CoreLauncher

This is a custom game launcher made for the game Core Keeper. It uses the Mod IO API so you will need a Mod IO account. If you have any questions please contact me at Core Keeper Discord Server > Modding > Available Mods > Core Launcher or dm me at super_miner_1.

Info for Mod Developers

From v1.1.0 onwards there will be the option to link things like donation links so that they show up in the launcher. Please read this for more info.

Why Godot?

Godot is a game engine, so why am I using it for this project?

Godot provides lots of useful features -- especially for ui. Godot is also very lightweight for a game engine which makes it a good choice for this project.

Known Bugs

• Your keybinds aren't individual to each profile
• Not a bug but you may experience some freezing when doing certain actions, this is expected and will be fixed in the next major update

Roadmap/TODO

v1.1.0

• Create system for mods to provide extra data in their descriptions
• Allow use with the Core Keeper Dedicated Server
• Add a button to toggle the options screen
• Stop mods that have their security checks off from being loaded

v1.2.0

• Manage the edge case of Core Keeper not being installed in the Steam path
• Custom background image
• Ask user to name their profile after pressing play if it remains unnamed
• Include the mod and game configs in the profile specific info

Beyond

• Add option to view mods in a grid instead of a list
• Automatic updates (to the launcher)
• Menu for creating backups of the game / your world, character, etc. files
• More customizability
  • Custom themes
• More settings
  • Edit game and mod configs from the launcher
  • Rename characters and worlds from the launcher
• Faster installations (these things need testing, I'm not sure if they'll work)
  • Faster client mod installations by changing state.json
  • Faster dedicated server installations by only installing/uninstalling the modmanifest.json file
• Cache mod logos
• Asynchronous fetching
• A search bar for the mods list