Greenlight is a streaming application for Xbox and xCloud
Publisher’s description
What is Greenlight?
Greenlight is an open-source live streaming program for Windows from UnknownSKL. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4.2, released on June 5, 2026. 6 versions are listed since March 28, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (unknownskl/greenlight) has 2,900 stars. Similar programs include Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop and Streamlink.
Project description on GitHub: “Greenlight is an open-source client for xCloud and Xbox home streaming made in Typescript.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Greenlight is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Greenlight safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F91BC5CD27DF2317D4FB72F482AD886350FDC3700867939E196849959D3F405· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.2Latest | June 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.2 | April 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.1 | April 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.1 | March 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.0 | March 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.1 | March 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id UnknownSKL.Greenlight -escoop install extras/greenlightGreenlight-Setup-2.4.2.exe /Smsiexec /x {D6A7DDA9-B66F-5F48-B65D-6EE51DF9F294} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.unknownskl.greenlightInformation
- Publisher
- UnknownSKL
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/unknownskl/greenlight
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.4.2
- Released
- June 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 28, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.7
- GitHub stars
- 2,900
- GitHub forks
- 182
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- UnknownSKL.Greenlight
- Scoop package
- extras/greenlight
- MSI product code
- {D6A7DDA9-B66F-5F48-B65D-6EE51DF9F294}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greenlight free?
Yes. Greenlight is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Greenlight safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Greenlight with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Greenlight be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Greenlight run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Greenlight?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 28, 2024.
What are alternatives to Greenlight?
Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink, DistroAV and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
