Open Source Licenses

Provenance is built on the shoulders of giants. These are the open-source projects and emulator cores that power it.

166
Total Projects
52
Native Cores
114
RetroArch Cores

Native Emulator Cores 52

Cores built directly into Provenance without RetroArch.

ProjectLicenseVersionCopyrightSystems
4DO/FreeDOGPL-2.0-only0Copyright © 2011-2016 OpenEmu Team3DO
Atari 800GPL-2.0-or-later3.1.0Copyright © 1995-2014 The Atari800 Development Team5200, 8bit
BeetlePSXGPL-2.0-only0Copyright © 1998-2014 Mednafen Teampsx
BlissGPL-2.0-or-later2.1.2Copyright © 2003-2016 OpenEmu Team, Kyle Davisintellivision
Azahar (Experimental)GPL-2.0-or-latergitCopyright © 2013-2024 Citra Emulator Project, Azahar Emulator Contributors3ds
CrabEMUGPL-2.0-or-later0.2.0Copyright © 2007-2014 Lawrence Sebaldsms, sg1000, colecovision
Desmume2015GPL-2.0-or-later1.1Copyright © 2005-2015 The DeSmuME Teamds
DolphinGPL-2.0-or-later11Copyright © 2003-2024 Dolphin Emulator Projectgamecube, wii
DosBoxGPL-2.0-or-later0.9.2Copyright © 2002-2021 The DOSBox Team, 2020-2024 Bernhard Schellingdos
DuckStationGPL-3.0-only2023.01.11Copyright © 2019-2024 Connor McLaughlinpsx
FCEUXGPL-2.0-or-later2.6.2Copyright © 2000-2024 FCEUX Teamnes, fds
Final Burn NeoLicenseRef-FBNeo1.0.0.2Copyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Teamneogeo, msx, msx2, arcade, nes, colecovision
FBNeoLicenseRef-FBNeoCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Teamneogeo, msx, cps, colecovision
FlycastGPL-2.0-only5.0Copyright © 2018-2024 Flycast Contributorsdreamcast
FreeIntvGPL-3.0-or-later2018.1.5Copyright © 2018 David Richardsonintellivision
GambatteGPL-2.0-or-later0.5.0Copyright © 2007-2014 Sindre Aaengb, gbc
GMELGPL-2.1-or-laterv0.6.1Copyright © 2003-2009 Shay Greenmusic
GearcolecoMIT1.0.1Copyright © 2021 Ignacio Sanchez Ginescolecovision
Genesis Plus GXLicenseRef-Genesis-Plus-GXv1.7.4Copyright © 1998-2022 Charles MacDonald, 2007-2024 Eke-Ekegenesis, gamegear, mastersystem, sg1000, segacd
MednafenGPL-2.0-or-later1.32.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Teamsaturn, psx, lynx, ngp, ngpc, pce, pcecd, pcfx, sgfx, vb, ws, wsc, nes, fds, snes, gb, gbc, gba
Mini vMacMITb36Copyright © 2001-2020 Paul C. Prattmacintosh
MuMITv1.3.0Copyright © 2019-2023 Adin Scannellpalmos
Mupen64PlusGPL-2.0-or-later2.5Copyright © 2007-2024 Mupen64Plus Teamn64
Mupen64Plus-NextGPL-2.0-or-later2.4Copyright © 2008-2024 Mupen64Plus Teamn64
O2EMArtistic-2.01.18.1Copyright © 1997-2016 OpenEmu Team, Daniel Boris, Andre de la Rochaodyssey2
PPSSPPGPL-2.0-or-laterv1.13.2-2467Copyright © 2012-2024 Henrik Rydgård and PPSSPP Contributorspsp
PicoDriveLicenseRef-PicoDrive2.03Copyright © 2007-2024 notaz32X
Play!MIT0.58Copyright © 2012-2024 Jean-Philip Desjardinsps2
PokeMiniGPL-2.0-or-laterv0.60Copyright © 2011-2016 JustBurnpokemonmini
PotatorGPL-2.0-or-later1.1Copyright © 2000 Norbert Kehrer, 2011-2024 alekmaulsupervision
ProSystemGPL-2.0-or-later1.3Copyright © 2002-2004 Greg Stanton7800
ReicastBSD-2-Clause18.04Copyright © 2013-2019 Reicast Contributorsdreamcast
SameDuckMIT0.13.6Copyright © 2015-2024 Lior Halphonmegaduck
StellaGPL-2.0-or-later3.4.1Copyright © 1995-2024 Bradford W. Mott, Stephen Anthony, The Stella Team2600
TGBDualGPL-2.0-or-laterv0.8.3Copyright © 1997-2003 Hiigb, gbc
TIC80MIT24Copyright © 2017-2024 Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox)tic80
VecXGPL-2.0-or-latera4ae282Copyright © 2002 Valavan Manohararajahvectrex
Virtual JaguarGPL-3.0-or-later2.1.2Copyright © 2003-2021 Virtual Jaguar Team, libretrojaguar
VisualBoyAdvanceGPL-2.0-or-later1.8.0Copyright © 2004-2024 VBA-M Teamgba
YabauseGPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.15Copyright © 2002-2024 Yabause Teamsaturn
blueMSXGPL-2.0-or-latersvnCopyright © 2003-2009 Daniel Vikmsx, msx2
EmuThreedsGPL-2.0-or-later1.0.6Copyright © 2013-2024 Citra Emulator Project3ds
EP128EmuGPL-2.0-or-later2.0.11Copyright © 2003-2024 István Vargaep128, zxspectrum
fMSXLicenseRef-fMSX0Copyright © 1993-2024 Marat Fayzullinmsx, msx2
FuseGPL-2.0-or-later0Copyright © 1999-2024 Philip Kendall and Fuse Contributorszxspectrum
HatariGPL-2.0-or-later1.8Copyright © 2001-2024 Hatari Contributorsatarist
mGBAMPL-2.00.10.3Copyright © 2013-2024 Jeffrey Pfaugba
MelonDSGPL-3.0-or-later0.9.4Copyright © 2016-2024 melonDS Teamds
OperaLGPL-2.1-or-later1.0.0Copyright © 2012-2024 Opera Libretro Contributors3DO
PCSX (Rearmed)LGPL-2.1-or-laterr23lCopyright © 1999-2024 PCSX-R Contributorspsx
Snes9xLicenseRef-Snes9x1.60Copyright © 1996-2024 Snes9x Contributorssnes
SnesticleLicenseRef-SNESticle1.0Copyright © 1997-2024 icersnes

