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Switch Games Server
Switch Games Server
General
Author	gonzartur
Type	PC Utilities
Version	2015
License	CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Last Updated	2025/12/26
Links
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	Website
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Revision as of 05:05, 25 January 2026

Switch Games Server (SGS) is a Laravel-based HTTP server that serves your Switch game files (NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ) from your PC over your local network. It lets you install games onto your Switch directly over Wi-Fi using:

Tinfoil (via "other" or "URL" source)
DBI (via "Home server" / HTTP install)

Features

Network File Sharing - Share your Switch game files (.nsz, .nsp, .xci, .xcz) over the network.
Tinfoil Support - JSON-based file index for Tinfoil app.
DBI Support - Apache-style directory listing for DBI app.
Docker Ready - Fully containerized with Docker Compose.
Auto Setup - Automatic dependency installation on first run.

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/notf0und/SGS
cd SGS
docker-compose up -d

That's it! The app automatically handles:

Composer dependencies
NPM packages and builds
Storage symlinks

Just add your game files to the games/ folder and access the web interface for setup guides.

Supported

.nsz - Compressed NSP
.nsp - Nintendo Submission Package
.xci - NX Card Image
.xcz - Compressed XCI

External links

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 Switch Games Server (SGS) is a Laravel-based HTTP server that serves your Switch game files (NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ) from your PC over your local network. It lets you install games onto your Switch directly over Wi-Fi using:
 * Tinfoil (via "other" or "URL" source)
 * DBI (via "Home server" / HTTP install)
-This avoids manually copying files to the SD card or using USB cables, making it easy to install large games or maintain a "private shop" on your home network.
 == Features ==
-* Network Installation - No more cables! Install games directly from your server
+* Network File Sharing - Share your Switch game files (.nsz, .nsp, .xci, .xcz) over the network.
-* Multi-Device - All Switch consoles on your network can access the same game library
+* Tinfoil Support - JSON-based file index for Tinfoil app.
-* Tinfoil & DBI Support - Works with both popular homebrew installers
+* DBI Support - Apache-style directory listing for DBI app.
-* Docker-Ready - One command setup with Docker Compose
+* Docker Ready - Fully containerized with Docker Compose.
-* Auto-Setup - Automatically installs dependencies and builds assets on first run
+* Auto Setup - Automatic dependency installation on first run.
-* Built-in Documentation - Step-by-step guides with screenshots included
 == Quick Start ==
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 == External links ==
-* Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/video-game-sgs-switch-games-server-install-games-on-your-switch-wirelessly-using-tinfoil-or-dbi.678378/
+* GitHub - https://github.com/notf0und/SGS
-* Github - https://github.com/notf0und/SGS
+* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/video-game-sgs-switch-games-server-install-games-on-your-switch-wirelessly-using-tinfoil-or-dbi.678378/