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...Hosted on GitHub and written primarily in C#, this suite bundles multiple practical tools into a single package, including fan control, performance overlay, power (TDP and refresh rate) adjustment, and Steam Controller support. The tools aim to fill functionality gaps when running Windows on a device originally optimized for SteamOS, such as adjusting thermal behavior or viewing real-time stats like FPS. Users have noted the project provides a lightweight alternative to other companion utilities and can be especially helpful when default drivers or settings don’t cover desired features. Because this software interacts with low-level system controls, its use carries some risk of instability, and it’s provided on a best-effort basis with documentation on installation and troubleshooting.

Decky Loader is a homebrew plugin launcher built for the Steam Deck that enables users to extend and customize the console’s functionality through a dynamic plugin ecosystem integrated directly into the SteamOS interface. It acts as a middleware layer that injects and manages plugins, allowing deep customization such as modifying UI elements, changing system sounds, adjusting display properties, and extending system behavior beyond stock capabilities. The platform is designed to persist across system updates and reboots, ensuring continuity of installed plugins without manual reconfiguration. ...

...A real distribution, not a respin: its own GPG-signed package repo (no AUR at install), signed ISOs, and a Calamares installer with five install methods including full-disk encryption and dual-boot. Every update takes a Btrfs snapshot first — one-click rollback from the boot menu — and each install runs a 19-check self-verification. Gaming Mode swaps to a SteamOS-style Big Picture session with one keypress; Console Mode boots straight into it. A legacy-NVIDIA edition covers older GPUs.

SteamXL is based on Ubuntu 18.04 with Gnome Desktop, and a large number of tweaks with a custom SteamOS desktop session.