KDE Plasma Bigscreen (Linux TV) Apps

Apps that work well with Plasma Bigscreen, the revived TV interface for Linux.

https://plasma-bigscreen.org

It is still in early stages so expect bugs and incomplete things!

Note: many apps on this list are not yet tested.

Li
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  1. Plasma Bigscreen icon

    Plasma Bigscreen

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    Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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  3. Kodi icon

    Kodi

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    Kinda outdated and can be its own session and UI, but it technically works

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV
    • Apple TV
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Xbox
    • F-Droid
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    Kodi screenshot 1
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  4. Apps

  5. VacuumTube icon

    VacuumTube

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    VacuumTube is an unofficial wrapper of YouTube Leanback (the console and Smart TV version of YouTube) for the desktop, with a built-in adblocker and minor enhancements.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    VacuumTube screenshot 1
  6. Eden icon

    Eden

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    Nintendo Switch emulator with controller support!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • FreeBSD
    • BSD
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  8. Other Tools

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LinuxDoge
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This list is obviously very short, add more linux apps for TV or with controller input support here!

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