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Yamata Launcher Documentation

Yamata Launcher is a multi-platform game launcher designed to unify game catalogs, downloads, and libraries into a single, extensible application.

This Wiki provides official documentation for users, source creators, and developers.

It covers installation, external sources, downloads, platform behavior, and development.

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Quick Start

If you are new to Yamata, follow these steps:

1. Install the application Installation

2. Add game and download sources Managing Sources

3. Browse available platforms and games Catalog System Overview

4. Download and play Downloads Overview

This is the fastest way to get a working setup.

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What is Yamata?

Yamata is designed to be:

• Multi-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, SteamOS, Batocera)
• Source-based and extensible
• Compatible with multiple download providers
• Capable of managing PC games and ROM libraries
• Fully automated for downloading, extraction, and launch configuration

Unlike traditional launchers, Yamata does not host content. It works with external catalogs and download sources configured by the user.

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For Source Creators

If you want to extend Yamata:

• How to make a game catalog source
• How to make a download source
• External Sources Overview

Catalogs and download sources are stackable and can extend existing platforms.

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For Developers

• Building from Source
• Contributing

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Project Resources

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Gr3gorywolf/yamata-launcher
• Releases: https://github.com/Gr3gorywolf/yamata-launcher/releases
• Website: http://yamata-launcher.gregoryc.dev/
• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4TegCDgQkx

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Legal

Yamata Launcher does not distribute copyrighted content.

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