Self-host chimera
0.24.11Web UI for remote Steam and non-Steam game management
- Stars
- 287
- Port
- 8844 (Web interface)
ghcr.io/chimeraos/chimera
What is chimera?
Chimera provides a browser dashboard for controlling Steam on Linux gaming computers from another device. You can add games from the GOG, Epic, and Flathub stores, import ROM files for more than twenty classic consoles with emulators already configured, and synchronize that collection across several systems on your LAN. The panel gives one-click access to volume, performance overlays, emulator save states, Steam restarts, and power commands. It also bundles an FTP server and a page for managing SSH public keys. Deployment options include the Arch User Repository, the ChimeraOS distribution where it ships by default, or a Docker image on any host. The service listens on TCP 8844 and uses either a one-time code shown on the host screen or a permanent password you define.
Should you self-host chimera?
chimera scores 49/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #34 of 62 in Game Servers. It has 287 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Python.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is minecraft (78/100, 14 491 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See chimera vs minecraft side by side.
Features
- Built-in FTP server
- Content sharing across devices
- Custom Steam shortcuts
- Non-Steam game installation
- Quick system actions
- Remote Steam management
- ROM upload and emulation
- SSH access management
- Steam compatibility configuration
chimera README
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