Note: This tool is a work in progress.
vortex-linux is a CLI tool that simplifies running Vortex, the popular mod manager for games, on Linux. It streamlines the setup of Wine, handles dependencies, and provides commands for installing, launching, and uninstalling Vortex.
- Linux operating system
- Bash shell
curl
command-line tool
- Download the
vortex-linux
file.
curl -LO https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pikdum/vortex-linux/master/vortex-linux
- Make the file executable.
chmod +x vortex-linux
- Place the
vortex-linux
file in a directory listed in your$PATH
.
Run the vortex-linux
command followed by the desired action:
vortex-linux [command]
Available commands:
install
: Set up dependencies and install Vortex.start
: Launch Vortex.uninstall
: Remove Vortex.update
: Updates Wine and game mappings.symlink
: Symlink target game's home subfolders to Vortex.set_wine_build
: Change Wine build
Note: Ensure that the vortex-linux
file has execute permissions (e.g., chmod +x vortex-linux
) before running any commands.
For detailed information about each command, use the help
command:
vortex-linux help