One of the biggest complaints about RGB is the software ecosystem surrounding it. Every manufacturer has their own app, their own brand, their own style. If you want to mix and match devices, you end up with a ton of conflicting, functionally identical apps competing for your background resources. On top of that, these apps are proprietary and Windows-only. Some even require online accounts. What if there was a way to control all of your RGB devices from a single app, on both Windows and Linux, without any nonsense? That is what OpenRGB sets out to achieve. One app to rule them all.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenRGB?
OpenRGB by OpenRGB is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 15th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on October 16, 2026. The version history goes back to September 15, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 13,127 times. The source code on GitHub (CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB) has 4,606 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, g-helper and Deskflow.
Project description on GitHub: “Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. Supports Windows, Linux, MacOS. Mirror of https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB. Releases can be found on GitLab.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenRGB is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Set colors and select effect modes for a wide variety of RGB hardware
- Save and load profiles
- Control lighting from third party software using the OpenRGB SDK
- Command line interface
- Connect multiple instances of OpenRGB to synchronize lighting across multiple PCs
- Can operate standalone or in a client/headless server configuration
- View device information
- No official/manufacturer software required
- Graphical view of device LEDs makes creating custom patterns easy
AppStream · Flathub
Is OpenRGB 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:
A4CE48A5E1532750AD4F5248424D42F7F2C710775CEE88DB070CCDB63C549CAA· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 1 year · about 4.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.2026 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.2022 | June 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.1646 | September 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenRGB.OpenRGB -echoco install openrgb -yscoop install extras/openrgbmsiexec /i OpenRGB_1.1_Windows_64_8e16de2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F489BC39-265B-4B86-9D77-DD7AE4843A63} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.openrgb.OpenRGBInformation
- Publisher
- OpenRGB
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 4.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 13,127
- GitHub stars
- 4,606
- GitHub forks
- 456
- Website
- openrgb.org
- winget ID
- OpenRGB.OpenRGB
- Chocolatey package
- openrgb
- Scoop package
- extras/openrgb
- MSI product code
- {F489BC39-265B-4B86-9D77-DD7AE4843A63}
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenRGB free?
Yes. OpenRGB is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is OpenRGB 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 OpenRGB 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 OpenRGB be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenRGB 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 OpenRGB?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 15, 2025.
What are alternatives to OpenRGB?
Barrier, g-helper, Deskflow, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
