A new GitHub project called OpenNOW is building an open-source desktop client for GeForce NOW, giving users a different way to access NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service while keeping full control over how the app works. The project runs independently and does not have any official link with NVIDIA, but it still requires users to sign in with their own GeForce NOW account to stream games.
The developers behind OpenNOW focus on transparency and control, which shows in how the app handles user data and system settings. The client stores all preferences locally and follows a zero telemetry approach, which means it does not collect or send usage data in the background. This setup gives users more confidence about privacy while using the service.
Features and customization options
OpenNOW works across Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it uses Electron, React, and TypeScript to deliver a consistent desktop experience. The app includes built-in game browsing, search support, and library-aware session handling, which helps users quickly find and launch games without relying on the official interface.
Users also get detailed stream controls that cover resolution, FPS, codec, aspect ratio, and server region, along with an in-stream diagnostics overlay that shows latency, packet loss, and performance stats in real time. On top of that, the client adds practical tools like screenshots, recording, microphone control, and controller-friendly navigation.
OpenNOW removes some limits found in the official client, including inactivity handling, which gives users longer and more flexible sessions. At the same time, the project is still under active development, so users can expect bugs and occasional issues depending on their platform.
The bigger question remains how NVIDIA will respond to a third-party client like this, since OpenNOW operates without any formal approval, but for now it offers a more open and customizable way to use GeForce NOW on desktop systems.
