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# Wow! CoolerMaster's MasterPlus Software to Go Open Source!
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/coolermaster-open-source-software/
- Published: 2023-01-10T08:36:12.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-10T08:36:12.000Z
- Description: MasterPlus to get a complete overhaul and an open-source version? Sounds good!
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Development Updates, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

Most gaming/peripheral software suits are either proprietary or not officially available for Linux. 

As a result, we must constantly look for open-source tools to configure our hardware to get native functionality. 

The likes of [Piper](https://github.com/libratbag/piper?ref=itsfoss.com), [OpenRGB](https://openrgb.org/?ref=itsfoss.com), [Solaar](https://github.com/pwr-Solaar/Solaar?ref=itsfoss.com), etc. come in handy in these situations.

But, sometimes, even these are not enough.

Luckily, [CoolerMaster](https://www.coolermaster.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) has decided to release an open-source version of its [MasterPlus](https://masterplus.coolermaster.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) software that aims to work with its coolers and non-CoolerMaster coolers.

**While this does not guarantee its availability for Linux systems, we can definitely hope for it.**

This move should also encourage other companies like Razer and Logitech to consider making open-source tools that do away with bloat found in them.

Let's see what CoolerMaster plans to do.

## MasterPlus Open-Source Version: What We Know So Far

![coolermaster masterplus revamp](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/CoolerMaster_MasterPlus_Revamp-1.png)

Image Source: Boring Text Reviews (Not the FOSS version)

**CoolerMaster revealed their plans to release a new MasterPlus open-source version** in the recent [CES 2023](https://www.ces.tech/?ref=itsfoss.com) event. Kudos to **Albert** from [Boring Text Reviews](https://boringtextreviews.com/exclusive-say-goodbye-to-bloated-closed-source-software-coolermaster-to-release-new-open-source-version-of-its-software-with-api-integration-and-it-can-work-with-other-coolers-too?ref=itsfoss.com) for bringing this to our attention.

**What to expect?:** A complete redesign of the MasterPlus software, with an API plug-in system that allows non-CoolerMaster coolers to integrate with it.

They have clarified that exclusive CoolerMaster features won't work with other coolers. So, things such as detecting a leak in an AIO cooler or calculating the PSU's efficiency can't be tracked for third-party products.

Instead, the application will only support reading basic performance info such as temperature and fan speed with the ability to configure ARGB devices.

If you ask me, **this is better than nothing.** And, if you happen to use CoolerMaster components for your system, it is an exciting news for you!

CoolerMaster also showcased a potential application of the API system by letting it hook into a photo application and using it to control a secondary display integrated into a computer case's side. 

Furthermore, they also introduced full cloud integration for their software. But sadly, this will not be made open-source.

**When to expect?:** 

We do not have a concrete release date for the open sourcing of MasterPlus. 

But, if I were to guess, sometime in 2023 would be the best bet. 

💬 *Even if the tool is not confirmed to work for Linux users, on open-source tool is a good start, isn't it? What do you think?*