RetroArch Cores 114

Cores powered by RetroArch / libretro.

ProjectLicenseVersionCopyright
RetroArchGPL-3.0-or-later1.27.1Copyright © 2011-2024 RetroArch Contributors
Beetle PSX (HW Renderer) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-only0.9.44.1Copyright © 1998-2014 Mednafen Team
Beetle PSX (SW Renderer) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-only0.9.44.1Copyright © 1998-2014 Mednafen Team
Snes9x (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Snes9x1.61Copyright © 1996-2024 Snes9x Contributors
BSNES (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near
BSNES HD (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near, 2020-2024 DerKoun
BSNES Mercury (Accuracy) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near
BSNES Mercury (Balanced) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near
Flycast JIT (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-only2.0Copyright © 2018-2024 Flycast Contributors
Flycast JIT-less (Provenance Beta)GPL-2.0-only2.0Copyright © 2018-2024 Flycast Contributors
Parallel N64 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 2008-2024 Mupen64Plus Team
Mupen64Plus-Next (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later2024.10.29Copyright © 2008-2024 Mupen64Plus Team
Dolphin (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later2025.11.13Copyright © 2003-2024 Dolphin Emulator Project
Mini vMac (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later36.04Copyright © Libretro Contributors
DosBox-Pure (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later0.9.2Copyright © 2002-2021 The DOSBox Team, 2020-2024 Bernhard Schelling
MelonDS (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-later0.9.4Copyright © 2016-2024 melonDS Team
MelonDS DS (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-latergitCopyright © 2016-2024 melonDS Team
NooDS (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-latergitCopyright © Libretro Contributors
DeSmuME (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-latergitCopyright © 2005-2024 The DeSmuME Team
Opera (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-later1.0.0Copyright © 2012-2024 Opera Libretro Contributors
NP2Kai (PC-98) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterrev.22-145Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Beetle Supergrafx (PC Engine) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv1.29.0Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Nestopia (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv1.51.1Copyright © 2003-2008 Martin Freij
FCEUmm (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2000-2024 FCEU Team
Beetle Saturn (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.45.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Yabause (Saturn) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.15Copyright © 2002-2024 Yabause Team
Genesis Plus GX (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Genesis-Plus-GX1.7.4Copyright © 1998-2022 Charles MacDonald, 2007-2024 Eke-Eke
Genesis Plus GX (Wide) (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Genesis-Plus-GXnightlyCopyright © 1998-2022 Charles MacDonald, 2007-2024 Eke-Eke
FBAlpha CPS1 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeoNightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
FBAlpha CPS2 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeoNightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
FBAlpha CPS3 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeoNightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
FBNeo (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeov1.0.0.02Copyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
Geolith (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later2015.02.16Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Beetle GBA (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.36Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Beetle VB (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.36.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
mGBA (RetroArch)MPL-2.0v0.10-devCopyright © 2013-2024 Jeffrey Pfau
VBA-M (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 VBA-M Team
SameBoy (RetroArch)MITv0.14.7Copyright © 2015-2024 Lior Halphon
MAME 2000 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-MAMEv0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME 2003 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-MAMEv0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME 2003 Plus (RetroArch)LicenseRef-MAME-NCv0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME 2010 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-MAMEv0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME (Current) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.258Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
PCSX ReARMed (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-laterr21Copyright © 1999-2024 PCSX-R Contributors
Play! (RetroArch)MIT0.66Copyright © 2012-2024 Jean-Philip Desjardins
PPSSPP (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterGitCopyright © 2012-2024 Henrik Rydgård and PPSSPP Contributors
Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later3.1.0Copyright © 1995-2014 The Atari800 Development Team
