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KRetro

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KRetro is an open-source Libretro frontend written in Qt and Kirigami for KDE Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen. Users supply ROMs and Libretro cores to play retro console games, manage save slots, and use a game library interface.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Playing retro console games through a KDE-friendly Libretro frontend.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: retro gaming enthusiasts using KDE devices

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: apps.kde.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

KRetro is an Other games project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on playing retro console games through a KDE-friendly Libretro frontend. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for retro gaming enthusiasts using KDE devices. Basis unknown · not verified: KRetro is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: KRetro is available on the web and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

KDE builds and maintains KRetro. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are libretro core support, ROM loading, and game library. KRetro is currently in beta.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Libretro core support
  • ROM loading
  • Game library
  • Save slots
  • Retro console emulation
  • Qt interface

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
retro-gaminglibretro-frontendkde-plasmarom-management

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserLinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed13 Oct · 02:24 UTC
    Kretro seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about KRetro

What does KRetro do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: KRetro focuses on playing retro console games through a KDE-friendly Libretro frontend. It is catalogued under Other games on PulseGate.
Who is KRetro for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: KRetro is an open-source project built for retro gaming enthusiasts using KDE devices.
Does KRetro have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — KRetro is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does KRetro run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: KRetro runs on the web and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is KRetro still maintained?
Unverified. KRetro has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to KRetro?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Wordle Solver, Izak, and Evonx.Wordle SolverIzakEvonx
Who makes KRetro?
KRetro is developed by KDE.
Is KRetro open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — KRetro is open source under the Open Source license.

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