Works with MGA
There are two sides to MGA: sources bring games into your server, and frontend plugins bring your MGA library into a launcher. Those are different integrations.
Library import, metadata, artwork and authorized file downloads. Store-backed entries still use their own stores.
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Official Playnite add-on catalog approval is separate from this direct download.
The preview adapter imports metadata and artwork and downloads authorized file copies. Sync uses its MGA menu, not LaunchBox's native storefront scanner.
Not yet a public managed-plugin release. Big Box controller interaction is not separately validated.
Manage MGA over your trusted home network. There is no released mobile frontend plugin or browser game player.
Profile-password sign-in requires MGA 0.2.22 or newer. Read the plugin's own compatibility and download limitations. These early adapters do not verify content hashes or guarantee partial-file continuity across separate retries; they are not automatic game updaters.
Connector availability and features depend on your installed MGA version and the provider. Start with the setup screen and release notes, rather than assuming every service supports every action.
| Source | Purpose | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Library and game information through the Steam connector | Requires the account/API details requested by setup. Steam handles licensing, installs and sessions. |
| Xbox / Game Pass | Library, catalog and subscription information | Account sign-in and current entitlement still matter. A catalog offer is not a game package. |
| Google Drive | Discover and serve your authorized game files | Select accessible folders; archives and installers may need frontend-side handling. |
| SMB / NAS | Game folders on shared storage | The MGA server must be able to access the share. Keep access limited to intended folders. |
| Experimental sources, including Epic | Additional discovery where implemented | Preview capability is not a complete install or launch workflow. |
| Google Play catalog | Catalog information where supported | Not an APK source, entitlement transfer or working Google Play Games launcher plugin. |
Google Drive and Google Play are different services. MGA does not include games, ROMs, firmware or subscription entitlements.
MGA includes metadata providers such as LaunchBox, IGDB, RAWG, GOG/Steam metadata and MAME DAT. Some need their own API keys or data files. Provider terms and availability apply.
The server maintains artifact/version information and can serve artifacts only when licensing, provenance and integrity requirements are met. This does not mean every emulator is bundled or installed automatically by a frontend.
Each profile has its own connections. MGA does not log other players into your Steam account or bypass store restrictions. Achievement or catalog access does not grant permission to distribute protected content.