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Add WiFi-Manager to Plugin Store

A Decky Loader plugin for managing WiFi connections and creating hotspots on Steam Deck.

Features

  • WiFi Hotspot Toggle - Share your wired/ethernet connection via WiFi with one tap
  • Hotspot Settings - Customize SSID, password, and WiFi band (2.4GHz/5GHz)
  • WiFi Network Scanner - Scan and view available networks with signal strength
  • WiFi Connect - Connect to networks with password support
  • In-App Setup Wizard - No terminal needed! Enter sudo password once in the plugin

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Hotspot Active Hotspot Settings
Hotspot Active Hotspot Settings

This plugin uses NetworkManager (nmcli) for WiFi management. On first launch, users are guided through a simple setup wizard to configure permissions - no terminal access required.

Task Checklist

Developer

  • I am the original author or an authorized maintainer of this plugin.
  • I have abided by the licenses of the libraries I am utilizing, including attaching license notices where appropriate.

Plugin

  • I have verified that my plugin works properly on the Stable and Beta update channels of SteamOS.
  • I have verified my plugin is unique or provides more/alternative functionality to a plugin already on the store.

Backend

  • No: I am using a custom backend other than Python.
  • No: I am using a tool or software from a 3rd party FOSS project that does not have it's dependencies statically linked.
  • No: I am using a custom binary that has all of it's dependencies statically linked.

Community

  • I have tested and left feedback on two other pull requests for new or updating plugins.
  • I have commented links to my testing report in this PR.

Testing

  • Tested by a third party on SteamOS Stable or Beta update channel.

Roadmap

See ROADMAP.md for planned features:

  • v1.1: WiFi Repeater Mode (AP+STA simultaneous)
  • v1.2: QR Code sharing
  • v1.3: Connected devices list

A Decky plugin for managing WiFi connections and creating hotspots on Steam Deck.

Features:
- WiFi hotspot toggle
- Hotspot settings (SSID, password, band)
- WiFi network scanner
- WiFi connect with password support
- In-app setup wizard

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
@deucebucket deucebucket requested a review from a team as a code owner January 27, 2026 12:04
@github-actions github-actions bot added the not-plugin Not related to plugins themselves label Jan 27, 2026
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@deucebucket deucebucket changed the title Add WiFi-Manager plugin Add WiFi-Manager to Plugin Store Jan 27, 2026
@github-actions github-actions bot added the plugin-addition Adding a plugin to the Plugin Store label Jan 27, 2026
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This seems to be a duplicate of the functionality of Muon with the ability to join networks. Can you please explain why this differs significantly enough from Muon and the native network settings of SteamOS to where we should add this to the plugin store? Could this be a PR to Muon?

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