openrgb ☆

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Description:
Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0rc3,6fbcf62@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	Change	Commit
Jun 29, 2026 2:06am	1.0rc3,6fbcf62	VERSION_BUMP	7b7a400d
Apr 5, 2026 1:51pm	1.0rc2,0fca93e	VERSION_BUMP	0693165f
Sep 15, 2025 12:45pm	0.9,b5f46e3	VERSION_BUMP	0829875e
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	0.9,b5f46e3	VERSION_BUMP	ef005066
Jan 3, 2023 8:19am	0.8,fb88964	NEW	64b7bb02