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authorEMERALD0874 <hudson.samuels@gmail.com>2026-02-08 15:27:07 -0600
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<br>
Decky Loader
<br>
- <a name="download button" href="https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-installer/releases/latest/download/decky_installer.desktop"><img src="./docs/images/download_button.svg" alt="Download decky" width="350px" style="padding-top: 15px;"></a>
+ <a name="download button" href="https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-installer/releases/latest/download/decky_installer.desktop"><img src="./docs/images/download_button.svg" alt="Download decky" width="150px" style="padding-top: 15px;"></a>
</h1>
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<!-- <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/966017112244125756/1012466063893610506/main.jpg" alt="Decky screenshot" width="80%">-->
</p>
+## 🩵 Backers and Sponsors
+
+[Become a backer or sponsor](https://opencollective.com/steamdeckhomebrew) to support our work! Contributing to our collective effort will help Decky Loader developers cover the costs of web servers, acquire new development hardware, and more.
+
+<!-- SPONSORS COMMENTED OUT UNTIL WE GET SOME SPONSORS TO AVOID BLANK SVG SPACE -->
+<!-- <a href="https://opencollective.com/steamdeckhomebrew"><img alt="Steam Deck Homebrew sponsors on Open Collective" src="https://opencollective.com/steamdeckhomebrew/sponsors.svg?button=true&avatarHeight=46&width=750"></a> -->
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+<a href="https://opencollective.com/steamdeckhomebrew"><img alt="Steam Deck Homebrew backers on Open Collective" src="https://opencollective.com/steamdeckhomebrew/backers.svg?button=false&avatarHeight=46&width=750"></a>
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## 📖 About
Decky Loader is a homebrew plugin launcher for the Steam Deck. It can be used to [stylize your menus](https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/SDH-CssLoader), [change system sounds](https://github.com/EMERALD0874/SDH-AudioLoader), [adjust your screen saturation](https://github.com/libvibrant/vibrantDeck), [change additional system settings](https://github.com/NGnius/PowerTools), and [more](https://plugins.deckbrew.xyz/).
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- Sometimes Decky will disappear on SteamOS updates. This can easily be fixed by just re-running the installer and installing the stable branch again. If this doesn't work, try installing the prerelease instead. If that doesn't work, then [check the existing issues](https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader/issues) and if there isn't one then you can [file a new issue](https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bug&template=bug_report.yml&title=%5BBUG%5D+%3Ctitle%3E).
## 💾 Installation
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- This installation can be done without an admin/sudo password set.
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1. Prepare a mouse and keyboard if possible.
- Keyboards and mice can be connected to the Steam Deck via USB-C or Bluetooth.
- Many Bluetooth keyboard and mouse apps are available for iOS and Android. (KDE connect is preinstalled on the steam deck)
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1. Either type your admin password or allow Decky to temporarily set your admin password to `Decky!` (this password will be removed after the installer finishes)
1. Choose the version of Decky Loader you want to install.
- **Latest Release**
- Intended for most users. This is the latest stable version of Decky Loader.
+ Intended for most users. This is the latest stable version of Decky Loader.
- **Latest Pre-Release**
Intended for plugin developers. Pre-releases are unlikely to be fully stable but contain the latest changes. For more information on plugin development, please consult [the wiki page](https://wiki.deckbrew.xyz/en/loader-dev/development).
1. Open the Return to Gaming Mode shortcut on your desktop.
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1. Press the <img src="./docs/images/light/steam.svg#gh-dark-mode-only" height=16><img src="./docs/images/dark/steam.svg#gh-light-mode-only" height=16> button and open the Power menu.
1. Select "Switch to Desktop".
1. Run the installer file again, and select `uninstall decky loader`.
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- There is also a fast uninstall for those who can use Konsole. Run `curl -L https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-installer/releases/latest/download/uninstall.sh | sh` and type your password when prompted.
## 🚀 Getting Started