Homebrew applications
This page gives an overview of released homebrew apps. The Twilight Hack and the new Homebrew Channel are currently the only ways to run the apps on an unmodified console. Go to the peripheral info page for a list of what Peripherals the applications support.
DO NOT add projects which have no public release. The In development section is for that. This is also not a place to produce your wishlist.
Before you use
- As with all unsigned code in the homebrew community all applications may be dangerous if used incorrectly; for support with it, please contact the developer of the program.
Note to developers
- It is important to include a video autodetect routine and a way to return to the loader or restart. Go to the Developer Tips page for more information.
- With the release of the Homebrew Channel please include an icon.png and meta.xml file for easy installation for end users.
- There are also some Development Tools you may need.
- It's probably a good idea to include the Homebrew Possibly Dangerous and maybe the Homebrew Dangerous if Misused templates on your homebrew page (add {{HomebrewPossiblyDangerous}}, and maybe {{HomebrewDangerous}} at the top of the page), for safety reasons.
- To keep things tidy, instead of a folder on the root of the sd card, put it in a folder called data, so fat0:\data\XXXXX
PC-Based Utilities
Main article: List of homebrew applications (PC utilities) List of homebrew applications (PC utilities)
Loaders
Main article: List of homebrew applications (loaders)
Title | Description | Author |
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Homebrew Channel | A loader installed to the System Menu as a channel that loads any homebrew in SD:/apps/ and USBx:/apps/
|
fail0verflow |
All-in-1 Emuloader | A basic Front SD elf/dol loader that looks for known Emulators | Eke-eke |
BootIOS | Loads BootMii as IOS | Vithon |
BootMii | Loads an ARM executable placed at a fixed point on the SD card. | fail0verflow |
BootMii Autoloader | Loads an ARM executable placed at a fixed point on the SD card without modifying the NAND. | Fullmetal5 |
Freedom | Importer and Exporter | Crediar |
Front SD ELF Loader | Loads .elf and .dol files from front SD slot | svpe |
Gecko OS | Loads an import game, like Datel's FreeLoader | Nuke |
geckoloader | .dol/.elf loader using the usbgecko adapter (useful for developers) | dhewg |
HomebrewFilter | Aims at having more functionality than the Homebrew channel. | Nano |
Homebrew Disc Loader | Run homebrew software directly from DVD | Sierradev |
Loadmii | Small but powerful loader which can run executables from SD cards, USB sticks, SMB shares, USB Gecko and SD Gecko | The lemon man |
Menu Loader | Reboots the Wii with any IOS & RegionFree Wii/GCN functionality | fail0verflow |
Menu Loader Clone | Menu loader clone with sourcecode. | raven |
MinimaLauncher | A physical disc booter with no UI for Wii/vWii. | iGlitch |
Savezelda | An ELF loader bundled with most exploits. | fail0verflow |
TCP Loader | Loads .elf and .dol files over a TCP socket | svpe |
TinyLoad | Loads an original Wii game of any region, period. | marcan |
Wii Gamecube Homebrew Launcher | Start Gamecube homebrew on Wii from front SD slot. | Mega Man, Hell Hibou |
Wii Homebrew Launcher | Wii menu-style launcher for .elf and .dol files. Supports custom human-readable titles and pictures for each app. | Hell Hibou |
WiiLauncher | A simple alternative to Gecko OS. It has additional features to download and edit cheat codes. | Conanac |
Emulators
Main article: List of homebrew applications (emulators) List of homebrew applications (emulators)
Games
Main article: List of homebrew applications (games) List of homebrew applications (games)
Media
Main article: List of homebrew applications (media)
Media players
Video and audio
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
