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vortex-linux

Note: This tool is a work in progress.

Description

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.

Prerequisites

  • Linux operating system
  • Bash shell
  • curl command-line tool

Installation

  1. Download the vortex-linux file.
curl -LO https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pikdum/vortex-linux/master/vortex-linux
  1. Make the file executable.
chmod +x vortex-linux
  1. Place the vortex-linux file in a directory listed in your $PATH.

Usage

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