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Synapse 4 on Linux!


I’m here simply to advocate for Linux support. I have 3 Razer devices, headphones, keyboard and mouse and they struggle to work with Linux. Us Linux users should not have to settle for third part software like OpenRazer. While I respect their work it should not be on them to have to make these tools. We paid money for our devices, we expect support on Linux. 

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Kilruna
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  • July 30, 2025

i really wished for that as well. 

Using bazzite and the only thing i’m realy realy missing is propper software support for my devices like i had on windows with synapse.


OPALbuzzIndigo158

I’ve recently made the switch to Linux and it would be great to also get some official support. The new software looks great and I noticed it digging into the files that it might be Electron-based? Discord is as well and has a native Linux application so I wonder how hard it would be for Razer to support now

 


Marcus_NL
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  • August 7, 2025

I’m migrating from Windows 10 to  Bazzite linux version and everything is working surprisingly well - except my Razer hardware :( . I’ve install OpenRazer and it does offer some support, some parts of my Razer hardware, like my Tartarus Pro, aren’t recognized. Tried installing RazerSynpase 4 with Bottles and Lutris, but the RazerSynapse Installer doesn’t work on either. It looks like the installer wants to download addtional data from Razer, and somehow isn’t granted access. Very annoying that Razer doesn’t simply put the full installer with all needed files on their site, so you can download and install everything in 1 go … 

So yes - time for a Linux native Razer Synapse 4 please!


bytePastelGreen579

Would greatly appreciate this as I own a razorblade 15 with a huntsman tournament keyboard and dual boot with linux. It’s great but the only reason I dual boot is for synapse and fan control when gamming, Linux I mainly use for lightweight tasks as its more efficient on battery when im out, but id love to fully switch to Linux on my laptop.


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  • August 13, 2025

I just made this forum account to come here and advocate for this. This is so extremely important right now with the concerns surrounding Windows 11’s recall “feature” and Microsoft forcing people to upgrade to 11 from 10 and making older hardware that works fine suddenly “obsolete.” 

I have recently been playing around with CachyOS and Nobara running KDE-Plasma with basically zero experience with Linux and so far I love it. There are issues I’ve run into with installing certain software or finding alternatives I like but for the most part I’m enjoying the experience. But the main issue for me personally has been the lack of keymapping support for my Tartarus V2 (and to a lesser extent my new Basilisk V3 X). I use my Tartarus for my art and animation workflow and the fact I can’t find a proper alternative to Synapse has been maddening.

 

Also with Steam pushing Linux support for gaming this is the right time to further that support.  I’m right now having to choose between staying on Windows with all its privacy and security concerns, or simply finding an alternative to Razer that works with Linux.


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  • August 19, 2025

I've recently made the leap to Linux from Windows 10, but I'm really missing native support for my Razer Products. Official support would make a huge difference for the gaming community on Linux. Any chance we could see this happen? Keep up the great work!


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