GeeXboX | Linux-based port of GeeXboX, which uses MPlayer for playback. | The GeeXboX Team |
MPlayer CE | Native MPlayer port. | Extrems |
MPlayer TT | Native MPlayer port to demonstrate DVD functionality. | Team Twiizers |
MPlayerWii | Native MPlayer port. | rOn |
Wii MFE Port | Linux-based port of MPlayer. | nuvalo |
WiiMC | WiiMC (Wii Media Centre) is an open source media player for the Nintendo Wii. | Tantric, rodries |
Video only
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
ComixChannel | An application that allow you to display comics. | Tiamattia |
Audio only
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
DragonMedia Player | Music player with a skinnable interface. It supports a lot of sound formats. | DragonMinded |
HiivelyPlay | HVL/AHX tracker player. | Xeron/IRIS |
Schism Tracker | Schism Tracker is an editor and player for tracked music (IT, XM, S3M, MOD, etc.) | Storlek |
WiiMPC | MPD client | Sshock |
WiiMP3 | A simple and opensource MP3 Player | Wentstorm |
WiiRadio | ShoutCast client | scanff |
Utilities
Title | Description | Author | |
---|---|---|---|
Accio Hacks | Download codes from GeckoCodes.org and create GCT files | James0x57 | |
Alarmii | Alarm clock for Wii | Blitter | |
ASCII Paint | A program that allows you to make art using text | Realspace | |
Balance Board Pro | "Weigh" cool tools! | Paulus | |
Balance Board Tools | Balance tools for your enjoyment | elisherer | |
BootMii Configuration Editor | BootMii.ini Editor | pembo | |
bootNetflix | Boot the installed Netflix Channel | User:mdm2k:mdm2k | |
bootOpera | Boot the installed Opera channel | Gannon | |
BrawlStats | Check your Super Smash Bros. Brawl stats | Marc | |
ButtonCast | Input Device Tunneler | ColdBird | |
Calibrator | Calibration assistant for video capture devices. | Extrems | |
Categorii | Helps impose some order on the apps in the HBC (maybe) | Yossi | |
CheatManager | Generate a custom GCT file for use with Gecko OS | Spritez | |
ChristmasCountdown | Countdown the days until Christmas! | PaceMaker | |
Code Downloader | Download txt code files from WiiRD Database | linus | |
Ctr-Gcs-DacoTaco-Edition | Create or restore full, raw memory card backups and GCI save files | DacoTaco | |
DiiLC | Download and insert DLC/HDLC to savegame file for Animal Crossing Wii game | Conanac | |
Disk Drive Lighter | Take complete control over the light in the wiis Disk Drive! | Khjui | |
DOP-Mii: WiiBrew Edition | Install IOS', System Menu and Channels | Arikado, Lunatik, lukegb | |
Epilepsii | An improved Wii Strobe | albatross | |
FMyLife | FMyLife.com reader for the Wii | rosch | |
ftpii | FTP server | joedj | |
FS Browser | Browse your Wii's filesystem | Raven | |
Gecko OS | Cheat code engine for the Wii (built-in Ocarina) | Nuke/brkirch | |
Ghisi | A New Homebrew App That goes to a website | Ghisi | |
Homebrew Browser | Install the latest homebrew games and applications all through your Wii | teknecal | |
Homebrew Sorter | Sort your homebrew | Teknecal | |
InstallMii | A tool based upon PatchMii core, with patching capability removed. | Lukegb | |
Kidspaint | A painting program that eventually was made into a WiiWare game. | Uffe Flarup and Nicklas Schmidt | |
Leveltool | A spirit-level using your wiimote | Alanceil | |
MegaCodeDownloader | Like Code Downloader but more efficient and easier to use. | Megazig | |
Menu Loader Clone | A clone of the original menu loader with added features | Raven | |
Metronome | A Metronome for your Wii | Westy92 | |
Mii Info | Show info about the Mii(s)in your Wii | Wentstorm | |
MyMenuify | An application used to install themes on your Wii's System Menu. | Icefire | |
Ncard | Wii gamercard system | Minus 273 and chris | |
Newo Model Viewer | A OBJ file Viewer for Newo Shooter | Owen | |
