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Lutris

Open gaming platform for Linux with CLI support

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Description

Lutris is an open gaming platform for Linux that helps install and manage games from all eras and gaming systems. It combines emulators, engine re-implementations, and compatibility layers like Wine/Proton into a unified interface. The CLI allows listing, installing, running, and managing games, runners, and Wine versions directly from the terminal.

Install

aptsudo apt install lutris
pacmansudo pacman -S lutris
flatpakflatpak install flathub net.lutris.Lutris

AI Summary

An open-source Linux gaming platform with a CLI for managing games across emulators, Wine, and native runners.

Capabilities

  • + Install and manage games from multiple platforms (Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, etc.)
  • + List installed games, runners, and Wine versions from the CLI
  • + Install games from YAML-based installer scripts
  • + Run games with the Lutris runtime from the command line
  • + Import and export game libraries
  • + Generate standalone launch scripts for games

Use When

  • → Managing a Linux gaming library across multiple platforms
  • → Running Windows games on Linux via Wine or Proton
  • → Automating game installations with scripts
  • → Listing and launching games from the terminal

Avoid When

  • x You are on Windows or macOS
  • x You only play native Steam games (use Steam directly)

Usage Patterns

List all installed games

lutris -l

Lists all games registered in Lutris

Install a game from a script

lutris -i game-slug

Installs a game using its Lutris installer script

List installed Wine versions

lutris --list-wine-versions

Shows all Wine/Proton versions available to Lutris

List games as JSON

lutris -l -o json

Outputs installed games in JSON format for scripting

Input / Output

stdout: Game listings, installation progress, or JSON output
Exit codes:
0 Success
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