orbisRPC
The best PS4 tools in 2026,
all in one place
If you've just jailbroken a PS4 and you're asking "what are the best PS4 homebrew apps?", this is the short, honest list: the jailbreak, the homebrew store, the file and save managers, the emulators, the dumpers — and the Discord Rich Presence tool that runs with no PC.
The best PS4 tools, by category
Every tool below is free to use and widely used in the PS4 homebrew scene. Links point to the original project. Start at the top of the list — the first entry is the one that gets asked about most.
orbisRPC No PC needed
Shows the PS4 game you're playing on your Discord profile — game name, real cover art and a live play timer — straight from the console. Runs as a GoldHEN payload; no PC or companion script at runtime. Firmware 5.05–13.52, one PKG install, cover art for retail, homebrew and 28,000+ PS1/PS2/PSP titles.
PS4-Rich-Presence-for-Discord
A PC-side script that watches the console over the network and pushes your game to Discord. Works, but needs a computer switched on and Discord open while you play.
GoldHEN
The homebrew enabler that makes everything else possible. Provides the payload environment, BinLoader and the auto-run queue most tools install into.
elfldr (payload loader)
A lightweight payload sender. On 9.00 firmware it listens on port 9021 so you can push an .elf over the network without a full exploit host.
ps4-exploit-host
A local web server that hosts the exploit and payloads for your console. Runs on a PC, phone or Raspberry Pi on the same network.
Apollo Save Tool
Browses, backs up and restores save data, and can decrypt and resign saves for other accounts. One of the most useful PS4 homebrew apps there is.
PS4-Xplorer
A file manager for the console, with a built-in text and hex viewer. Lets you browse the filesystem without FTP.
Homebrew Store (PS4-Store / PKGi)
A homebrew app store that installs apps, games, emulators and utilities straight to the console. The fastest way to get beginner-friendly homebrew on a jailbroken PS4.
Itemzflow
A free, open-source game and backup manager. A home-menu alternative that launches games, backs them up, and manages fpkg titles.
RetroArch
The all-in-one emulator front-end. One app that runs dozens of retro systems, from NES and SNES to PlayStation and arcade cores.
PS4 Temperature
Shows your console's APU temperature on screen and lets you configure when the fan spins up.
PS4 Cheats Manager
Loads cheats, patches and plugins into games via GoldHEN. The standard way to apply game patches on a jailbroken console.
Orbis FTP
An FTP server for the PS4 that allows read/write access to system folders — a must if you move files around a lot.
ps4-dumper-vtx
An all-in-one game dumper. Copies the contents of a disc or installed title to USB for backup and archival.
Orbis Toolbox
A homebrew toolbox for developers and tinkerers: kernel tools, an FTP server, and utilities for poking at the system.
New to all this? The jailbreak, a payload loader and orbisRPC cover 90% of what most people want: run homebrew, and show your games on Discord.
Which tool should you install first?
If your goal is to show what you're playing on Discord, orbisRPC is the one to grab: it installs in about five minutes, starts on boot, and needs no PC at runtime. Everything else on this list is a download away when you need it.
Best PS4 tools — FAQ
What are the best PS4 tools for a jailbroken console?
The essentials are GoldHEN (the jailbreak), a payload loader such as elfldr or ps4-exploit-host, a save manager like Apollo Save Tool, a dumper such as ps4-dumper-vtx, and orbisRPC if you want your PS4 games shown on Discord.
What is the best PS4 Discord Rich Presence tool?
orbisRPC. It runs entirely on the console as a GoldHEN payload, needs no PC, and shows game name, cover art and a play timer. PC-side scripts like PS4-Rich-Presence-for-Discord and playstation-discord-status work but require a computer running while you play.
Do any of these need a PC?
Some do, briefly — ps4-exploit-host runs on a PC or phone to load the exploit. orbisRPC is a payload that runs fully on the console, so no PC is needed at runtime.
What firmware do these tools support?
Most support the common jailbreak firmwares (5.05, 9.00 and up). orbisRPC supports 5.05 through 13.52, with 9.00–13.52 verified on retail hardware.
Are these tools free?
Yes — every tool on this list is free and open source.