# redphx/better-xcloud

Userscript to improve Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) and Remote Play experiences on web browsers

Repository: https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/better-xcloud
Homepage: https://better-xcloud.github.io
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT
License Family: permissive
Topics: userscript, xbox, xbox-cloud, xbox-cloud-gaming, xcloud
Last push: 2026-07-14T00:53:31+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 86/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-03T02:39:23.370411+00:00)
- activity 92, release rhythm 81, longevity 81
- inputs: {"age_days": 1147, "days_push": 51, "days_rel": 51, "gap_med": 4.5, "n_releases_24m": 67}
- flags: none
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 1725, forks 126 (observed 2026-08-28T04:05:28.077211+00:00)

## What it is
Better xCloud is a userscript (and companion Android app) that enhances the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on xbox.com/play, adding features like 1080p streaming, Remote Play support, mouse/keyboard input, and custom touch controls. It is free, open-source, and works across desktop and mobile browsers.

## Use cases
- stream xbox cloud games at 1080p on unsupported devices
- use xbox remote play in the browser
- play xcloud games with mouse and keyboard
- add touch controls to games without native touch support
- take screenshots of cloud gaming streams
- improve visual quality of xcloud streams
- play local co-op games on xcloud
- use xcloud on steam deck or android tv

## When to choose
- you stream Xbox Cloud Gaming in a browser and want better resolution, codecs, or input options
- you want Remote Play through the xCloud website instead of the Xbox console app
- you need touch or mouse/keyboard controls for games that lack them
- you play on Steam Deck, Android TV, or VR headsets via browser

## When to avoid
- you only use the native Xbox app and are satisfied with its features
- you need a fully supported, warrantied client for competitive play
- you cannot or will not install userscript manager extensions
- you want to modify the script beyond bug fixes or custom touch controls, since PRs are restricted

## Facets
- artifact type: plugin
- maturity: active
- function: browser-extension, gui, video-processing, game
- domain: gaming-tools, browser-extensions, web-development, cross-platform
- platform: browser, browser-extension, windows, cross-platform
- tags: userscript, xbox-cloud-gaming, xcloud, remote-play, game-streaming, tampermonkey, typescript, stream-deck, macos, linux, android, ios

## Member repositories
- redphx/better-xcloud (main) score 86

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:05:28.077211+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-30T03:33:52.475644+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud (fetched 2026-08-28T04:05:28.077211+00:00, sha eaa9b09f33ed)
  - homepage: https://better-xcloud.github.io (fetched 2026-08-29T11:09:32.037489+00:00, sha dfb21ca02f49)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.