Sync from development - prepare for v0.1.6

jackify/backend/core/modlist_operations.py

@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ class ModlistInstallCLI:
             from ..models.configuration import SystemInfo
             self.system_info = SystemInfo(is_steamdeck=steamdeck)
         
-        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=self.steamdeck)
+        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(self.steamdeck)
         self.shortcut_handler = ShortcutHandler(steamdeck=self.steamdeck)
         self.context = {}
         # Use standard logging (no file handler)

jackify/backend/handlers/config_handler.py

@@ -38,7 +38,9 @@ class ConfigHandler:
             "default_download_parent_dir": None,  # Parent directory for downloads
             "modlist_install_base_dir": os.path.expanduser("~/Games"),  # Configurable base directory for modlist installations
             "modlist_downloads_base_dir": os.path.expanduser("~/Games/Modlist_Downloads"),  # Configurable base directory for downloads
-            "jackify_data_dir": None  # Configurable Jackify data directory (default: ~/Jackify)
+            "jackify_data_dir": None,  # Configurable Jackify data directory (default: ~/Jackify)
+            "use_winetricks_for_components": True,  # True = use winetricks (faster), False = use protontricks for all (legacy)
+            "game_proton_path": None  # Proton version for game shortcuts (can be any Proton 9+), separate from install proton
         }
         
         # Load configuration if exists
@@ -498,20 +500,44 @@ class ConfigHandler:
 
     def get_proton_path(self):
         """
-        Retrieve the saved Proton path from configuration
+        Retrieve the saved Install Proton path from configuration (for jackify-engine)
         Always reads fresh from disk to pick up changes from Settings dialog
 
         Returns:
-            str: Saved Proton path or 'auto' if not saved
+            str: Saved Install Proton path or 'auto' if not saved
         """
         try:
             # Reload config from disk to pick up changes from Settings dialog
             self._load_config()
             proton_path = self.settings.get("proton_path", "auto")
-            logger.debug(f"Retrieved fresh proton_path from config: {proton_path}")
+            logger.debug(f"Retrieved fresh install proton_path from config: {proton_path}")
             return proton_path
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error retrieving proton_path: {e}")
+            logger.error(f"Error retrieving install proton_path: {e}")
+            return "auto"
+
+    def get_game_proton_path(self):
+        """
+        Retrieve the saved Game Proton path from configuration (for game shortcuts)
+        Falls back to install Proton path if game Proton not set
+        Always reads fresh from disk to pick up changes from Settings dialog
+
+        Returns:
+            str: Saved Game Proton path, Install Proton path, or 'auto' if not saved
+        """
+        try:
+            # Reload config from disk to pick up changes from Settings dialog
+            self._load_config()
+            game_proton_path = self.settings.get("game_proton_path")
+
+            # If game proton not set or set to same_as_install, use install proton
+            if not game_proton_path or game_proton_path == "same_as_install":
+                game_proton_path = self.settings.get("proton_path", "auto")
+
+            logger.debug(f"Retrieved fresh game proton_path from config: {game_proton_path}")
+            return game_proton_path
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error retrieving game proton_path: {e}")
             return "auto"
 
     def get_proton_version(self):

jackify/backend/handlers/modlist_handler.py

@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ class ModlistHandler:
         "livingskyrim": ["dotnet40"],
         "lsiv": ["dotnet40"],
         "ls4": ["dotnet40"],
+        "lorerim": ["dotnet40"],
         "lostlegacy": ["dotnet48"],
     }
     
@@ -158,7 +159,7 @@ class ModlistHandler:
         self.stock_game_path = None
         
         # Initialize Handlers (should happen regardless of how paths were provided)
-        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=self.steamdeck, logger=self.logger)
+        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(self.steamdeck, logger=self.logger)
         # Initialize winetricks handler for wine component installation
         from .winetricks_handler import WinetricksHandler
         self.winetricks_handler = WinetricksHandler(logger=self.logger)
@@ -347,7 +348,8 @@ class ModlistHandler:
         # Store engine_installed flag for conditional path manipulation
         self.engine_installed = modlist_info.get('engine_installed', False)
         self.logger.debug(f"  Engine Installed: {self.engine_installed}")
-        
+
+
         # Call internal detection methods to populate more state
         if not self._detect_game_variables():
             self.logger.warning("Failed to auto-detect game type after setting context.")
@@ -687,39 +689,27 @@ class ModlistHandler:
         # All modlists now use their own AppID for wine components
         target_appid = self.appid
         
-        # Use winetricks for wine component installation (faster than protontricks)
+        # Use user's preferred component installation method (respects settings toggle)
         wineprefix = self.protontricks_handler.get_wine_prefix_path(target_appid)
         if not wineprefix:
-            self.logger.error("Failed to get WINEPREFIX path for winetricks.")
+            self.logger.error("Failed to get WINEPREFIX path for component installation.")
             print("Error: Could not determine wine prefix location.")
             return False
 
