https://github.com/viktorholk/arma3-mod-manager-console
⚙️ An Arma 3 Mod Manager Console for Linux & MacOS. Easily enable, disable, and manage Steam Workshop mods and CDLCs without the official launcher.
https://github.com/viktorholk/arma3-mod-manager-console
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⚙️ An Arma 3 Mod Manager Console for Linux & MacOS. Easily enable, disable, and manage Steam Workshop mods and CDLCs without the official launcher.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/viktorholk/arma3-mod-manager-console
- Owner: viktorholk
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-08-18T12:28:02.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-05T21:13:28.000Z (7 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-02T12:23:52.556Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: apple-silicon, arma, arma3, console, dlc, expansion, expansions, linux, mac, mod, mod-manager, terminal, tool
- Language: Rust
- Homepage:
- Size: 72.3 KB
- Stars: 6
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Arma3 Mod Manager Console
## Overview
Arma 3 Mod Manager Console is a lightweight tool that helps you enable, disable, and manage Arma 3 Steam Workshop mods and creator DLCs without needing the official Arma 3 Launcher. Designed for Linux and macOS, this console-based mod manager is perfect for players who want a simple and efficient way to control their mod list.
## Installation
### Requirements
- Arma 3 installed via Steam
- Rust & Cargo installed (if building from source)
### Download & Install
#### Download Pre-Built Binary
Downloading the latest Pre-Built UNIX executable from [releases](https://github.com/viktorholk/arma3-mod-manager-console/releases).
- **For newer Macs (Apple Silicon / M1 and later)**:
- `arma3-mod-manager-console-aarch64-apple-darwin-release.zip`
- **For older Intel-based Macs**:
- `arma3-mod-manager-console-x86_64-apple-darwin-release.zip`
- **For Linux (64-bit)**:
- `arma3-mod-manager-console-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu-release.zip`.
- **For Linux (ARM-based)**:
- `arma3-mod-manager-console-aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu-release.zip`.
For MacOS
On MacOS, you may be greeted with a security warning.
Go to Settings > Privary & Security > Security
and press Open Anyway
#### Build from Source
````
git clone git@github.com:viktorholk/arma3-mod-manager-console.git
cd arma3-mod-manager-console
cargo run
````
## Config
The application creates a config file at `~/arma3-mod-launcher-console-config.json` which looks like this:
````
{
"game_path": "/Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Arma 3",
"workshop_path": "/Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/workshop/content/107410",
"custom_mods_path": "/Users/user/arma3-mod-manager-console-custom-mods",
"enabled_mods": [
],
"default_args": "-noSplash -skipIntro -world=empty"
}
````
If the application cannot resolve the correct paths, you can edit them here.
### Custom Mods
Simply move your mods into the custom mods folder. The folder will be alongside the config.
## Troubleshooting Guide
### Fix Paths
**Issue**: Running the console gives an error:
`Error: InvalidPath("/Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/workshop/content/107410")`
**Steps to Resolve**:
1. **Check Config File**: Verify `~/arma3-mod-manager-console-config.json` has the correct Steam path.
2. **Ensure Workshop Mods**: Confirm Arma 3 workshop mods are installed via Steam.
3. **Locate Steam Path**:
- For MacOS check for `~/Library/Application Support/Steam`
- For Linux check for `~/.local/share/Steam`
**Adjust and test** the paths, then rerun the application.
### Mods Compatability
Not 100% of Arma 3 mods are compatible with Mac or Linux.
Mods that require .DLL files will not work so no ACE, TFR/ACRE or blastcore.
## Issues
Need Help? [Github's issues tab](https://github.com/viktorholk/arma3-mod-manager-console/issues).
## License
Arma 3 Mod Manager Console is under the [MIT LICENSE](LICENSE).