Balatro Mod Manager
Balatro Mod Manager
| Developer(s) | Skyline |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2025 |
| Stable release | 0.2.4
|
| Written in | Typescript, Rust, Fortran |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS |
| Type | Mod manager |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Website | balatro-mod-manager |
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Balatro Mod Manager is a standalone application tool developed by Skyline for managing mods for Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilding game. It provides a graphical interface for discovering, downloading, and installing mods for the game. The application is available for both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Overview
The Balatro Mod Manager simplifies the process of finding and installing mods for Balatro, which otherwise would require users to manually download and place mod files in specific game directories. It integrates with Steamodded, the primary mod loader for Balatro, to enable users to browse and manage available modifications. The mod manager is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license as free and open-source software.
Features
The primary features of the Balatro Mod Manager include:
- Graphical interface for discovering and browsing available mods
- One-click downloading and installation of mods
- Management of installed mods including enabling, disabling, and uninstallation
- Compatibility with both Windows and macOS systems
- No requirement for external libraries or dependencies
Installation
The Balatro Mod Manager can be installed through several methods:
Pre-built Installers
Users can download pre-built installers from the GitHub repository's release page:
- For Windows:
Balatro.Mod.Manager_…_x64-setup.exeorBalatro.Mod.Manager_…_x64_en-US.msi - For macOS:
Balatro.Mod.Manager_…_universal.dmg
Automatic Installation
The manager can also be installed using command-line methods:
- For Windows (via PowerShell):
iwr https://raw.githubusercontent.com/skyline69/balatro-mod-manager/main/scripts/install.ps1 -useb | iex
- For macOS (via Terminal):
curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/skyline69/balatro-mod-manager/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
Manual Installation
For those who prefer to build from source:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/skyline69/balatro-mod-manager.git - Enter the directory and install dependencies:
cd balatro-mod-manager && bun install --allow-scripts - Run the appropriate build command for the operating system:
- Windows:
task release-windows - macOS:
task release-macos
- Windows:
Development
The Balatro Mod Manager is developed using modern web technologies and Tauri, a framework for building lightweight desktop applications with web technologies. The project uses a variety of dependencies including Tauri API, plugin-dialog, plugin-fs, plugin-shell, and others.
Developers can contribute to the project by:
- Running it in development mode with
task debug - Building for production with
task release-windowsortask release-macos - Cleaning build files with
task clean
Reception
The Balatro Mod Manager has been recognized within the Balatro modding community as a tool that simplifies the mod installation process.[1] It serves as one of several mod management solutions for players looking to enhance their Balatro experience.
References
- ↑ "Modding Introduction: Steamodded and Installing Mods". YouTube. GoldenKazoo. April 1, 2024.
External links
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