct 2026

Network integrations

For play across different networks, it supports setup guidance for Tailscale, Headscale, or ZeroTier.checked 8 Oct 2026

Notable limits

The project says it does not silently install components, expose the Sunshine administration panel, open internet ports, or change system audio output merely because a page was opened.checked 8 Oct 2026

Privacy guidance

The project says sharing the whole desktop can expose notifications and other windows, and warns against publishing passwords, tokens, authentication keys, private certificates, unredacted backups, or private network addresses.checked 8 Oct 2026

Private networks

For computers on different networks, it supports setup guidance for Tailscale, Headscale or ZeroTier.checked 8 Oct 2026

Purpose

Big Remote Play is a free-software GTK application that guides Sunshine, Moonlight, and private-network setup from one place.checked 8 Oct 2026

Release status

The project says a stable release still requires target-machine validation of streaming, GPU capture and encoding, audio routing, VPN authentication, PolicyKit, keyring behavior, and assistive technologies.checked 8 Oct 2026

Remote connection

It guides users through connecting from another computer with Moonlight.checked 8 Oct 2026

Security guidance

The project advises running the UI as a normal user, pairing only trusted computers, and protecting backups because they may contain private certificates.checked 8 Oct 2026

Support

The project invites bug reports and contributions through its repository and asks reports to include versions, session type, network setup and sanitized evidence.checked 8 Oct 2026