Open Shop Channel | A fork of Homebrew Browser that contains more apps and is updated more regularly. | CornierKhan1, DarkPhoenix10, dhtdht020, Larsenv, Spotlight | |
PattView Wii | Animal Crossing: City Folk Pattern Editor | VashGH | |
Playstats | Wii playtime history statistics | chris | |
PowerCheck | Check your Wii remote battery percentage | JoostinOnline | |
ReadMii | this app is handy when you need to read your documents, but you only have a wii and an sd card slot. | S | |
Reggie! Dumper | This app will dump the files from New Super Mario Bros. Wii which are required in order to use the Reggie! Level Editor. | AerialX, megazig | |
Riivolution | Realtime Game Patcher | AerialX | |
RSSMii | Subscribe to RSS-Feeds and get Updates at the Wii-Messageboard! | main() | |
Savegame Extractor | Allows saving games to be copied from the Wii to an SD card | Waninkoko | |
SD Explorer | SD card file manager | miom | |
Strobe alarm clock | An alarm clock that will flash your tv screen. | Mouse | |
TopEdit | Text File Editor | georgp24 | |
txt-read | Allows you to view text files | Muzer | |
txtEd | Simple Text Mode File Editor | linus | |
txtEd Mod | Simple Text Mode File Editor | Freigeist | |
Text-based Controller Test | Text-based controller button tester | S | |
Visual Controller Test | Visual Controller Button Tester | Mr. Reaper | |
WakeMiiUp | WakeMiiUp with added features | Superyoshi | |
WiiBrowser | A wii web browser | gave92 | |
WiiBServer | Tiny unfinished HTTP/1.0 web server | Jay | |
Wii Chatter | An online chat room for Wii. | ThatOtherPerson | |
Wiicm | Cheat Code Manager | linus | |
WiiEarth | Google maps like app | PaulWagener | |
Wii Exhibit | Online image editor | ThatOtherPerson | |
Wii FlashToolz | Windows program for reading/writing boot blocks and Bootmii keys to and from any Wii NAND dump. | Streamlinehd | |
wiiFTPD | Multi-threaded FTP daemon written for the Wii | Dominic Houghton | |
Wiihttpd | Simple multi-threaded HTTP Webserver for the Wii | teknecal | |
Wii Network Config Editor | Network Settings editor for the Wii | Bazmoc | |
WiiPaint | Draw on Wii using a custom GRRLIB 2.0 | Kontakatilu | |
WiiRecipe | Recipe's | Calthephenom | |
WiiStrobe | Turn your TV into a strobe light! | Pinecone | |
Wiitch | Batch Downloader for Wii | TheStripper | |
WiiTweet | Twitter Client | Pedro Aguiar | |
WiiVNC | View & control your computer screen with your Wii! | Paulwagener | |
Wii Web Server | Serves web-pages | Cboomf + Felix123 + Others | |
WiiWhiteboard | Interactive Whiteboard | Bg | |
WiiXplorer | SD/USB/SMB File Manager | Dimok | |
Whiiteboard | Interacitive Whiteboard | tobi2574 | |
Wii Shop Channel 2.0 | A Wii Shop Channel Revival | MaloneCZSD |
Operating systems
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
Boot it | Linux loader designed for use with disc images | nuvalo |
Wii Linux | Wii-Linux debian based distro | GC-Linux |
WiiShell | UNIX-like shell | Aksommerville |
WiiToo! | Wii-Linux minimal Gentoo Stage4 | VQuickSilver |
Zen-Kernel | Linux kernel with new features | Waninkoko, dodo1122, cheater-conrad |
entii-for-workcubes | Port of Windows NT 3.51 and NT 4.0 | Wack0 |
Math
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
Automatii | cellular automata (life) | gcb |
Gmp | GMP (The GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic Library) ported to Wii | joaopa |
Mandelbrot | Mandelbrot fractal generator | Krupkat |
WiiCalc | Full Featured Calculator | PaceMaker |
wcalc | wcalc is a calculator. | S |
WiiLife | Also cellular automata | drei000 |
WPCP | Wii Pi Calculation Project | MadCatMk2 |
Unique applications
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
DVDX | Enables the DVD register with a bit in the TMD. | fail0verflow |
Operating systems
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Utilities
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Math
Main article: List of homebrew applications (math)
