Questions and answers
What people ask before switching from Elgato's app, and right after.
Basics
What is OpenDeck?
A free, open-source desktop app for Elgato Stream Deck devices. It does the job of Elgato's Stream Deck software and runs most of its plugins.
Is OpenDeck made by Elgato?
No. It's an independent open-source project by nekename and contributors, not affiliated with Elgato or Corsair.
Is it free?
Yes, free and open source under GPL-3.0. No account, no subscription.
Is this website the official OpenDeck site?
No. This is an independent guide. The download offered here is the official, unmodified OpenDeck release.
Windows
Which versions of Windows are supported?
Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit (Intel and AMD processors).
Do I need to uninstall Elgato's Stream Deck app?
No. Quit it and disable it in Startup apps, since only one app can control the deck at a time.
Can I import my Elgato profiles?
No. Set up your keys in OpenDeck; most plugins you used are available in its Plugins tab.
Windows SmartScreen blocked the installer.
Click More info, then Run anyway. Check the file name and SHA-256 on the download page first if you want to be sure.
Plugins
Do Elgato Stream Deck plugins work?
Most do, because OpenDeck supports the Stream Deck SDK. Install them from the Plugins tab or from a .streamDeckPlugin file. Recommended plugins.
Can I control OBS?
Yes, with the OBS Tools plugin or OBS plugins from the Elgato App Store archive.
Can profiles change automatically with the app I'm using?
Yes. Link a profile to an app and OpenDeck switches to it when that app's window is active.
Devices
Which Stream Deck models are supported?
Original (all versions), MK.2, Mini, XL, Neo, Stream Deck +, Stream Deck + XL, Pedal and the Modules. Details.
Is the Stream Deck Studio supported?
Not in OpenDeck yet. On Linux, StreamController supports it.
Can I use my phone as a Stream Deck?
Yes, with the Tacto plugin.
Linux
Does OpenDeck run on Linux?
Yes, but this site recommends StreamController for Linux, which is built for Linux desktops. Linux guide.
How do I install on Linux?
Download stream-deck.zip from the download page and run ./install.sh inside it.
Still stuck?
The Windows guide covers detection problems, plugins and logs.