shadPS4

PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS written in C++

16 articles

Integrating shadPS4-Emu with CI/CD Pipelines: A Complete Guide to Automated Builds and Releases

Automate shadPS4-Emu builds and releases with our comprehensive CI/CD guide. Learn to integrate the emulator seamlessly into your development pipeline for efficient, multi-platform deployment.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

shadps4-emu Version Control Strategy: How shadPS4 Manages Git-Based Build Metadata

Discover the shadps4-emu version control strategy. Learn how Git-based build metadata ensures accurate version reporting for every shadPS4 build across all platforms.

internals

Mar 19, 2026

What Is the Purpose of the .gitattributes File in shadps4-emu?

Discover the purpose of the .gitattributes file in shadps4-emu. Learn how it standardizes Git behavior for line endings, binary detection, and diff methods across platforms, ensuring smooth development.

internals

Mar 19, 2026

shadps4-emu Cross-Compilation Setup: Building PlayStation 4 Emulator Binaries for Any Platform

Learn the shadps4-emu cross-compilation setup to build PlayStation 4 emulator binaries for any platform. Follow our guide for Apple Silicon, Linux Docker, and Windows CI builds for seamless cross-platform emulation.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

shadps4-emu Common Build Issues and Solutions: A Complete Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshoot common shadps4-emu build issues with this guide. Resolve missing dependencies, compiler errors, and Git submodule problems for successful compilation. Ensure Clang 18+ and Vulkan SDK.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

How to Update shadps4-emu Dependencies: Managing Git Submodules and CMake FetchContent

Learn how to update shadps4-emu dependencies by managing Git submodules and reconfiguring CMake FetchContent for the latest library versions. Keep your build current.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

shadps4-emu License Information: GPL-2.0-or-later and REUSE Compliance Guide

Understand the shadps4-emu license: GPL-2.0-or-later with REUSE compliance. Learn about SPDX metadata and third-party component licensing for shadPS4.

license-information

Mar 19, 2026

Where Are shadps4-emu Build Scripts Located? Complete CMake Guide

Discover where shadps4-emu build scripts are. Explore CMakeLists.txt CMakePresets json and CI automation details for efficient building.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

How to Debug shadPS4-Emu Runtime Errors: A Complete Technical Guide

Master shadPS4-Emu runtime errors with our technical guide. Learn to debug using gdb Visual Studio ImGui and synchronous logging for seamless emulation.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

How to Link Libraries in shadPS4-Emu Build: A Complete CMake Guide

Learn how to link libraries in shadPS4-Emu CMake builds. Master internal and third-party dependency linking with this comprehensive guide for developers.

how-to-guide

Mar 19, 2026

shadps4-emu Build Output Directory: Where Compiled Binaries Are Generated

Discover the shadps4-emu build output directory where compiled binaries like the shadps4 executable are generated. Learn about the CMake binary directory and default build folder.

build-output-directory

Mar 19, 2026

What Is the Main Executable in shadPS4? Build Target and Entry Point Explained

Discover the main executable in shadPS4, shadps4. Learn about its build target and program entry point in srcmaincpp for this native binary.

internals

Mar 19, 2026

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{
  "mcpServers": {
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      "command": "npx",
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    }
  }
}

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