Features

Explore MiSTer Companion

Explore the desktop and mobile apps, the Companion Remote daemon, MC-Fusion, and the tools created for the MiSTer Companion ecosystem.

Desktop

Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS (Apple Silicon), including MacBook Neo. Intel Macs are not supported.

Connection & Device Management

Save connection profiles, scan for MiSTer devices, view connection and device information, run or configure Update_All, manage SMB access and network shares, change static wallpapers, reboot the MiSTer, or return to the menu.

MiSTer Settings

Configure MiSTer.ini using guided presets or the advanced raw editor. Manage multiple INI files, create backups, restore earlier configurations, and preserve custom resolutions.

Install Center

Browse, search, filter, install, update, configure, run, and remove supported scripts, cores, extras, wallpapers, and other MiSTer content while following live action output.

SaveManager

Back up, restore, and merge saves and savestates. Keep a configurable number of backups and use the same tools in both Online and Offline modes.

ZapScraper

Download game artwork through ScreenScraper for Recalbox-style setups or Zaparoo Frontend, with caching plus visible quota and KO information.

ZapScripts

Launch games and supported scripts remotely from MiSTer Companion, with quick access to configured content directly from the desktop app.

Remote Control

Control the MiSTer using a virtual controller or keyboard and install, update, configure, or remove the Companion Remote daemon from the desktop app.

Flash SD

Prepare MiSTer SD cards using Mr. Fusion, SuperStation One, or MC-Fusion without leaving MiSTer Companion.

File Browser

Browse the MiSTer filesystem over SFTP, transfer files using drag and drop, and monitor transfer progress.

Manuals & RetroAchievements

Browse manuals stored on the MiSTer and review RetroAchievements profiles, game progress, and achievement information from the desktop app.

Online & Offline Modes

Connect to a running MiSTer over the network, or work directly with an inserted SD card when the MiSTer is unavailable.

Themes & Personalization

Choose built-in or downloadable themes, apply custom themes, adjust interface scaling, and personalize the application appearance.

MC-Updater

Install and launch MC-Updater directly from MiSTer Companion to check for new desktop releases and update the application.

Mobile

Available now on Android. iOS support is coming soon.

Connection Profiles

Save multiple MiSTer devices, connect manually, scan the network, and quickly reconnect to a previously saved system.

Device Management

View the active connection, current core and game, run or configure Update_All, manage SMB access, select static wallpapers, reboot the MiSTer, or return to the menu.

Remote Control

Control the MiSTer using a touch-friendly virtual controller or keyboard and manage the installed Companion Remote daemon.

Install Center

Browse, filter, install, update, configure, and remove supported scripts, cores, extras, wallpapers, and other MiSTer content directly from mobile.

MiSTer Settings

Adjust supported MiSTer settings from a phone or tablet and apply the changes remotely.

Manuals Reader

Browse manuals stored on the MiSTer by system and game, download them when needed, and move between pages inside the app.

RetroAchievements Viewer

View your profile, games, achievement progress, points, statistics, Softcore and Hardcore unlocks, and achievements still locked for Hardcore.

Wallpapers

Browse wallpaper sources, install wallpaper packs, select or remove a static wallpaper, and manage installed collections.

Background Connection

Keep the MiSTer connection active in the background on Android. The upcoming iOS version will remain connected for as long as iOS permits.

Runs on MiSTer

Companion Remote

Install Companion Remote from MiSTer Companion Desktop or Mobile through the Remote feature.

Direct MiSTer Integration

The daemon runs on the MiSTer itself and handles remote input locally.

Controller & Keyboard Input

Send virtual controller and keyboard input from MiSTer Companion.

Web Interface

Access basic remote controls from a browser on another device connected to the same network.

Managed from Companion

Install, update, enable at boot, disable, or remove the daemon through MiSTer Companion.

Fresh installations

MC-Fusion

A ready-to-use MiSTer SD card image based on Mr. Fusion, available through the Flash SD feature in MiSTer Companion Desktop. It includes MiSTer Companion components and the latest Companion Remote daemon for fresh installations.

Companion ecosystem

Companion Scripts

A collection of scripts created for the MiSTer Companion ecosystem. They can be installed through MiSTer Companion's Install Center or through Update_All.

auto_time

Keeps the MiSTer system clock accurate by automatically synchronizing the date and time.

cd_game_organizer

Helps organize disc-based game collections into a cleaner structure for use on MiSTer.

dav_browser

Browse and transfer files between MiSTer and WebDAV-compatible storage.

ftp_save_sync

Synchronize MiSTer save data with an FTP server for convenient backup and access.

ra_viewer

View RetroAchievements information directly from the MiSTer interface.

static_wallpaper

Set and manage a static wallpaper for the MiSTer menu.

syncthing

Install and manage Syncthing for continuous file synchronization between MiSTer and other devices.