-        # Try winetricks first (preferred method with current fix)
-        winetricks_success = False
+        # Use the winetricks handler which respects the user's toggle setting
         try:
-            self.logger.info("Attempting Wine component installation using winetricks...")
-            winetricks_success = self.winetricks_handler.install_wine_components(wineprefix, self.game_var_full, specific_components=components)
-            if winetricks_success:
-                self.logger.info("Winetricks installation completed successfully")
-        except Exception as e:
-            self.logger.warning(f"Winetricks installation failed with exception: {e}")
-            winetricks_success = False
-
-        # Fallback to protontricks if winetricks failed
-        if not winetricks_success:
-            self.logger.warning("Winetricks failed, falling back to protontricks for Wine component installation...")
-            try:
-                protontricks_success = self.protontricks_handler.install_wine_components(target_appid, self.game_var_full, specific_components=components)
-                if protontricks_success:
-                    self.logger.info("Protontricks fallback installation completed successfully")
-                else:
-                    self.logger.error("Both winetricks and protontricks failed to install Wine components.")
-                    print("Error: Failed to install necessary Wine components using both winetricks and protontricks.")
-                    return False
-            except Exception as e:
-                self.logger.error(f"Protontricks fallback also failed with exception: {e}")
-                print("Error: Failed to install necessary Wine components using both winetricks and protontricks.")
+            self.logger.info("Installing Wine components using user's preferred method...")
+            success = self.winetricks_handler.install_wine_components(wineprefix, self.game_var_full, specific_components=components)
+            if success:
+                self.logger.info("Wine component installation completed successfully")
+            else:
+                self.logger.error("Wine component installation failed")
+                print("Error: Failed to install necessary Wine components.")
                 return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Wine component installation failed with exception: {e}")
+            print("Error: Failed to install necessary Wine components.")
+            return False
         self.logger.info("Step 4: Installing Wine components... Done")
 
         # Step 5: Ensure permissions of Modlist directory
@@ -824,10 +814,10 @@ class ModlistHandler:
             vanilla_game_dir = None
             if self.steam_library and self.game_var_full:
                 vanilla_game_dir = str(Path(self.steam_library) / "steamapps" / "common" / self.game_var_full)
-                
-            if not self.resolution_handler.update_ini_resolution(
-                modlist_dir=self.modlist_dir, 
-                game_var=self.game_var_full, 
+
+            if not ResolutionHandler.update_ini_resolution(
+                modlist_dir=self.modlist_dir,
+                game_var=self.game_var_full,
                 set_res=self.selected_resolution,
                 vanilla_game_dir=vanilla_game_dir
             ):
@@ -930,6 +920,10 @@ class ModlistHandler:
         #     status_callback("Configuration completed successfully!")
             
         self.logger.info("Configuration steps completed successfully.")
+
+        # Step 14: Re-enforce Windows 10 mode after modlist-specific configurations (matches legacy script line 1333)
+        self._re_enforce_windows_10_mode()
+
         return True # Return True on success
 
     def _detect_steam_library_info(self) -> bool:
@@ -1332,4 +1326,39 @@ class ModlistHandler:
         self.logger.debug("No special game type detected - standard workflow will be used")
         return None
 
+    def _re_enforce_windows_10_mode(self):
+        """
+        Re-enforce Windows 10 mode after modlist-specific configurations.
+        This matches the legacy script behavior (line 1333) where Windows 10 mode
+        is re-applied after modlist-specific steps to ensure consistency.
+        """
+        try:
+            if not hasattr(self, 'appid') or not self.appid:
+                self.logger.warning("Cannot re-enforce Windows 10 mode - no AppID available")
+                return
+
+            from ..handlers.winetricks_handler import WinetricksHandler
+            from ..handlers.path_handler import PathHandler
+
+            # Get prefix path for the AppID
+            prefix_path = PathHandler.find_compat_data(str(self.appid))
+            if not prefix_path:
+                self.logger.warning("Cannot re-enforce Windows 10 mode - prefix path not found")
+                return
+
+            # Get wine binary path
+            wine_binary = PathHandler.get_wine_binary_for_appid(str(self.appid))
+            if not wine_binary:
+                self.logger.warning("Cannot re-enforce Windows 10 mode - wine binary not found")
+                return
+
+            # Use winetricks handler to set Windows 10 mode
+            winetricks_handler = WinetricksHandler()
+            winetricks_handler._set_windows_10_mode(str(prefix_path), wine_binary)
+
+            self.logger.info("✓ Windows 10 mode re-enforced after modlist-specific configurations")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.warning(f"Error re-enforcing Windows 10 mode: {e}")
+
 # (Ensure EOF is clean and no extra incorrect methods exist below) 

