openrgb ☆
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Description:
Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0rc2,0fca93e@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OpenRGBProject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: rgb lighting hardware customization open-source
Install: brew install --cask openrgb
About:
OpenRGB provides a unified interface to control RGB lighting across a wide range of PC hardware components from various manufacturers. It allows users to customize colors, effects, and patterns without the need to run multiple, often resource-heavy, proprietary applications. This open-source tool aims to bring synchronization and advanced control to RGB setups in a single, lightweight package.
Key Features:
  • Cross-brand hardware support for motherboards, GPUs, RAM, and peripherals
  • Synchronize lighting effects across all compatible devices in one interface
  • Open-source and lightweight, avoiding proprietary software bloat
  • Plugin support for advanced features and integrations
Use Cases:
  • Synchronizing RGB lighting across components from different manufacturers (e.g., ASUS motherboard with Corsair RAM)
  • Creating custom lighting profiles and effects not available in official vendor software
  • Controlling RGB on Linux systems where official vendor tools are unavailable
Alternatives:
  • SignalRGB – A popular alternative with a focus on visual effects and plugins, but has a freemium model and is Windows-only.
  • Vendor-specific software (e.g., iCUE, Armoury Crate) – Official tools offer deep integration for their own products but cannot sync across brands and are often resource-intensive.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 5, 2026 1:51pm 1.0rc2,0fca93e 0 VERSION_BUMP 0693165f
Sep 15, 2025 12:45pm 0.9,b5f46e3 0 VERSION_BUMP 0829875e
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 0.9,b5f46e3 0 VERSION_BUMP ef005066
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