What is Moonlight?

Moonlight allows you to play your PC games on almost any device, whether you're in another room or miles away from your gaming rig.

Moonlight (formerly Limelight) is an open source implementation of NVIDIA's GameStream protocol. We implemented the protocol used by the NVIDIA Shield and wrote a set of 3rd party clients.


You can stream your collection of PC games from your gaming PC to any supported device and play them remotely. Moonlight is perfect for gaming on the go without sacrificing the graphics and game selection available on PC.

Midareuchi 【EXCLUSIVE 2025】

: The story becomes a tactical game of chess. Every time Ami tries to drug or isolate Kaori, the MC is already there with a plausible excuse, forcing the villains to become more desperate and eventually trip over their own schemes. : Satisfying, strategic, and justice-oriented. 3. The "Aftermath" Drama (Post-Betrayal)

Unlike a standard fidget spinner, the Midareuchi is built for . It taps into a specific type of sensory relief:

While Debana-waza requires perfect synchronized timing, Midareuchi requires asynchronous timing. It is the martial equivalent of playing jazz against a metronome.

Midareuchi, which translates to "irregular" or "disordered" hamon, is a type of tempered edge characterized by its irregular, wavy, or undulating pattern. Unlike traditional hamons, which feature a distinct, straight, or curved shape, midareuchi hamons exhibit a more organic, chaotic appearance. This unique pattern is achieved through a specialized tempering process, where the swordsmith applies a combination of clay, water, and heat to create a distinctive, irregular tempered edge. midareuchi

Before it became a staple of modern pop culture, midareuchi held distinct meanings in traditional Japanese practices. 1. Japanese Taiko Drumming

In Western localization, midareuchi is famously translated as or "X-Attack" (and sometimes "Barrage").

While the soloist performs midareuchi, a steady, underlying rhythm—the ji-uchi —is usually maintained by other drummers. This provides the "heartbeat" that prevents the "chaos" from becoming incoherent. : The story becomes a tactical game of chess

As Japanese culture evolved, the term migrated from traditional festival grounds into modern digital spaces. Gaming Terminology

In the vast expanse of Japanese culture, there exist numerous concepts and terms that have been passed down through generations, often shrouded in mystery and intrigue. One such term is "midareuchi," a notion that has been debated and explored by scholars, philosophers, and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of midareuchi, delving into its origins, meanings, and implications on our understanding of the human experience.

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: It appears as an ability for certain jobs (like the Archer or Samurai) that triggers random magic strikes or rapid attacks. 3. Traditional Music (Taiko & Koto)

In Japanese culture, midareuchi is often viewed as a state of mental imbalance or disorder. It is believed to result from an individual's failure to maintain a balanced and harmonious mental state, often due to external pressures or stressors.

Download Moonlight

Moonlight for PC, Mac, and more

Stream to Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Link devices, and Raspberry Pi 4

Moonlight for ChromeOS

Stream to ChromeOS laptops and tablets

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Moonlight for Android

Stream to Android devices

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Moonlight for iOS & Apple TV

Stream to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV

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Moonlight Embedded

Stream to single-board computers

Moonlight for Xbox

Stream to Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X Consoles (Community Port)

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Moonlight for PS Vita (Homebrew)

Stream to a Homebrew-enabled PlayStation Vita (Community port)

Moonlight for Nintendo Switch (Homebrew)

Stream to a Homebrew-enabled Nintendo Switch (Community port)

Moonlight for Wii U (Homebrew)

Stream to a Homebrew-enabled Wii U (Community port)

Moonlight for LG webOS TVs (Homebrew)

Stream to a LG webOS TV in Developer Mode (Community port)

Compatible hosts

Sunshine

An open-source host made from the ground up for Moonlight, Sunshine is the recommended host to start streaming with Moonlight.

GeForce Experience

The original software to stream games to the NVIDIA SHIELD and Moonlight clients, GeForce Experience and its SHIELD streaming feature are now being discontinued by NVIDIA.

Wolf

A part of the Games on Whales project, Wolf allows streaming games and applications running inside Docker containers to Moonlight clients.

Getting Started

Are you ready to stream? Check out our Setup Guide for tips on how to get started.
Have a question? Check our FAQ page to see if it's already answered there.
Seasoned Moonlight user? Give back to the community by joining our Discord and helping other users.

Who We Are

Moonlight was created by Case Western Reserve University students as a project at the MHacks hackathon in 2013 and further developed at MHacks and HackCWRU in 2014.