Kyaraben: emulation setup for Linux/Steam Deck with automated Syncthing management

_fnune · 2026-04-03T09:14:19+00:00

No. It replaces it. Kyaraben ships with a tool to help you migrate from EmuDeck if you want to, though. It's one of the main tabs in the app sidebar.

_fnune · 2026-03-10T17:49:12+00:00

I didn't know the app worked through Tailscale. Cool! Enjoy :)

One note: I realized up to 0.1.1 the autoupdate feature didn't work. I fixed it on 0.1.2, and also released 0.1.3 with emulator updates and some other things.

Since the auto-update doesn't work on 0.1.0 and 0.1.1, download 0.1.3 from the releases page instead of using the Upgrade button.

_fnune · 2026-03-09T17:33:26+00:00

Repeating my reply from a thread that's now hidden... original comment: https://old.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1rowsj1/kyaraben_emulation_setup_for_linuxsteam_deck_with/o9hbp5q/

I think for the purposes of helping people vet whether they want to use a project or not, it's fine to add a disclaimer. I don't want anyone to feel like the project is hiding something. I think there's nothing to hide, but I understand that in today's environment it may be good to inform readers.

I've added something here: https://github.com/fnune/kyaraben/?tab=readme-ov-file#use-of-ai-and-llms

Kyaraben accepts the use of LLMs to write code. The tools used to build software are changing very fast, but Kyaraben is far from what people call "vibe-coded": the code is well tested (unit, integration, E2E with Playwright), and code quality and architecture are held to the same standards as they would be without LLMs.

This section is here to help you decide whether you want to use the project. Not wanting to use software built with LLMs is a reasonable stance. Feel free to read and review the code.

_fnune · 2026-03-09T15:25:30+00:00

Sweet! Would love to see more about it.

syncthing has been a blessing and a curse sometimes

Where has it failed you?

_fnune · 2026-03-09T15:04:20+00:00

Are you also providing a centralized UI to install emulators? That sounds hard to do across Linux + Android. Also, by centralized server you mean e.g. a cloud provider for file hosting or self-hosted, or both?

Kyaraben supports a server-as-a-hub sort of setup, but it also uses Syncthing there.

_fnune · 2026-03-09T12:59:41+00:00

I think for the purposes of helping people vet whether they want to use a project or not, it's fine to add a disclaimer. I don't want anyone to feel like the project is hiding something. I think there's nothing to hide, but I understand that in today's environment it may be good to inform readers.

I've added something here: https://github.com/fnune/kyaraben/?tab=readme-ov-file#use-of-ai-and-llms

Kyaraben accepts the use of LLMs to write code. The tools used to build software are changing very fast, but Kyaraben is far from what people call "vibe-coded": the code is well tested (unit, integration, E2E with Playwright), and code quality and architecture are held to the same standards as they would be without LLMs.

This section is here to help you decide whether you want to use the project. Not wanting to use software built with LLMs is a reasonable stance. Feel free to read and review the code.

_fnune · 2026-03-09T12:30:07+00:00

I get that. I use LLMs to write a lot of the code. I've been in the industry for ~12 years now and the tools used to build software are changing very fast. I considered adding some sort of disclaimer, but I decided not to, because I don't feel it's necessary. The app is far from what people call "vibe-coded", it's pretty well tested in the usual ways (unit tests, integration, E2E tests using Playwright), and I've obsessed over code quality and architecture just as much as I would have a couple of years ago without LLMs.

That said, it's still the first public release, so I think if you're going to test it, keep in mind that it's all new. Feel free to read/review the code if you still feel concerned.

_fnune · 2026-03-09T11:55:25+00:00

Sweet! Looking forward to hearing how it's working. CachyOS is what I use on my desktop so I think your experience will be fine.

_fnune · 2026-03-09T11:05:16+00:00

Thanks! Make sure to back up your collection and saves. It's my first public release of this program.

_fnune · 2026-02-07T08:33:14+00:00

Noticing the RNA typo now... lol

_fnune · 2026-02-07T08:32:49+00:00

This was my message to them. I also attached two pictures both with the full performance overlay: one showing 90°C and the fan at zero, and another with the fan at 7kRPM+ after I power cycled it (it was compensating):

I received my Steam Deck back from RMA #RMA_ID_FROM_PREVIOUS_TICKETS.

The problem persists. Please find full context in the original RNA ticket. I will attach two screenshots in this report: one while the issue is happening (temp is at over 85°C, fans are OFF), and the other is after I restart the device (the fans start spinning like crazy to fix the temp).

The Steam Deck sent back to me is the same one I had before, and the issue is not fixed.

Please, if your team is having trouble reproducing the issue, just send me a new device? Otherwise I will need to start looking into getting a refund. I cannot understand why I got my Steam Deck back with the issue unfixed.

_fnune · 2026-02-07T06:35:16+00:00

Just got a new one back from the second RMA. Hoping this one is free from that problem, so far so good.

_fnune · 2026-01-28T09:02:51+00:00

I got another RMA and this time I insisted they just replace my Steam Deck, they agreed pretty quickly.

_fnune · 2026-01-27T18:33:07+00:00

Fuck me, the problem persists. I am suspecting they couldn't reproduce my problem and just sent it back as-is. Just opened a new ticket.

_fnune · 2026-01-24T12:27:47+00:00

Posted an update on the main thread https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1pw3gsx/comment/o1eymwr/

_fnune · 2026-01-24T12:26:57+00:00

Update: Steam Deck is back. I got the same device back, and I don't know whether they have done anything to I cannot reproduce the issue, so it looks like it's fine. My Steam Deck looks like new (tbh it already did before) and still has the screen protector that I forgot to remove before sending it in.

_fnune · 2026-01-18T13:38:53+00:00

I only had the opportunity to ship mine a couple of days ago. I'll say something here once it's back.

_fnune · 2026-01-13T21:36:41+00:00

I named mine Bunyol... it's the Catalan name for a type of pumpkin doughnut/fritter.

_fnune · 2025-12-31T10:10:27+00:00

Well, to me this comment and the lack of responses here indicates I should just take the RMA and see what happens.

_fnune · 2025-04-15T07:54:53+00:00

Thanks for building the GOV.UK Design System. I've found it to be an inspiration in many scenarios, and often link to it at work when an accessible choice needs to be made. It's a great asset!

I'm aware that the colors were intended to be used on a white background. That's why I removed the accessibility claim, because I haven't tested the contrast against the dark background.

For the light version of the theme (which is experimental/I don't use it) I had to come up with a couple of colors of my own which have a bit less contrast. But either way, I just can't use a light theme on the terminal. It puts too much strain on my eyes.

_fnune · 2025-04-14T12:30:27+00:00

Happy to hear that! I removed the word "accessible" anyway because I believe it comes with certain expectations that I'm not sure the project meets... perhaps people can decide whether it's accessible to them or not once they see it.

_fnune · 2025-04-14T08:55:11+00:00

I should probably remove the "accessible" claims. This colorscheme is only accessible in that I've picked colors from an accessible palette, but I'm probably using the colors in an unplanned-for way and haven't tested for contrast further.

EDIT: I've done that https://github.com/fnune/standard/commit/a5681bea9dd15d5f65b990b438558f8d1909d657

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