Media players
Video and audio
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
GeeXboX | Linux-based port of GeeXboX, which uses MPlayer for playback. | The GeeXboX Team |
MPlayer CE | Native MPlayer port. | Extrems |
MPlayer TT | Native MPlayer port to demonstrate DVD functionality. | Team Twiizers |
MPlayerWii | Native MPlayer port. | rOn |
Wii MFE Port | Linux-based port of MPlayer. | nuvalo |
WiiMC | WiiMC (Wii Media Centre) is an open source media player for the Nintendo Wii. | Tantric, rodries |
Video only
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
ComixChannel | An application that allow you to display comics. | Tiamattia |
Audio only
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
DragonMedia Player | Music player with a skinnable interface. It supports a lot of sound formats. | DragonMinded |
HiivelyPlay | HVL/AHX tracker player. | Xeron/IRIS |
Schism Tracker | Schism Tracker is an editor and player for tracked music (IT, XM, S3M, MOD, etc.) | Storlek |
WiiMPC | MPD client | Sshock |
WiiMP3 | A simple and opensource MP3 Player | Wentstorm |
WiiRadio | ShoutCast client | scanff |
Utilities
Title | Description | Author | |
---|---|---|---|
Accio Hacks | Download codes from GeckoCodes.org and create GCT files | James0x57 | |
Alarmii | Alarm clock for Wii | Blitter | |
ASCII Paint | A program that allows you to make art using text | Realspace | |
Balance Board Pro | "Weigh" cool tools! | Paulus | |
Balance Board Tools | Balance tools for your enjoyment | elisherer | |
BootMii Configuration Editor | BootMii.ini Editor | pembo | |
bootNetflix | Boot the installed Netflix Channel | User:mdm2k:mdm2k | |
bootOpera | Boot the installed Opera channel | Gannon | |
BrawlStats | Check your Super Smash Bros. Brawl stats | Marc | |
ButtonCast | Input Device Tunneler | ColdBird | |
Calibrator | Calibration assistant for video capture devices. | Extrems | |
Categorii | Helps impose some order on the apps in the HBC (maybe) | Yossi | |
CheatManager | Generate a custom GCT file for use with Gecko OS | Spritez | |
ChristmasCountdown | Countdown the days until Christmas! | PaceMaker | |
Code Downloader | Download txt code files from WiiRD Database | linus | |
Ctr-Gcs-DacoTaco-Edition | Create or restore full, raw memory card backups and GCI save files | DacoTaco | |
DiiLC | Download and insert DLC/HDLC to savegame file for Animal Crossing Wii game | Conanac | |
Disk Drive Lighter | Take complete control over the light in the wiis Disk Drive! | Khjui | |
DOP-Mii: WiiBrew Edition | Install IOS', System Menu and Channels | Arikado, Lunatik, lukegb | |
Epilepsii | An improved Wii Strobe | albatross | |
FMyLife | FMyLife.com reader for the Wii | rosch | |
ftpii | FTP server | joedj | |
FS Browser | Browse your Wii's filesystem | Raven | |
Gecko OS | Cheat code engine for the Wii (built-in Ocarina) | Nuke/brkirch | |
Ghisi | A New Homebrew App That goes to a website | Ghisi | |
Homebrew Browser | Install the latest homebrew games and applications all through your Wii | teknecal | |
Homebrew Sorter | Sort your homebrew | Teknecal | |
InstallMii | A tool based upon PatchMii core, with patching capability removed. | Lukegb | |
Kidspaint | A painting program that eventually was made into a WiiWare game. | Uffe Flarup and Nicklas Schmidt | |
Leveltool | A spirit-level using your wiimote | Alanceil | |
MegaCodeDownloader | Like Code Downloader but more efficient and easier to use. | Megazig | |
Menu Loader Clone | A clone of the original menu loader with added features | Raven | |
Metronome | A Metronome for your Wii | Westy92 | |
Mii Info | Show info about the Mii(s)in your Wii | Wentstorm | |
MyMenuify | An application used to install themes on your Wii's System Menu. | Icefire | |
Ncard | Wii gamercard system | Minus 273 and chris | |
Newo Model Viewer | A OBJ file Viewer for Newo Shooter | Owen | |
