switch-lan-play ☆
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Description:
Make you and your friends play games like in a LAN
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: gaming networking nintendo-switch lan multiplayer
Install: brew install switch-lan-play
About:
SwitchLanPlay is a layer-2 tunneling tool that simulates a Local Area Network (LAN) environment over the internet. It allows Nintendo Switch consoles to connect and play multiplayer games as if they were on the same local network. This enables seamless online multiplayer for games that only support local wireless play.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform server and client support
  • Low latency for real-time gaming
  • Supports multiple Nintendo Switch consoles simultaneously
  • Simple command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Playing Nintendo Switch multiplayer games with friends remotely
  • LAN parties when physical proximity isn't possible
  • Testing network-dependent games in a simulated LAN environment
Alternatives:
  • ZeroTier – General-purpose VPN that creates virtual networks, but requires more configuration for Switch compatibility
  • Parsec – Game streaming solution that shares screen/audio rather than creating a true LAN network
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2025 3:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6b9f944a
Sep 13, 2024 12:16am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b9bf535
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