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.
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 release’s changelog.
