c64cast is an open-source project built for retrocomputing enthusiasts.

Yes — c64cast is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does c64cast run on?

c64cast runs on the command line.

Is c64cast still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 316 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to c64cast?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include git-build-commit, funkuino, and click-docs.

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c64cast

Name: c64cast
Author: kfox

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c64cast is a Python package and tool that transforms a physical Commodore 64 (via Ultimate 64 or TeensyROM+) into a programmable display and audio device. It supports video streaming, SID music visualization, webcam input, MIDI/ASID synthesis, WLED control, generative visuals, overlays, and playlists. The project is open source under the MIT license with a GitHub repository.

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Overview

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c64cast is an Other dev tools project. It focuses on controlling and enhancing a physical Commodore 64 as a modern programmable display and audio output device. c64cast is an open-source project aimed at retrocomputing enthusiasts. The project is open source (MIT). It runs on the command line.

Behind c64cast is kfox, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 316 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include SID Music Scopes, Generative Visuals, and MIDI Synth.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

SID Music Scopes
Generative Visuals
MIDI Synth
Webcam Support
WLED Integration
Playlist Management

Built with & integrations

Framework

FastAPI

Runs on

CLI

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 7Active maintenance

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Indexed30 Jul · 12:28 UTC
c64cast verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about c64cast

What does c64cast do?: C64cast focuses on controlling and enhancing a physical Commodore 64 as a modern programmable display and audio output device. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is c64cast for?: c64cast is an open-source project built for retrocomputing enthusiasts.
Is c64cast free?: Yes — c64cast is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does c64cast run on?: c64cast runs on the command line.
Is c64cast still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 316 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to c64cast?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include git-build-commit, funkuino, and click-docs.git-build-commit funkuino click-docs
Who makes c64cast?: c64cast is developed by kfox.
When did c64cast launch?: c64cast first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 7
License: MIT
First seen: 30 Jul 2026
Built for: retrocomputing enthusiasts
Model: Open source
Solves: Controlling and enhancing a physical Commodore 64 as a modern programmable display and audio output device.

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GitHub: kfox/c64cast
PyPI: c64cast

Developer

kfox

Small team

GitHub

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View on GitHub

Stars: 7
Forks: 2
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 30 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 316
Contributors: 2
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: v0.1.0 · 30 Jul 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 30 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 30 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: c64cast-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 30 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 30 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/c64cast

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