# OpenRGB

OpenRGB is a self-hosted plugins app. OpenRGB controls supported RGB lighting devices from Unraid. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6917/openrgb

## Description

OpenRGB controls supported RGB lighting devices from Unraid. This plugin installs the OpenRGB command-line runtime, udev rules, and wrapper command. It does not install kernel modules or replace system libraries. 45HomeLab uses OpenRGB for optional X4 fan-lighting controls.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Links

- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/openrgb-01ueo3z0lohayb?q=OpenRGB
- Official website: https://openrgb.org/

## Common questions

### Does OpenRGB require separate manufacturer RGB software?

OpenRGB aims to replace proprietary manufacturer RGB programs with one lightweight app.

### Will OpenRGB consume significant background resources?

It uses a lightweight user interface and is described as light on both RAM and CPU usage.

### Can I add support for an RGB device that is not already supported?

Yes, OpenRGB provides a flexible RGB hardware abstraction layer so C++ contributors can add their own device.

### Is OpenRGB straightforward to use?

One user says the UI/UX is objectively terrible, but it becomes workable once you understand how it works and its quirks.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6917/openrgb), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.