Polychromatic 0.9.3 OpenRazer Front-End Released

Polychromatic 0.9.3 GUI management front-end for OpenRazer adds Razer Huntsman V2 Analog support and debuts the app's Flatpak version.

Polychromatic, a dedicated graphical front-end for managing Razer peripherals on Linux, has released its latest version, 0.9.3.

On the hardware side, the update brings new device map support for the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog (UK), extending compatibility to more devices. Additionally, appstream metainfo has been added, improving the experience in your software center.

This release also includes some important fixes. For instance, the instructions button for on-the-fly macro recording now only appears if your device or version supports it. A crash that occurred at start-up when the effect file was moved or renamed has also been resolved.

Polychromatic 0.9.3 OpenRazer Front-End Released
Polychromatic 0.9.3 OpenRazer Front-End Released

The big news about the release, however, is that the app now offers a Flatpak version for those who prefer this distro-agnostic format.

It’s important to note that only the Controller application is available under Flatpak. While it offers convenience, the developers recommend using native packages for the best experience.

In addition, the Flatpak version does come with some limitations: the Tray Applet is unavailable, OpenRazer integrations (such as adjusting settings or running the troubleshooter) are not supported, and browsing icons from the filesystem, including those from installed applications and Steam, is not currently possible.

Keep in mind that if you opt for the Flatpak version and want your custom effects to persist across reboots, you must make a small adjustment. The application must run at login to restore your effects, so add the following command to your startup applications:

flatpak run --command=/app/bin/polychromatic-helper app.polychromatic.controller --autostartCode language: Bash (bash)

For more detailed information, visit the releaseโ€™s changelog.

Bobby Borisov

Bobby Borisov

Bobby, an editor-in-chief at Linuxiac, is a Linux professional with over 20 years of experience. With a strong focus on Linux and open-source software, he has worked as a Senior Linux System Administrator, Software Developer, and DevOps Engineer for small and large multinational companies.

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