ModStrip V1.0.2

ModStrip V1.0.2 - Core Improvements and Bug Fixes

This update improves addon detection accuracy, backup reliability, and overall stability.

Changes:

• Added automatic deletion of old versions on update to keep the install clean.
• Improved Garry's Mod installation detection across multiple Steam libraries.
• Enhanced broken .gma addon detection with better header and file size validation.
• Added legacy addon check to identify folders without workshop links via addon.json.
• Integrated Safe Mode backup folder named ModStrip_Backup for safer addon removal.
• Improved UI responsiveness during cleanup with threaded operations.
• Added manual Garry's Mod directory selection if auto-detection fails.
• Enabled robust logging of operations and errors to modstrip_log.txt.
• Added blacklist file support (modstrip_blacklist.txt) for excluding specific Workshop IDs.
• Implemented built-in update checking and automatic download/install of new versions.
• Improved error handling and user prompts for running game processes.
• Refined UI with customtkinter for a modern dark mode interface.
• Added buttons for opening logs and editing blacklist files easily.
• Enhanced backup/move logic to preserve directory structures in backups.
• Fixed minor bugs in file operations and cleanup workflow.

Notes:

• Safe Mode backup is enabled by default to prevent accidental data loss.
• Always close Garry's Mod before running the cleanup.
• The update process automatically cleans up old versions after installing the new one.
• UI is optimized for clarity and ease of use with detailed console output.
• See the GitHub repo for detailed instructions and issue tracking: https://github.com/Vvoidddd/ModStrip

Verification:

SHA256 checksum of this release executable:
665017c7d98357c02ad2009f6b186ae3c046b79590673bbcddafabbd408cae07

— Void

ModStrip V1.0.1

ModStrip V1.0.1 Release Notes

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ModStrip V1.0.1 - Bug Fixes and Improvements

This is a maintenance update for ModStrip, improving stability and user experience with minor bug fixes and enhancements.

Changes:

• Added support for setting the window icon on Windows platforms.
• Improved error handling when setting the application icon.
• Fixed occasional issues with path normalization and UI responsiveness.
• Cleaned up backup and delete operations for safer addon management.
• Updated dependencies and GUI behavior for smoother operation.
• Minor UI tweaks for better clarity and usability.
• Retained all core features from v1.0.0: safe mode backup, blacklist support, broken addon detection, partial download cleanup, empty folder removal, and detailed logging.

Reminder:

• Ensure Garry's Mod is closed before running the cleanup.
• Backup option enabled by default for safer cleanup.

Thanks for using ModStrip.
Report bugs or suggest features on GitHub: https://github.com/Vvoidddd

— Void

ModStrip V1.0.0

ModStrip v1.0.0 - Initial Release

This is the very first official release of ModStrip, a robust and user-friendly Garry's Mod addon cleaner tool designed to help you identify and safely remove broken or invalid addons from your installation.

Features:

• Safe Mode option to back up problematic addons instead of deleting them.
• Validation of .gma addon files and folder structures.
• Detection and removal of partial workshop downloads and empty addon folders.
• Blacklist support to protect specific addons from removal.
• Clean, dark-themed GUI built with CustomTkinter.
• Detailed logging of all operations for easy review.

What’s New:

• Initial launch with core addon scanning and cleanup functionalities.
• Intuitive interface and real-time console output.
• Built-in blacklist management and log viewer.

Thank you for choosing ModStrip. Please report issues or feature requests on the GitHub repository.

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Note: Ensure Garry's Mod is closed before running the cleanup to avoid conflicts.

Happy modding!
— Void