Helios

Helios 0.6.2

Game stream host for Selene and Moonlight OS.

  • By Moonlight OS
  • Open Source
  • Updated Oct 14, 2026
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About Helios

Helios is a low-latency game streaming host with native integration for Selene and Moonlight OS.

Technical details

PublisherMoonlight OS
Version0.6.2
Release date2026-10-14
LicenseGPL-3.0-only
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex64
Package IDMoonlightOS.Helios
Install scopeAll users

Install Helios from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=MoonlightOS.Helios -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=MoonlightOS.Helios -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=MoonlightOS.Helios -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Helios.exe" /S

Silent install switches for more Windows programs »

Install Helios together with other apps in one command »

game-streamingmoonlightremote-playselene

Helios version history

0.5.2 Aug 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is Helios free?

Yes. Helios is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0-only license.

What is the latest version of Helios?

The latest version is 0.6.2, released on Oct 14, 2026.

Is it safe to download Helios?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f4d46703f94f992f9bda6cb2ea3e1e21295d325135a58a7f74c7b040ce08944e.

Which Windows versions does Helios support?

Helios runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Helios silently?

Run the offline installer with "Helios.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=MoonlightOS.Helios -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Helios?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Helios and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=MoonlightOS.Helios -e.

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