sxlman

A command line tool for downloading/updating Skater XL mods from mod.io

What is this?

This is a tool you use from your command line to keep up to date with SXL Mods. It will allow you to track mods from mod.io and then check periodically for updates and then download those updates for you. It helps keep you playing the most stable, up to date mods without needing to check mod.io constantly. Just focus on what you want and get it simply.

Video Demo for Installation/Setup/Usage

Installation

There are two ways of installing sxlman.

The Easy Way

Download and install Go
Run go get github.com/M4cs/sxlman

The Not-Easy Way

Download the latest sxlman.exe release from Here
Move the sxlman.exe program to somewhere on your computer.
In the Windows Search bar enter "Environment Variables" and select the "Edit System Environment Variables" option
Click "Environment Variables"
Under User Variables select PATH and then "Edit"
Add the folder you placed sxlman.exe in

If this wasn't clear, Google how to add programs to your PATH

Getting Started

First you need a mod.io account and API key.

Once you have an API Key which can be accessed from here you can run sxlman from the command line.

On first run, a config file will be created in C:\Users\YOUR NAME\Documents\sxlman\ called config.json. Inside of this file you can place your API Key. You can also choose which Download folder to download mods to, and if you want AutoUpdates to be on everytime you run the program.

Usage

Searching for Mods

sxlman --search Your Search Here

Tracking A Mod

sxlman --track --id MOD_ID

Untracking A Mod

sxlman --untrack --id MOD_ID

Listing Tracked Mods

sxlman --list

Downloading A Specific Mod

sxlman --download --id MOD_ID

Check for Updates Manually

sxlman -c

M4cs/sxlman