Wolf
Wolf is a free, open-source streaming server for Moonlight that lets multiple remote clients share one Linux host for games.
What Wolf is
Wolf is a free, open-source streaming server for Moonlight that lets multiple remote clients share one Linux host for games. It runs in containers and can start additional containers when needed, with Docker and Podman setups documented. Wolf can create virtual desktops at different resolutions and frame rates without a monitor or dummy plug, and aims to stream video and audio with low latency and gamepad support. It can use separate GPUs for different jobs, such as encoding on an integrated GPU while another handles gaming, although multi-GPU load balancing is planned for a future release. Wolf UI supports profiles, application browsing and launching, image downloads, and shared-session lobbies. Configuration uses TOML, optional environment variables, and profile-specific application lists. After pairing, API requests require a valid client certificate.
Good
- Free and open source under an MIT license
- Supports multiple remote clients on one host
- Creates virtual desktops without a monitor
- Provides gamepad support and local co-op
- Runs games in low-privilege containers
Watch out
- Linux host access to /dev/uinput and /dev/uhid required
- Multi-GPU load balancing is planned, not available
- Exposing the REST API over TCP is dangerous
- Uses Moonlight as its documented client
Who it suits
Wolf suits Linux users who want Moonlight streaming for multiple remote clients or shared sessions. It is intended for a specific streaming setup rather than general-purpose streaming.
Verdict
Wolf is a focused Linux and container-based Moonlight server for shared game streaming. Its virtual desktops, profiles, and multi-GPU job separation are useful, but setup requires Linux device access and careful API security.
The facts
Each one read from Wolf's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- Wolf exposes a REST API through a Unix socket; its documentation warns that exposing it over TCP is dangerous because it can pair clients and execute commands.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Client
- The documented streaming client is Moonlight.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Its configuration file can be edited to change encoding pipelines, GPU settings, and low-level Docker or Podman details.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Containers
- Wolf is Linux- and Docker-first and runs games in containers with low privileges.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Wolf runs as a container and starts additional containers on demand; the quickstart documents Docker and Podman setups.checked 4 Oct 2026
- GPU use
- It can use multiple GPUs at once for different jobs, such as encoding on an integrated GPU while gaming on another GPU.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Host requirements
- The documented setup requires Linux device access including /dev/uinput and /dev/uhid for virtual gamepads and DualSense emulation.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The project describes Wolf as a tool for a specific need and points people seeking general-purpose streaming to Sunshine.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The project page displays an MIT license badge.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Multi-GPU
- Wolf can use multiple GPUs for different jobs, such as encoding on an integrated GPU while gaming on another GPU.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Multiple users
- Wolf aims to let multiple users stream different content using the same remote host hardware.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The configuration documentation says multi-GPU load balancing is planned for future releases.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Wolf is an open source streaming server for Moonlight that lets multiple remote clients share one server to play videogames.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Wolf is an open-source streaming server for Moonlight that lets multiple remote clients share one server to play games.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- After pairing, Wolf checks HTTPS requests for a valid client certificate and allows only successfully paired clients to call the APIs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The project lists low-latency video and audio streaming with gamepad support as a primary goal.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project page links to a Discord badge and acknowledges help from the Moonlight Discord community.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Virtual desktops
- It creates virtual desktops on demand and supports any resolution and frame rate without a monitor or dummy plug.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Wolf UI
- Wolf UI lets users select profiles, browse and launch applications, download application images, and create lobbies for shared sessions.checked 4 Oct 2026
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