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Limo [EDIT: project looks dead, stick with MO2] (github.com)
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cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/39815259

Limo: A simple Qt based mod manager

Someone mentioned this on a the recent discussions about Nexus Mods cancelling their Linux mod loader, and after trying it out I thought it was worth making a dedicated post about it.

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[–] spooky_mango@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

What's this about nexus having cancelled their Linux mod loader? Have they changed their plans regarding the nexus mods app?

Edit: Just saw that they're retiring the nexus mods app to go back to working on vortex. whyyyyyyyy

[–] SpatchyIsOnline@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

I bet this has something to do with them being sold off last year and the new owners not seeing the cross platform app as being worth it

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

In case anyone wants it, you can get Vortex working with WINE games. It's a pain, and it does have issues, but it can be done. I've only ever seen people say it can't work, but you can run it under the same prefix as the game and have it function 95% of the way fine. There will be some warnings that won't go away though.

[–] ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago

There’s a tool called NaK that can set up Vortex and MO2.

https://github.com/SulfurNitride/NaK

[–] monstoor@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

SnazzyPanda seems to have taken over the mantle. See here.

[–] F04118F@feddit.nl 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ahh looks like this is not going to overtake Mod Organizer 2 anytime soon, sorry for not checking before crossposting!

[–] ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There is also Jackify. It's a tool to download, install and configure Wabbajack modlists. Wabbajack modlists uses Mod Organizer 2 as the mod manager, which is a Windows app, but works well enough under Linux.

https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify

[–] deathmetal27@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I just use this: https://github.com/Furglitch/modorganizer2-linux-installer

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Huh, is there one that does Stardew Valley?

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

SMAPI has a Linux install option on its own. And once you have that installed you can either handle it manually (which actually isn't too bad) or manage it through Mod Organizer

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 days ago

Ooh, thank you, I'll look into that.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

I love when sparklejunkies equate "low churn" with "dead".

[–] Sicurio@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Do we have anything yet other than vortex that can handle nexus mods collections?

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

Just use Wabbajack. It does the same thing without being directly tied to Nexus

[–] ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

Jackify is a native Linux tool that downloads and installs Wabbajack modlists, and creates a Proton prefix with needed tweaks.

https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify