### Example: Install OpenAL Package

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Steamworks-Shared

An example demonstrating how to install the 'openal' package into a temporary directory '/tmp/blah' using the default Wine/Proton version.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch sws i openal /tmp/blah
```

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### Install and Start Mod Organizer 2

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Mod-Organizer-2

Installs and starts Mod Organizer 2 using the command line. This is the primary command for initial setup.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch mo2 start
```

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### Bare Minimum Command Line Example

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Add-Non-Steam-Game

A basic example of adding a non-Steam game using SteamTinkerLaunch. The game will be added with the executable's name as its title if no custom name is provided. The start directory defaults to the game's directory.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch ansg -ep=/media/B4-1/GOG/Pirates!/start.sh
```

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### System-Wide Installation

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Installs SteamTinkerLaunch system-wide, typically to /usr/bin/steamtinkerlaunch. After installation, add it as a compatibility tool and restart Steam.

```sh
$ sudo make install
```

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### Install SteamTinkerLaunch (SparkyLinux)

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Installs SteamTinkerLaunch using the package manager on SparkyLinux. This is the recommended method for this distribution.

```bash
sudo apt install steamtinkerlaunch
```

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### Compile and Install SteamTinkerLaunch

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Compiles and installs SteamTinkerLaunch system-wide after navigating to its directory. This command requires root privileges.

```bash
sudo make install
```

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### Install SteamTinkerLaunch Flatpak

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Install the latest stable SteamTinkerLaunch for Flatpak Steam using the flatpak command.

```bash
flatpak install com.valvesoftware.Steam.Utility.steamtinkerlaunch
```

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### Launch Geany via Command Line

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Standalone-Launcher

Launches the Geany text editor using its absolute path. This is a basic example of starting a Linux program.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch play /usr/bin/geany
```

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### Install Mod Organizer 2

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Mod-Organizer-2

Installs Mod Organizer 2 without starting it. If a custom executable is not specified, it will download the latest version from GitHub.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch mo2 install
```

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### Installing .NET 6 with Winetricks

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Modding

If Vortex has issues installing .NET 6, you can manually install it using Winetricks with the 'dotnetdesktop6' verb.

```bash
winetricks dotnetdesktop6
```

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### Install SteamTinkerLaunch Flatpak via Command Line

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Install the SteamTinkerLaunch Flatpak using the command line. This method is necessary as Flathub does not directly list addons.

```bash
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam.Extension.SteamTinkerLaunch
```

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### Start Vortex via Command Line

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Vortex

Starts Vortex using the command line interface. Use 's' as a shorthand.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch vortex start

```

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch vortex s

```

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### Build and Install Yad (OpenSUSE)

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Compiles and installs Yad from source after satisfying its dependencies. This process requires root escalation for installation.

```bash
su
```

```bash
autoreconf -ivf && intltoolize
```

```bash
./configure && make && make install
```

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### Install Vortex via Command Line

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Vortex

Installs the latest stable version of Vortex using the command line interface. Use 'i' as a shorthand.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch vortex install

```

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch vortex i

```

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### Install Core Dependencies (Ubuntu)

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Installs essential packages required for SteamTinkerLaunch on Ubuntu and its derivatives. Ensure you have met all hard dependencies before running.

```bash
sudo apt install -y git make gawk xdotool
```

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### Skip First-Time Setup with Metadata

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Steam-First-Time-Setup

Skips the entire 'iscriptevaluator' process by creating a metadata file. This file prevents both Regular and Custom First-Time Setups from running.

```bash
$EVMETASKIPID/${EVALSC}_${STEAM_COMPAT_APP_ID}.vdf
```

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### Create Custom First-Time Setup Script

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Steam-First-Time-Setup

Opens the GUI to create a Steam First Time Setup evaluator script. You can specify a game ID and optionally a template file (ADDON, CUSTOM, REGULAR) to pre-select packages. If the last parameter is a valid path, the script will be saved there.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch createfirstinstall|cfi <gameid>  <a|c|r|file>
```

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### Download Mod Organizer 2 Executable

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Mod-Organizer-2

Downloads only the Mod Organizer 2 executable without installing or starting it. Useful for offline installations or pre-downloading.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch mo2 download
```

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### Example Custom Shader Repository List

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Shader-Repositories

This example demonstrates the syntax for adding multiple custom shader repositories to `repocustomlist.txt`. Each line follows the format: "URL";REPONAME;AUTHOR;DESCRIPTION. Ensure correct formatting when manually adding repositories.

