https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale

A lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore
https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale

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A lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale
• Owner: Kesomannen
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-03-26T19:32:42.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-17T19:10:04.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-17T19:38:57.141Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: mod-manager, modding
• Language: Rust
• Homepage: https://kesomannen.com/gale
• Size: 12.7 MB
• Stars: 199
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 18
• Open Issues: 35
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE.md

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README

        
![Gale](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kesomannen/gale/master/images/banner.png)

[![Thunderstore Version](https://img.shields.io/thunderstore/v/Kesomannen/GaleModManager?style=flat)](https://thunderstore.io/c/lethal-company/p/Kesomannen/GaleModManager/)

[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1288196347597688912?style=flat&label=discord)](https://discord.gg/sfuWXRfeTt)

[![Website](https://img.shields.io/website?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkesomannen.com%2Fgale&up_message=online&down_message=offline&style=flat)](https://kesomannen.com/gale)

[![GitHub License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/Kesomannen/gale?style=flat)](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale?tab=GPL-3.0-1-ov-file#readme)

The modern and lightweight mod manager for [Thunderstore](https://thunderstore.io), built with [Svelte](https://kit.svelte.dev/) and [Tauri](https://tauri.app/).

## Features

- A performant and responsive UI

- Tiny resource usage and download size

- Feature-rich mod config editor

- Export profiles as modpacks and upload directly to Thunderstore

[...and more](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/wiki/Features)

## Installation

By installing Gale, you agree to the [Privacy Policy](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/blob/master/privacy_policy.md).

### Windows

**From Thunderstore**

- Go to the [Thunderstore page](https://thunderstore.io/c/lethal-company/p/Kesomannen/GaleModManager/) and click _Manual Download_.

- Extract the downloaded .zip file (for example by right-clicking and choosing _Extract All_).

- Run the `Gale_X.X.X_x64_en-US.msi` file inside of the extracted folder.

**From Github**

- Go to [Releases](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/releases).

- Download the `Gale_X.X.X_x64_en-US.msi` file for your desired version (the latest is recommended).

- Run the downloaded file.

> [!NOTE]

> You might get a prompt saying "Windows has protected your PC". In this case, click `More Info` and `Run Anyway`.

> [!TIP]

> If you're unsure about the safety of this app, I would suggest running it through a service like [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com).

### Linux

AppImages, .rpm and .deb files are available in [Releases](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/releases).

You can also get it through the community-maintained [AUR package](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/gale-bin).

Want to build it yourself? See the [wiki](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/wiki/building-from-source).

## Screenshots

_Profile_

![screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kesomannen/gale/master/images/screenshots/screenshot1.png)

_Thunderstore browser_

![screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kesomannen/gale/master/images/screenshots/screenshot2.png)

_Mod config editor_

![screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kesomannen/gale/master/images/screenshots/screenshot3.png)

_Modpack export_

![screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kesomannen/gale/master/images/screenshots/screenshot4.png)

## Credits

Material icons licensed under [Apache 2.0](https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html).

Thanks to Ebkr for helping to navigate the thunderstore API and BepInEx, and of course making the original mod manager!

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Still have questions? See the [FAQ](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/wiki/faq) or a [detailed list of features](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale/wiki/Features).