Network Services

Web services are managed independently of everything else, and networking never holds back the frontend. Services become available once an interface and address are ready.

Local DNS Advertises a conflict-free .local name for the device on your network.

Web Dashboard Device status, file management, play history, collections, Remote View and the Editors and Tools in your browser.

Secure Shell Optional command line access to the device from a terminal on your computer.

Browser Terminal An optional command line that runs in your browser.

Syncthing Optional syncing of saves and other folders with your other devices.

Secure File Transfer Optional file transfer with any SFTP app, covering your storage, the boot partition, MustardOS itself, and your history, collections and catalogue.

Dashboard API Read the device status and manage files and lists from your own scripts. Security Each service has its own defaults, addresses and sign-in expectations, listed in the Web Services guide.

To join two devices for netplay or Game Link without Wi-Fi, see Direct Link. It works with network adapters or a single USB-C cable.