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The module-level SSHSyncHandler() singleton ran filesystem side effects
(mkdir on SYNC_SSH_KEYS_PATH) at import time, which meant even default
installs with push-pull sync disabled would touch /romm/sync — and the
previous tolerate-and-warn fallback could leave users wondering why
sync silently does nothing.
Replace the eager singleton with a functools.cache'd factory. The
handler is now constructed on first use, so:
- Default-install users (ENABLE_SYNC_PUSH_PULL=false, no manual sync
triggered) never touch /romm/sync.
- Users opting in get a clear, actionable RuntimeError pointing at
the unwritable path and the env var to override, at the call site
rather than buried in a startup stack trace.
Also document in env.template that enabling either sync mode requires
a writable volume at $ROMM_BASE_PATH/sync.
A beautiful, powerful, self-hosted ROM manager and player.
Overview
RomM (ROM Manager) allows you to scan, enrich, browse and play your game collection with a clean and responsive interface. With support for multiple platforms, various naming schemes, and custom tags, RomM is a must-have for anyone who plays on emulators.
Features
- Scan and enhance your game library with metadata from IGDB, Screenscraper and MobyGames
- Fetch custom artwork from SteamGridDB
- Display your achievements from Retroachievements
- Metadata available for 400+ platforms
- Play games directly from the browser using EmulatorJS and RuffleRS
- Share your library with friends with limited access and permissions
- Official apps for Playnite, Android and CFWs
- Supports multi-disk games, DLCs, mods, hacks, patches, and manuals
- Parse and filter by tags in filenames
- View, upload, update, and delete games from any modern web browser
Preview
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Installation
To start using RomM, check out the Quick Start Guide in the docs. If you are having issues with RomM, please review the page for troubleshooting steps.
Contributing
To contribute to RomM, please check Contribution Guide.
Community
Here are a few projects maintained by members of our community. Please note that the RomM team does not regularly review their source code.
Mobile
- 🔷 Argosy: Native client for installing and launching games by @tmgast
- romm-ios-app: Native iOS app by @ilyas-hallak
- romm-mobile: Android (and soon iOS) app by @mattsays
Desktop
- 🔷 Playnite plugin: Library plugin for Playnite by @gantoine
- RommBrowser: Electron client by @smurflabs
- RetroArch Sync: Sync RetroArch library with RomM by @Covin90
- RomMate: Desktop app for browsing your collection by @brenoprata10
- romm-client: Desktop client by @chaun14
Handhelds
- 🔷 Grout: Download client for muOS and NextUI by @BrandonKowalski
- DeckRommSync: SteamOS downloader and syncer by @PeriBluGaming
- SwitchRomM: Homebrew NRO for Switch by @Shalasere
Other
- romm-comm: Discord bot by @idio-sync
- GGRequestz: Game discovery and request tool by @XTREEMMAK
- Syncthing sync: Small tool to push a Syncthing library to RomM by @amn-96
[🔷] Official first-party app
Join us on Discord, where you can ask questions, submit ideas, get help, showcase your collection, and discuss RomM with other users.
Technical Support
If you have any issues with RomM, please open an issue in this repository.
Financial Support
Consider supporting the development of this project on Open Collective. All funds will be used to cover the costs of hosting, development, and maintenance of RomM.
Our Friends
Here are a few projects that we think you might like:
- EmulatorJS: An embeddable, browser-based emulator
- RetroDECK: Retro gaming on SteamOS and Linux
- ES-DE Frontend: Emulator frontend for Linux, macOS and Windows
- Gaseous: Another ROM manager with web-based emulator
- Retrom: A centralized game library/collection management service
- Drop: Steam-like experience for DRM-free games
- LanCommander: Digital game platform for PC games
- Steam ROM Manager: An app for managing ROMs in Steam
