Starting SteamOS Devkit Service

[p53]

The SteamOS Devkit Service seems to be installed and running on Devkit devices, enabling a PC Client connection for development. Does anyone know how to start this service on consumer devices? I tried to connect to my deck but the service does not appear to be running. Also starting pairing in the developer options does not seem to run it.

Is there a better forum for developer questions?

[Taktloss]

For stuff like this just look always on the Steam Steamworks website 😉https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/steamdeck/loadgames

[p53]

Thanks. I had checked that page. However, only devkit steam deck and PC Manjaro are covered, not consumer steam deck. It is unclear if the DevKit Service has to be installed and activated somehow. There actually is a "pair new host" button in the developer section of the deck. Unfortunately I had no luck with this. The PC client would always tell me that the IP of the deck does not respond.

[retrogunner]

You should check out:
https://crankshaft.space/
https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader

Both give instructions on how to turn on Dev WebAPI port as they both leverage it. BTW, You cannot install both at the same time, only one.

[p53]

Thanks for the links! There also does not seem to be an explanation of how to setup a development environment and pair with the PC. Nevertheless, will try to ask people there since they should be in the know.