jackify/backend/handlers/modlist_install_cli.py

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class ModlistInstallCLI:
     def __init__(self, menu_handler: MenuHandler, steamdeck: bool = False):
         self.menu_handler = menu_handler
         self.steamdeck = steamdeck
-        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=steamdeck)
+        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck)
         self.shortcut_handler = ShortcutHandler(steamdeck=steamdeck)
         self.context = {}
         # Use standard logging (no file handler)

jackify/backend/handlers/shortcut_handler.py

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class ShortcutHandler:
         self._last_shortcuts_backup = None # Track the last backup path
         self._safe_shortcuts_backup = None # Track backup made just before restart
         # Initialize ProtontricksHandler here, passing steamdeck status
-        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=self.steamdeck)
+        self.protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(self.steamdeck)
         
     def _enable_tab_completion(self):
         """Enable tab completion for file paths using the shared completer"""
@@ -964,7 +964,7 @@ class ShortcutHandler:
         self.logger.info(f"Attempting to find current AppID for shortcut: '{shortcut_name}' (exe_path: '{exe_path}')")
         try:
             from .protontricks_handler import ProtontricksHandler # Local import
-            pt_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=self.steamdeck)
+            pt_handler = ProtontricksHandler(self.steamdeck)
             if not pt_handler.detect_protontricks():
                 self.logger.error("Protontricks not detected")
                 return None

jackify/backend/handlers/winetricks_handler.py

@@ -257,10 +257,18 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
         components_to_install = self._reorder_components_for_installation(all_components)
         self.logger.info(f"WINEPREFIX: {wineprefix}, Game: {game_var}, Ordered Components: {components_to_install}")
 
-        # Hybrid approach: Use protontricks for dotnet40 only, winetricks for everything else
-        if "dotnet40" in components_to_install:
-            self.logger.info("dotnet40 detected - using hybrid approach: protontricks for dotnet40, winetricks for others")
+        # Check user preference for component installation method
+        from ..handlers.config_handler import ConfigHandler
+        config_handler = ConfigHandler()
+        use_winetricks = config_handler.get('use_winetricks_for_components', True)
+
+        # Choose installation method based on user preference and components
+        if use_winetricks and "dotnet40" in components_to_install:
+            self.logger.info("Using optimized approach: protontricks for dotnet40 (reliable), winetricks for other components (fast)")
             return self._install_components_hybrid_approach(components_to_install, wineprefix, game_var)
+        elif not use_winetricks:
+            self.logger.info("Using legacy approach: protontricks for all components")
+            return self._install_components_protontricks_only(components_to_install, wineprefix, game_var)
 
         # For non-dotnet40 installations, install all components together (faster)
         max_attempts = 3
@@ -289,6 +297,8 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
                 self.logger.debug(f"Winetricks output: {result.stdout}")
                 if result.returncode == 0:
                     self.logger.info("Wine Component installation command completed successfully.")
+                    # Set Windows 10 mode after component installation (matches legacy script timing)
+                    self._set_windows_10_mode(wineprefix, env.get('WINE', ''))
                     return True
                 else:
                     # Special handling for dotnet40 verification issue (mimics protontricks behavior)
@@ -415,14 +425,8 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
                     self.logger.error("Failed to prepare prefix for dotnet40")
                     return False
             else:
-                # For non-dotnet40 components, ensure we're in Windows 10 mode
+                # For non-dotnet40 components, install in standard mode (Windows 10 will be set after all components)
                 self.logger.debug(f"Installing {component} in standard mode")
-                try:
-                    subprocess.run([
-                        self.winetricks_path, '-q', 'win10'
-                    ], env=env, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=300)
-                except Exception as e:
-                    self.logger.warning(f"Could not set win10 mode for {component}: {e}")
 
             # Install this component
             max_attempts = 3
@@ -480,6 +484,8 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
                 return False
 
         self.logger.info("✓ All components installed successfully using separate sessions")
+        # Set Windows 10 mode after all component installation (matches legacy script timing)
+        self._set_windows_10_mode(wineprefix, env.get('WINE', ''))
         return True
 
     def _install_components_hybrid_approach(self, components: list, wineprefix: str, game_var: str) -> bool:
@@ -524,6 +530,9 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
             return self._install_components_with_winetricks(other_components, wineprefix, env)
 
         self.logger.info("✓ Hybrid component installation completed successfully")
+        # Set Windows 10 mode after all component installation (matches legacy script timing)
+        wine_binary = self._get_wine_binary_for_prefix(wineprefix)
+        self._set_windows_10_mode(wineprefix, wine_binary)
         return True
 
     def _install_dotnet40_with_protontricks(self, wineprefix: str, game_var: str) -> bool:
@@ -562,7 +571,7 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
             # Determine if we're on Steam Deck (for protontricks handler)
             steamdeck = os.path.exists('/home/deck')
 
