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A Decky Loader plugin for Steam Deck and other Linux handhelds that adds TDP, fan, battery, display, audio and game-launch controls to the Steam quick menu.

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What is it?

Panel de Control is a Decky Loader plugin that puts hardware controls for handheld PCs into the Steam quick access menu. From there you can set TDP and per-game power profiles, adjust fan curves, read temperatures and RPM, change display color modes, use a system-wide equalizer, check battery health and set a charge limit, and add a MangoHud overlay.

The plugin also includes Ambiente, a media section with custom Steam home backgrounds and a music and radio player that can keep playing during games. Themes for the Steam interface can be installed and updated from within the plugin. Controller remapping is available in beta through Handheld Daemon and InputPlumber.

Support covers many handhelds, including Steam Deck LCD and OLED, ROG Ally, Legion Go and several ARM devices, with an early Windows version. The plugin is written in Python, runs with root permissions, and is distributed under GPL-3.0.

Key features

  • 01Adjusts TDP with per-game profiles and an Auto-TDP mode.
  • 02Shows live temperatures and fan speeds, with custom fan curves.
  • 03Offers a ten-band system-wide equalizer and display color presets.
  • 04Reports battery health and supports a charge limit.
  • 05Turns game launch options into toggles with explanations.
  • 06Plays music, radio and streams during gameplay through a mini player.

Use cases

  • Tuning battery life and frame rates on a Steam Deck or ROG Ally.
  • Setting fan curves for games that run hot.
  • Customizing Steam's home screen and interface with themes and backgrounds.
  • Monitoring performance with a MangoHud overlay while playing.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install Decky Loader first

  2. 2

    Download Panel de Control.zip from the latest release

  3. 3

    In Decky, go to Developer mode and choose Install plugin from ZIP, then select the file

Things to know

  • Runs with root permissions and changes power, temperature and firmware settings, used at your own risk without warranty.
  • Requires Decky Loader to be installed first.
  • Some features are still in beta or early access, such as controller remapping and the Windows version.
  • Licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license.

Topics

#handheld#steam-deck#decky-loader#linux#power-management#fan-control#tdp#gaming

FAQ

What is panel-de-control?
A Decky Loader plugin for Steam Deck and other Linux handhelds that adds TDP, fan, battery, display, audio and game-launch controls to the Steam quick menu. Panel de Control is a Decky Loader plugin that puts hardware controls for handheld PCs into the Steam quick access menu. From there you can set TDP and per-game power profiles, adjust fan curves, read temperatures and RPM, change display color modes, use a system-wide equalizer, check battery health and set a charge limit, and add a MangoHud overlay.
Is panel-de-control free to use? What license does it have?
panel-de-control is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is panel-de-control still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to panel-de-control was on Nov 7, 2026.
What can I use panel-de-control for?
Tuning battery life and frame rates on a Steam Deck or ROG Ally. Setting fan curves for games that run hot. Customizing Steam's home screen and interface with themes and backgrounds. Monitoring performance with a MangoHud overlay while playing.
How do I install panel-de-control?
Install Decky Loader first Download Panel de Control.zip from the latest release In Decky, go to Developer mode and choose Install plugin from ZIP, then select the file
Where can I get panel-de-control?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Hooandee/panel-de-control

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