MiSTer Extensions

Extensions and utilities for MiSTer.

Check linked documentation for each script. Most work immediately, but some require manual setup.

Remote • BGM • Favorites • GamesMenu • LastPlayed • LaunchSync • PlayLog • Random • Search

Supported Systems • Developer Guide

Run Update All, press Up during its startup countdown to open Settings, then enable MiSTer Extensions (wizzo) under Other Tools & Scripts. Select Save before leaving Settings.

To install everything through MiSTer Downloader, add this database to downloader.ini in SD card root:

[mrext/all]
db_url = https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wizzomafizzo/mrext/main/releases/all.json

Run either downloader or update from MiSTer Scripts menu. Both names launch MiSTer Downloader.

Individual databases are listed in application documentation where available. Existing BGM, Favorites, or GamesMenu users who configured a standalone database must replace its old db_url with the combined mrext/all URL above.

Use Download button for an application, copy downloaded script to SD card's Scripts folder, then run it from MiSTer Scripts menu.

Control MiSTer from any device on your network. Remote provides a web interface for input, launching, menu management, search, screenshots, settings, wallpapers, and other system functions.

Play music in MiSTer menu. BGM supports common audio formats and internet radio streams, and can pause automatically while a core is running.

Create and manage shortcuts for favorite games and cores in MiSTer menu.

Browse a game collection from MiSTer menu. GamesMenu scans games and creates launchers matching collection folder layout.

Generate auto-updating shortcuts for recently played games and last played game.

Create shareable game playlists that generate MiSTer menu shortcuts and can update from published .sync files.

Track play history and time for games and cores on MiSTer.

Launch a random game from MiSTer Scripts menu.

Search and launch games from a controller-friendly interface.