LizardByte/Sunshine
Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
Star History
Momentum
+1K
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
35
PER DAY
#11
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +245 | +1K | +3.2K |
| Per day | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Forks gained | +11 | +43 | +108 |
Sunshine gained 1K stars in the last 30 days, about 35 a day, and now has 41.6K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 8.3K stars a year. It ranks #11 among C++ repositories and #248 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#312
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Sunshine has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #312. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Sunshine is an open-source project written in C++: Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cpm, cpp, docker. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ docker pull LizardByte/Sunshine⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Sunshine coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed Sunshine into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Sunshine using your package manager: `docker pull LizardByte/Sunshine`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Sunshine.
Import Sunshine into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Sunshine --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
LizardByte/Sunshine is currently ranked #248 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sunshine do? +
Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
What language is Sunshine written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: cpm, cpp, docker, flathub-pkg, game-stream.
Is Sunshine actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 178 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Sunshine have? +
Sunshine has 41,609 stars and 2,162 forks on GitHub.
How does Sunshine rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 41,609 stars, LizardByte/Sunshine is ranked #248 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #11 among C++ projects.
What license is Sunshine distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
