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Cyber Official edited this page May 31, 2026 · 1 revision

Simple Mode Guide

Overview

Simple Mode is controlled by the SimpleMode boolean field in the Patch struct. When set to true, the applier's runSimpleMode() function provides a fully automated patching experience.

Current status: The SimpleMode field and runSimpleMode() function exist in the codebase, but no generator code path currently sets SimpleMode = true. The field is reserved for future use.

Distinction:

  • Simple Mode (Patch.SimpleMode): Fully automated — runs dry-run validation then automatically applies the patch with verbose progress output
  • Silent Mode (--silent flag): Works with any self-contained executable, minimal output, designed for scripting and CI/CD

Behavior (When Enabled)

When Simple Mode is enabled in the patch data, the applier:

  1. Reads patch metadata from the embedded self-contained executable
  2. Uses current directory as target (no prompt)
  3. Automatically runs a dry-run validation (key file + required files)
  4. If validation passes, automatically applies the patch with verification and backup
  5. Logs all output to <patchname>_<utctime>_log.txt
  6. Exits with code 0 on success, 1 on failure

No menu, no prompts, no user interaction required.

Safety

All verification and backup features operate normally. Simple Mode only changes the UI — it does not disable any safety checks.

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