RazerGenie
RazerGenie is a Qt application for configuring Razer peripherals on GNU/Linux.
What RazerGenie is
RazerGenie is a Qt application for configuring Razer peripherals on GNU/Linux. It relies on OpenRazer to control devices, and its README recommends installing OpenRazer first to help avoid unexpected problems. The project lists packages for Arch Linux, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, and Solus, and the app is also available through Flathub. If a device supported by OpenRazer is not detected, the README points to a possible OpenRazer installation or configuration issue. The project documents a Meson build for people who want to test the application or build the master branch. Functional or visual problems with RazerGenie can be reported in its repository. It supports multiple languages and links to guidance for translation contributors. The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. The listed RazerGenie plan costs nothing; the app is for GNU/Linux and its device control depends on OpenRazer.
Good
- Available through Flathub
- Packages listed for six Linux distributions
- GPL-3.0 license
- Supports multiple languages
Watch out
- Requires OpenRazer for peripheral control
- Limited to GNU/Linux
Who it suits
RazerGenie suits GNU/Linux users who want to configure Razer peripherals through OpenRazer. It may also suit contributors interested in reporting issues or working on translations.
Verdict
RazerGenie provides a Linux configuration interface for Razer peripherals, with OpenRazer as a prerequisite for device control. Check that OpenRazer supports your device and is installed correctly.
Plans and prices
From RazerGenie's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| RazerGenie | Free | GNU/Linux configuration app · requires OpenRazer for peripheral control |
The facts
Each one read from RazerGenie's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Bug reporting
- Functional or visual issues in RazerGenie should be opened in its repository.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Build
- The README documents building with Meson to test the application or the master branch.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Control layer
- It uses OpenRazer to provide control over Razer peripherals.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Flatpak
- RazerGenie is available on Flathub.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Prerequisite
- The README recommends installing OpenRazer first because otherwise users may encounter unexpected problems.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- RazerGenie is a Qt application for configuring Razer devices under GNU/Linux.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The project supports multiple languages and links to translation guidance for contributors.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device support
- The README says a device not being detected may result from an OpenRazer installation or configuration issue if that device is supported by OpenRazer.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Linux distributions
- The README lists packages for Arch Linux, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, and Solus.checked 4 Oct 2026
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