Bonelab Mod Manager

Keeps your installed Bonelab mods synced with your subscribed mod.io mods.

Features

• Multi-platform
  • macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel)
  • Linux (x64)
  • Windows (x64)
• PC and Quest mod support
• Parallel downloads
• Installs subscribed mod.io mods
• Installs PC mods directly into Bonelab installation
• Updates mods
• Removes unsubscribed mods
• Built with Rust

You can see this project's backlog here.

How to Install

Windows

Note

You may be prevented from launching the program by a popup warning you that the program is not safe. It is, and if you don't believe me you can check the code yourself. To launch the program anyway, click "More info" then "Run anyway".

Go to the latest release on GitHub and download bonelab_mod_manager.exe. That's it, you can put that exectuable wherever you like.

macOS

Note

Unfortunately, I am not part of Apple's developer program so I am unable to sign the mod manager macOS app package. This means that when you first attempt to launch the app, macOS will stop you saying that the developer cannot be verified and that the application may contain malware. To circumvent this, you can right click the app in your Dock, click Options then Show in Finder, right click the app in finder, click Open, then in the popup click Open again. From there on you should not be prevented from launching the app normally again.

Homebrew (Recommended)

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS. Since Bonelab Mod Manager is not available on the App Store and it does contain a self-updater, this is the recommended installation method if you want easy updates.

Once Homebrew is installed, which can be done from the hyperlink above, to install Bonelab Mod Manager you simply need to enter the following into your terminal:

brew install valentinegb/tap/bonelab-mod-manager

To update later on, enter this command:

brew upgrade bonelab-mod-manager

Manual

Go to the latest release on GitHub and download bonelab_mod_manager.dmg. When the disk image has downloaded, open it and drag the Bonelab Mod Manager app into the Applications alias. You will have to repeat this process to update.

Linux

Go to the latest release on GitHub and download bonelab_mod_manager.tar.gz. When the archive has downloaded, extract it. You can put the contained executable wherever you like.

How to Use

Initial Setup

There are some steps that you must take once the first time that you launch the program.

1. If you are on macOS or Linux, you will see a popup for keychain or keyring, respectively. Type in your user password.

   Bonelab Mod Manager uses keychain/keyring to securely store your mod.io token. This ensures that no program can access your token without explicity asking user permission, this includes Bonelab Mod Manager.

2. You will be prompted to sign in to mod.io. Use the arrow keys to select your method of signing in then press enter.
   • If you select "Send me an email code" you will need to type in the email associated with your mod.io account. You will shortly after receive an email from mod.io containing a code, which you will also need to enter into the program.
   • Selecting "Let me input my token" is a little more complicated. You will need to go to mod.io Account Access and generate a token with read permissions. (You do NOT need to give write permissions and I advise that you don't.) You can name the client and the token whatever you'd like, it doesn't matter.
3. If you are on Windows, you will be prompted whether you would like to install PC mods or Quest mods.

After these steps, you can use Bonelab Mod Manager like normal.

Install a Mod

1. Subscribe to the mod on mod.io.
2. Launch Bonelab Mod Manager and it will install the mod for you.

Update a Mod

1. Ensure you are subscribed to the mod on mod.io.
2. Launch Bonelab Mod Manager and it will update any mods that are out-of-date.

Remove a Mod

1. Unsubscribe to the mod on mod.io.
2. Launch Bonelab Mod Manager and it will remove the mod.

Quest Mod Installation Path

PC mods are installed directly into a PC Bonelab installation, but Quest mods must be manually put onto your headset. Quest mods are installed in a directory dependent on your OS.

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/com.valentinegb.bonelab_mod_manager/Mods

Linux: ~/var/lib/bonelab_mod_manager/Mods

Windows: %AppData%/bonelab_mod_manager/Mods

I know, it isn't ideal having to move the mods from this folder to your headset, but it's on the roadmap for the mod manager to do that for you, it will in the future!

Configuring Concurrent Downloads

By default, Bonelab Mod Manager will install 4 mods at a time. This is configurable however since hardware can differ drastically. To change the maximum number of concurrent downloads, set the BMM_CONCURRENT_DOWNLOADS environment variable.