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Open source · v2026.7.2 · macOS & Windows

Xbox streaming.
Native. Fast. Yours.

Blacklight streams Xbox Cloud Gaming and your home console to Mac or PC — one desktop app, full gamepad and keyboard support, no browser tab juggling.

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Independent project by @isamarin . Not affiliated with Microsoft or Xbox.

Blacklight desktop app showing xCloud library

Everything you need to play away from the TV

Objectively: Blacklight is a focused streaming client — not a storefront, not a subscription. It connects you to Microsoft's streaming services with a desktop UX that respects your controls and your network.

Cloud

xCloud library

Browse and launch Xbox Cloud Gaming titles from a native library — search, retries, and clear errors when something goes wrong.

Home

Console remote play

Stream from your own Xbox over xHome when remote play is enabled. See console power state and connect in one click.

Input

Real controller support

Gamepad input with rumble on xCloud, keyboard-to-pad mappings, and optional mouse & keyboard — tuned for desktop play.

Social

Friends at a glance

See which friends are online before you jump into a session — the same social layer you expect from Xbox.

Power user

Region control

Force authentication region when you need a specific xCloud datacenter — useful for latency and availability.

Tech

Built on Tauri

A lightweight native shell (not Electron) with a modern Svelte UI and a WebRTC streaming engine you can inspect.

See it in action

Dark, distraction-free UI — library on the left, stream fills the screen. Press ~ during a session for WebRTC debug stats.

Blacklight main interface with xCloud library
xCloud library & navigation
Blacklight streaming an Xbox game
Low-latency stream with overlay controls

How it works

Three steps. No account beyond Xbox. Blacklight does not sell games or subscriptions.

  1. 01

    Sign in with Xbox

    Device-code auth in the app — same Microsoft account you use for Xbox and Game Pass.

  2. 02

    Pick cloud or console

    Launch from the xCloud library or choose a registered console from My Consoles.

  3. 03

    Stream

    WebRTC connects to Xbox servers or your console. Plug in a controller or use keyboard mappings.

Open source, independently maintained

Blacklight evolved from the Greenlight community fork and is now maintained as an independent product. Source is on GitHub — inspect the player, report issues, or build from source if pre-built binaries are not enough.

Tauri 2SvelteKit 5TypeScriptWebRTC@blacklight/player
github.com/isamarin/blacklight Latest releases (DMG / NSIS)

FAQ

Is Blacklight official?
No. Blacklight is an independent open-source client. Microsoft, Xbox, and Game Pass are trademarks of their respective owners.
Which platforms are supported?
macOS and Windows via Tauri. Linux and mobile native clients are not part of the current release track.
Do I need Game Pass Ultimate?
For xCloud you need a subscription that includes Xbox Cloud Gaming, same as in the official Xbox app. Console streaming requires remote play enabled on your Xbox.
Does it work on Steam Deck?
Community reports are positive with minor quirks. Map a back button to the Nexus key (N) for the Xbox guide button.
How do I report stream issues?
Open a GitHub issue and include debug overlay stats (press ~ during a stream). That helps diagnose latency and buffer problems.

Help us improve

Blacklight is community-driven. Pick the right channel on GitHub — bugs, ideas, or general feedback.

Report a problem

Crashes, stream issues, auth errors — use the bug template and include debug stats (press ~ during a stream) if you can.

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Suggest a feature

Missing a capability? Describe what you need and how you'd use it in the feature request template.

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Share feedback

General thoughts, questions, or how Blacklight works on your setup — we'd like to hear from you.

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