OpenRGB is an open source app to control RGB devices.

https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB

In the releases page there are linux binaries in the appImage format:

  • download it
  • make it executable: chmod +x OpenRGB_<version>.AppImage (of course, <version> is a placeholder for the version info, replace it
  • run as sudo: sudo ./OpenRGB_<version>.AppImage

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OpenRGB is an open source app to control RGB devices.

https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB

In the releases page there are linux binaries in the appImage format:

  • download it
  • make it executable: chmod +x OpenRGB_<version>.AppImage (of course, <version> is a placeholder for the version info, replace it
  • run as sudo: sudo ./OpenRGB_<version>.AppImage

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I am running Ubuntu 23.04 on Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI-CF. I got errors trying to add the apt repository:

404  Not Found [IP: 185.125.190.52 443]
Reading package lists... Done
E: The repository 'https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/thopiekar/openrgb/ubuntu lunar Release' does not have a Release file.
N: Updating from such a repository can't be done securely, and is therefore disabled by default.
N: See apt-secure(8) manpage for repository creation and user configuration details.

I had to download the app image and install libfuse with sudo apt-get install libfuse2; after that, I had to grant execution permissions and execute sudo with the following commands to launch the application:

$ chmod +x Downloads/OpenRGB_0.8_x86_64_fb88964.AppImage
$ sudo Downloads/OpenRGB_0.8_x86_64_fb88964.AppImage 

Attempting to connect to local OpenRGB server.
Connection attempt failed
Local OpenRGB server unavailable.
Running standalone.
QStandardPaths: XDG_RUNTIME_DIR not set, defaulting to '/tmp/runtime-root'

Change the mode and click any color other than black to see the light change. You may get a prompt to enter the number of LED lights at launch. I entered 50 as I have about 50 LED lights on each strip. Exiting the application does not kill the lights!

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Been looking around can't seem to find anything. I'm a newer linux/fedora guy and love it so far. I am currently building a PC and mostly using Auros RGB parts and decided to throw Fedora on it instead of windows. I want to be able to control the lighting and am hoping someone can point me in the direction of installing gigabyte rgb fusion.

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RGB Fusion 2.0 controllers must be initialized after the system boots or resumes from a suspended state. # liquidctl initialize Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0 5702 Controller ├── Hardware name IT5702-GIGABYTE V1.0.10.0 └── Firmware version 1.0.10.0
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RGB Fusion Support (#39) · Issues · Adam Honse / OpenRGB · GitLab
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Working on new driver for Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2 and ran into issue · Issue #127 · liquidctl/liquidctl
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Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0 · Wiki · Christopher Wróbel / OpenRGB · GitLab
Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. Supports Windows and Linux. ASUS, ASRock, Corsair, G.Skill, Gigabyte, HyperX, MSI, Razer, ThermalTake, and more...
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GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER - GIGABYTE Global
Using Both RGB Fusion in GCC and RGB Fusion 2 can be used to control the RGB effects of supported products. When both software are running simultaneously, the selected RGB effect on the product will follow the last adjustment.
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How to Use RGB Fusion 2.0: Gigabyte RGB Control Guide (2026) - Aura SYNC
April 18, 2026 - The moment you add hardware from other brands, it gets messier. Here are the alternatives worth knowing: OpenRGB is fully open source, works on Windows and Linux, and directly communicates with many Gigabyte boards through USB.
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r/gigabyte on Reddit: If Gcc and rgb fusion are terrible software what do I use instead to control rb?
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I have seen a lot of complaints about gigabytes rgb fusion and gcc software being terrible. This really put me off on buying the b850 aorus elite wifi 7 board because i was gonna use the motherboards rgb software to control my pcs rgb components. Im now looking for a msi board to pick instead but wanted to ask if gigabytes rgb software is so terrible what other software/hardware can i use to control my pcs rgb?