Open Shop Channel | A fork of Homebrew Browser that contains more apps and is updated more regularly. | CornierKhan1, DarkPhoenix10, dhtdht020, Larsenv, Spotlight | |
PattView Wii | Animal Crossing: City Folk Pattern Editor | VashGH | |
Playstats | Wii playtime history statistics | chris | |
PowerCheck | Check your Wii remote battery percentage | JoostinOnline | |
ReadMii | this app is handy when you need to read your documents, but you only have a wii and an sd card slot. | S | |
Reggie! Dumper | This app will dump the files from New Super Mario Bros. Wii which are required in order to use the Reggie! Level Editor. | AerialX, megazig | |
Riivolution | Realtime Game Patcher | AerialX | |
RSSMii | Subscribe to RSS-Feeds and get Updates at the Wii-Messageboard! | main() | |
Savegame Extractor | Allows saving games to be copied from the Wii to an SD card | Waninkoko | |
SD Explorer | SD card file manager | miom | |
Strobe alarm clock | An alarm clock that will flash your tv screen. | Mouse | |
TopEdit | Text File Editor | georgp24 | |
txt-read | Allows you to view text files | Muzer | |
txtEd | Simple Text Mode File Editor | linus | |
txtEd Mod | Simple Text Mode File Editor | Freigeist | |
Text-based Controller Test | Text-based controller button tester | S | |
Visual Controller Test | Visual Controller Button Tester | Mr. Reaper | |
WakeMiiUp | WakeMiiUp with added features | Superyoshi | |
WiiBrowser | A wii web browser | gave92 | |
WiiBServer | Tiny unfinished HTTP/1.0 web server | Jay | |
Wii Chatter | An online chat room for Wii. | ThatOtherPerson | |
Wiicm | Cheat Code Manager | linus | |
WiiEarth | Google maps like app | PaulWagener | |
Wii Exhibit | Online image editor | ThatOtherPerson | |
Wii FlashToolz | Windows program for reading/writing boot blocks and Bootmii keys to and from any Wii NAND dump. | Streamlinehd | |
wiiFTPD | Multi-threaded FTP daemon written for the Wii | Dominic Houghton | |
Wiihttpd | Simple multi-threaded HTTP Webserver for the Wii | teknecal | |
Wii Network Config Editor | Network Settings editor for the Wii | Bazmoc | |
WiiPaint | Draw on Wii using a custom GRRLIB 2.0 | Kontakatilu | |
WiiRecipe | Recipe's | Calthephenom | |
WiiStrobe | Turn your TV into a strobe light! | Pinecone | |
Wiitch | Batch Downloader for Wii | TheStripper | |
WiiTweet | Twitter Client | Pedro Aguiar | |
WiiVNC | View & control your computer screen with your Wii! | Paulwagener | |
Wii Web Server | Serves web-pages | Cboomf + Felix123 + Others | |
WiiWhiteboard | Interactive Whiteboard | Bg | |
WiiXplorer | SD/USB/SMB File Manager | Dimok | |
Whiiteboard | Interacitive Whiteboard | tobi2574 | |
Wii Shop Channel 2.0 | A Wii Shop Channel Revival | MaloneCZSD |
Operating systems
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
Boot it | Linux loader designed for use with disc images | nuvalo |
Wii Linux | Wii-Linux debian based distro | GC-Linux |
WiiShell | UNIX-like shell | Aksommerville |
WiiToo! | Wii-Linux minimal Gentoo Stage4 | VQuickSilver |
Zen-Kernel | Linux kernel with new features | Waninkoko, dodo1122, cheater-conrad |
entii-for-workcubes | Port of Windows NT 3.51 and NT 4.0 | Wack0 |
Math
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
Automatii | cellular automata (life) | gcb |
Gmp | GMP (The GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic Library) ported to Wii | joaopa |
Mandelbrot | Mandelbrot fractal generator | Krupkat |
WiiCalc | Full Featured Calculator | PaceMaker |
wcalc | wcalc is a calculator. | S |
WiiLife | Also cellular automata | drei000 |
WPCP | Wii Pi Calculation Project | MadCatMk2 |
Unique applications
Title | Description | Author |
---|---|---|
DVDX | Enables the DVD register with a bit in the TMD. | fail0verflow |
Demos
Main article: List of homebrew applications (demos) List of homebrew applications (demos)