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KPatcher

KPatcher is a desktop app and command-line tool for installing TSLPatcher-style Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic mods on modern systems.

This wiki is written for players and other non-technical users. It explains what KPatcher does, how to use it, and what it does not promise.

Start Here

What You Need Before You Start

  • A mod that was built for TSLPatcher-style installation.
  • A working KOTOR or KOTOR II game folder.
  • Permission to change files in that game folder.
  • A little patience: some mods show their own instructions and confirmation messages before installation starts.

The Usual Desktop Flow

  1. Open KPatcher.
  2. Choose the mod you want to install.
  3. Choose your KOTOR game folder.
  4. Read the instructions shown in the main panel.
  5. Click Start Patching.
  6. Accept the confirmation prompts if the mod asks for them.
  7. Review the final success, warning, or error message.

Important Expectations

  • KPatcher is focused on compatibility with older TSLPatcher-style mod installs.
  • It is not a full mod manager for every kind of KOTOR mod.
  • Some builds may be marked as alpha. If so, the app itself shows a warning banner.
  • The app can help validate a mod or uninstall from backup, but those are advanced tasks and may not help in every case.

Where To Go For Deep Technical Detail

This wiki is the easy-to-read guide. If you need developer details, build instructions, or technical reference material, use the main repository docs instead.

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