Atari 5200 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later3.1.0Copyright © 1995-2014 The Atari800 Development Team
Atari 2600 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later6.6Copyright © 1995-2024 Bradford W. Mott, Stephen Anthony, The Stella Team
Atari 7800 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later1.3eCopyright © 2002-2004 Greg Stanton
Atari ST/STE/TT/Falcon (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later1.8Copyright © 2001-2024 Hatari Contributors
Atari Lynx (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later1.24.0Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Atari Jaguar (Virtual Jaguar) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-later2.1.0Copyright © 2010-2024 ADB Contributors
RACE (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv2.16Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Beetle Neopop (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.36.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Game Music Emu (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-laterv0.6.3Copyright © 2003-2009 Shay Green
Potator (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv20200223Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Same CDi (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
PalmOS (Mu) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
PokeMini (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
VecX (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 2002 Valavan Manohararajah
prBoom (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1993-1996 id Software, 1999-2000 Colin Phipps, Florian Schulze
ECWolf (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
TyrQuake (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1996-1997 id Software, 2007-2024 Kevin Shanahan
Vitaquake2 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
Vitaquake2 (Rogue) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
Vitaquake2 (Xatrix) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
Vitaquake2 (Zaero) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
2048 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Rick Dangerous (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Sharp X1 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Thomson - MO/TO (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Amstrad - CPC/GX40000 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Commodore - C64 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Commodore - C128 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Commodore - PET (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Commodore - VIC-20 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Philips - P2000T (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Sinclair - ZX Spectrum (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1999-2024 Philip Kendall and Fuse Contributors
MSX/SVI/ColecoVision/SG-1000 (blueMSX) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
TI-83 (Numero) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Mesen (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Mesen-S (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
EightyOne (ZX81) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightly
BSNES Mercury (Performance) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightly
FBAlpha 2012 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-NonCommercialNightly
FBAlpha 2012 NeoGeo (RetroArch)LicenseRef-NonCommercialNightly
fMSX (RetroArch)LicenseRef-NonCommercialNightly
Fairchild ChannelF (FreeChaf) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightly
FreeINTV (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightly
Gambatte (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Gearcoleco (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightly
gpSP (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Handy (Atari Lynx) (RetroArch)ZlibNightly
Beetle PC Engine (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Beetle PC Engine Fast (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Beetle PC-FX (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Beetle SNES (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightly
Beetle WonderSwan (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
NeoCD (RetroArch)LGPL-3.0-onlyNightly
O2EM (Odyssey 2) (RetroArch)Artistic-2.0Nightly
PUAE (Amiga) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
PUAE 2021 (Amiga) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
QuickNES (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-laterNightly
SameDuck (RetroArch)MITNightly
ScummVM (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightly
SMS Plus GX (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Snes9x 2002 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Snes9xNightly
Snes9x 2005 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Snes9xNightly
Snes9x 2005 Plus (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Snes9xNightly
Snes9x 2010 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Snes9xNightly
Stella (Current) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
Stella 2023 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly
VBA Next (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightly

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