```text
"https://github.com/AlexTuduran/FGFX";FGFX;AlexTuduran;Collection of ReShade shaders.
"https://github.com/aston89/Smart-vibrance-for-reshade";smart-variance;aston89;Smart vibrance shaderThis reshade shader is designed to enhance the vibrance of an image selectively
"https://github.com/bituq/ZealShaders";ZealShaders;bituq;A bundle of HLSL shaders written for Reshade.
"https://github.com/liuxd17thu/BX-Shade";BX-Shade;liuxd17thu;Some ReShade Shaders made by BarricadeMKXX
"https://github.com/dddfault/NativeEnhancer-FE";NativeEnhancer-FE;dddfault;A simple and basic film emulation shader for ReShade.
"https://github.com/EndlesslyFlowering/ReShade_HDR_shaders/";ReShade_HDR_shaders;EndlesslyFlowering;ReShade shaders focused on HDR analysis, (post) processing and (inverse) tone mapping.
"https://github.com/Filoppi/PumboAutoHDR/";PumboAutoHDR;Filoppi;Advanced ReShade AutoHDR
"https://github.com/guestrr/ReshadeShaders";guestrrShaders;guestrr;guestrrShaders
"https://github.com/GimleLarpes/potatoFX";potatoFX;GimleLarpes;A collection of HDR compatible reshade shaders.
"https://github.com/JakobPCoder/ReshadeBUR";ReshadeBUR;JakobPCoder;Enhance spatial upscaling quality in games using ReShade with BUR (Bad Upscaling Replacer).
"https://github.com/JakobPCoder/ReshadeMotionEstimation";ReshadeMotionEstimation;JakobPCoder;Optical Flow for games in realtime
"https://github.com/JakobPCoder/ReshadeTFAA";ReshadeTFAA;JakobPCoder;This is a work in progress Reshade shader, which acts as an addon to other, non temporal, anti aliasing methods. Only works dx10+ maybe
"https://github.com/MajorPainTheCactus/AutoHDR-ReShade";AutoHDR;MajorPainTheCactus;AutoHDR addon and effect for ReShade
"https://github.com/martymcmodding/METEOR";METEOR;martymcmodding;Marty's Extra Effects for ReShade
"https://github.com/martymcmodding/ReShade-Optical-Flow";ReShade-Optical-Flow;martymcmodding;ReShade-Optical-Flow
"https://github.com/Matsilagi/RSJankShaders";RSJankShaders;Matsilagi;Shaders that doesn't fit any other's criteria or looks, or that has better versions on main repos.
"https://github.com/Matsilagi/RSUnityShaders";RSUnityShaders;Matsilagi;A Repo of mostly grey-area shaders ported from Unity assets. No harm intended to the original authors.
"https://github.com/murchalloo/murchFX/tree/main";murchFX;murchalloo;some kind of reshade shaders
"https://github.com/MaxG2D/ReshadeSimpleHDRShaders";ReshadeSimpleHDRShaders;MaxG2D;Reshade HDR-Compatible shaders that focus on eye-candy effects and basic adjustments
"https://github.com/nullfrctl/reshade-shaders";Anagrama;nullfrctl;The Anagrama shader collection of Programs for the ReShade project by Crosire.
"https://github.com/TreyM/SHADERDECK";SHADERDECK;TreyM;Various Shaders by TreyM for ReShade
"https://github.com/thatshaman/ReShadeShaders";shaman's-ReShade;thatshaman;that_shaman's ReShade Shaders
"https://github.com/WhiteMagicRaven/fakebilinear2";fakebilinear2;WhiteMagicRaven;An improvement of previous fakebilinear , code is still unoptimized, it produces less graphical glitches
"https://github.com/Zackin5/Misc-ReShade-Shaders";Misc-ReShade-Shaders;Zackin5;Various ReShade shaders I've made
"https://github.com/Zenteon/QuarkFX";QuarkFX;Zenteon;Quark Shaders for ReShade, Quark is a repository of efficient and high quality shaders meant to adhere closely to physical methods.

```

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### Troubleshooting MO2 Installation in Game Prefix

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Mod-Organizer-2

Instructions for resolving issues when Mod Organizer 2 v2.5.0 or above was attempted to be installed and MO2 won't start with a game. This involves renaming or removing the MO2 folder within the game's prefix.

```bash
cd pfx/drive_c
rename MO2 MO2_old
```

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### Create Configuration Directories

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Creates the necessary configuration directories for SteamTinkerLaunch. This is a prerequisite for initial setup.

```bash
mkdir ~/.config/steamtinkerlaunch ~/.config/steamtinkerlaunch/lang
```

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### Open Standalone Proton GUI with Game Pre-filled

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Standalone-Proton

Opens the GUI with game details pre-filled from an existing configuration. Appending any parameter, like 'X', ensures the GUI opens.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch p gametitle X
```

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### Install SteamTinkerLaunch via Pacstall

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Install SteamTinkerLaunch using the Pacstall package manager on Ubuntu and Ubuntu-based distributions. This command installs a Git release, which is bleeding-edge.

```bash
$ pacstall -I steamtinkerlaunch-git
```

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### Install Specific Vortex Version via Command Line

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Vortex

Installs a specific version of Vortex by providing a GitHub version tag. This allows for the installation of older versions.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch vortex start v1.8.0

```

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### Uninstall SteamTinkerLaunch (System-Wide Manual Install)

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Installation

Execute this command to completely remove a system-wide manual installation of SteamTinkerLaunch.

```bash
sudo make uninstall
```

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### Launch Standalone Proton Game

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Standalone-Proton

Starts a game using its existing configuration. If the configuration does not exist, the GUI will open to create it.

```bash
steamtinkerlaunch p gametitle
```

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### Installing .NET 4.8 with Winetricks

Source: https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch/wiki/Modding

For older Vortex versions requiring .NET 4.8, install it using Winetricks with the 'dotnet48' verb.

```bash
winetricks dotnet48
```