The all-in-one gaming library manager, launcher, and download platform.
- Overview
- Features
- Technology Stack
- System Requirements
- Installation
- Official Ecosystem
- Support
- License
- Acknowledgements
Project Lightning is a modern all-in-one game manager built with Electron, designed to centralize everything you need in a single application.
Manage your library, download games from multiple providers, browse the complete Lightning Nexus catalog, apply fixes, integrate your games with Steam, and discover the latest gaming deals—all from one place.
The project is built around three core principles:
- ⚡ Fast
- 🎮 Simple
- 💚 Completely Free
- Complete game library management
- Automatic playtime tracking
- Lightning Launcher
- Automatic game artwork
- Steam CDN & Lightning Nexus integration
- Custom
lightning://protocol support - Automatic desktop shortcuts
Browse one of the largest gaming catalogs available.
- Search PC and console games
- Detailed game information
- Screenshots
- Release dates
- Genres
- Publishers
- Add games directly to your Project Lightning library
Built-in download engine supporting multiple providers.
- GoFile
- Buzzheavier
- MegaDB
- Rootz
- WebTorrent (P2P)
- Download queue
- Pause & Resume
- Multi-part downloads
- Automatic extraction
- ZIP support
- RAR support
- 7Z support
- Automatic password detection
- Steam library integration
- Steam manifest support
- Lua support
- Automatic Steam compatibility
- Library synchronization
Dedicated section containing game fixes and compatibility patches.
Automatically download and install multiplayer fixes compatible with supported games.
Native support for:
- DualShock 4
- DualSense
- Xbox Controllers
with automatic controller detection.
Available in:
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇪🇸 Spanish
- 🇫🇷 French
- 🇩🇪 German
- 🇵🇹 Portuguese
Project Lightning is available for both major desktop operating systems.
- Windows
- Linux
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | Electron 40 |
| Runtime | Node.js |
| UI | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
| Database | SQLite (better-sqlite3) |
| Cloud Backend | Supabase |
| Downloads | Axios + WebTorrent |
| Extraction | 7zip-bin & node-unrar-js |
| Authentication | Cloudflare Turnstile |
| Website | Vercel |
| Requirement | Windows | Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Modern 64-bit Distribution |
| Architecture | x64 | x64 |
| Administrator Rights | Not Required | Not Required |
| Disk Space | 300 MB + Downloads | 300 MB + Downloads |
| Internet | Required for online features | Required for online features |
- Download the latest installer from the Releases page.
- Run:
ProjectLightning-Setup-v5.x.x.exe
- The installer automatically installs into:
%localappdata%
No Administrator permissions are required.
Download the latest AppImage.
Make it executable:
chmod +x ProjectLightning.AppImageRun it:
./ProjectLightning.AppImageNo installation or root permissions are required.
Visit the official Project Lightning website:
Join the official Discord server for:
- Support
- News
- Community
- Beta testing
- Giveaways
If you'd like to support the continued development of Project Lightning, you can do so in two ways:
- ☕ Donate via Ko-fi to help cover development and infrastructure costs.
- 🎮 Purchase any game through the official Instant Gaming store using my referral link. You'll get great discounts, and every purchase helps support the project at no extra cost to you.
Every contribution helps keep Project Lightning free and allows me to continue improving it. Thank you for your support! ⚡
Copyright © 2026 LightningFast
All rights reserved.This source code and all associated files are the exclusive property of the author. No part of this project may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including copying, modifying, reusing, or publishing any part of the code or associated assets, without the prior written permission of the author.
Unauthorized use, distribution, or modification of this software or any of its components is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
This project is not open-source and does not grant any license for reuse or redistribution under any circumstances.
Special thanks to:
- 🧡 Instant Gaming for their official partnership.
- Electron
- Supabase
- WebTorrent
- Better SQLite3
- Cloudflare
- Flaticon
- Icons8
PLAY AS YOU WANT.
One application. Endless possibilities.