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What's a good HTPC OS and software? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm looking for the simplest form of UI to launch multiple different programs, including some games.

Currently running Windows 10 and using a FLIRC Skip 1S for launching Jellyfin and watching shows. Anything beyond those basic functions requires the wireless keyboard.

My goal is to not need the keyboard for anything and to launch games and all with the remote *or controller.

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[–] t3chskel@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This isn't an operating system, but I've been playing with Flex Launcher recently and it's been working really well for my needs. From their Github page:

Flex Launcher is a customizable application launcher and front end designed with a TV-friendly 10 foot user interface, intending to mimic the look and feel of a streaming box or game console. Flex Launcher allows you to launch applications on your HTPC or couch gaming PC entirely by use of a TV remote or a gamepad. No keyboard or mouse required!

i use it as a lightweight launcher for my gaming PC as well as my HTPC. It does include gamepad support (needs to be enabled in the config file) and works really well with a USB remote.

https://github.com/complexlogic/flex-launcher

[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Functionally, it's the right thing I'm looking for, but it's not polished enough to fulfill my needs.

If this allowed folders and a GUI for settings, I think it'd be a winner.

[–] t3chskel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

You can customize the look quite a bit. You can use whatever images/icons you like. For example I've just been using boxart for games. You can also define submenus kind of like folders. The configuration is manually editing a file so you won't be able to use a GUI. It's not too dificult to modify though.

https://github.com/complexlogic/flex-launcher/blob/master/docs/configuration.md#configuring-flex-launcher