-            protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=steamdeck, logger=self.logger)
+            protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck, logger=self.logger)
 
             # Detect protontricks availability
             if not protontricks_handler.detect_protontricks():
@@ -691,6 +700,9 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
 
                 if result.returncode == 0:
                     self.logger.info(f"✓ Winetricks components installed successfully: {components}")
+                    # Set Windows 10 mode after component installation (matches legacy script timing)
+                    wine_binary = env.get('WINE', '')
+                    self._set_windows_10_mode(env.get('WINEPREFIX', ''), wine_binary)
                     return True
                 else:
                     self.logger.error(f"✗ Winetricks failed (attempt {attempt}): {result.stderr.strip()}")
@@ -701,6 +713,140 @@ class WinetricksHandler:
         self.logger.error(f"Failed to install components with winetricks after {max_attempts} attempts")
         return False
 
+    def _set_windows_10_mode(self, wineprefix: str, wine_binary: str):
+        """
+        Set Windows 10 mode for the prefix after component installation (matches legacy script timing).
+        This should be called AFTER all Wine components are installed, not before.
+        """
+        try:
+            env = os.environ.copy()
+            env['WINEPREFIX'] = wineprefix
+            env['WINE'] = wine_binary
+
+            self.logger.info("Setting Windows 10 mode after component installation (matching legacy script)")
+            result = subprocess.run([
+                self.winetricks_path, '-q', 'win10'
+            ], env=env, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=300)
+
+            if result.returncode == 0:
+                self.logger.info("✓ Windows 10 mode set successfully")
+            else:
+                self.logger.warning(f"Could not set Windows 10 mode: {result.stderr}")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.warning(f"Error setting Windows 10 mode: {e}")
+
+    def _install_components_protontricks_only(self, components: list, wineprefix: str, game_var: str) -> bool:
+        """
+        Legacy approach: Install all components using protontricks only.
+        This matches the behavior of the original bash script.
+        """
+        try:
+            self.logger.info(f"Installing all components with protontricks (legacy method): {components}")
+
+            # Import protontricks handler
+            from ..handlers.protontricks_handler import ProtontricksHandler
+
+            # Determine if we're on Steam Deck (for protontricks handler)
+            steamdeck = os.path.exists('/home/deck')
+            protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck, logger=self.logger)
+
+            # Get AppID from wineprefix
+            appid = self._extract_appid_from_wineprefix(wineprefix)
+            if not appid:
+                self.logger.error("Could not extract AppID from wineprefix for protontricks installation")
+                return False
+
+            self.logger.info(f"Using AppID {appid} for protontricks installation")
+
+            # Detect protontricks availability
+            if not protontricks_handler.detect_protontricks():
+                self.logger.error("Protontricks not available for component installation")
+                return False
+
+            # Install all components using protontricks
+            success = protontricks_handler.install_wine_components(appid, game_var, components)
+
+            if success:
+                self.logger.info("✓ All components installed successfully with protontricks")
+                # Set Windows 10 mode after component installation
+                wine_binary = self._get_wine_binary_for_prefix(wineprefix)
+                self._set_windows_10_mode(wineprefix, wine_binary)
+                return True
+            else:
+                self.logger.error("✗ Component installation failed with protontricks")
+                return False
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Error installing components with protontricks: {e}", exc_info=True)
+            return False
+
+    def _extract_appid_from_wineprefix(self, wineprefix: str) -> Optional[str]:
+        """
+        Extract AppID from wineprefix path.
+
+        Args:
+            wineprefix: Wine prefix path
+
+        Returns:
+            AppID as string, or None if extraction fails
+        """
+        try:
+            if 'compatdata' in wineprefix:
+                # Standard Steam compatdata structure
+                path_parts = Path(wineprefix).parts
+                for i, part in enumerate(path_parts):
+                    if part == 'compatdata' and i + 1 < len(path_parts):
+                        potential_appid = path_parts[i + 1]
+                        if potential_appid.isdigit():
+                            return potential_appid
+            self.logger.error(f"Could not extract AppID from wineprefix path: {wineprefix}")
+            return None
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Error extracting AppID from wineprefix: {e}")
+            return None
+
+    def _get_wine_binary_for_prefix(self, wineprefix: str) -> str:
+        """
+        Get the wine binary path for a given prefix.
+
+        Args:
+            wineprefix: Wine prefix path
+
+        Returns:
+            Wine binary path as string
+        """
+        try:
+            from ..handlers.config_handler import ConfigHandler
+            from ..handlers.wine_utils import WineUtils
+
+            config = ConfigHandler()
+            user_proton_path = config.get_proton_path()
+
+            # If user selected a specific Proton, try that first
+            wine_binary = None
+            if user_proton_path != 'auto':
+                if os.path.exists(user_proton_path):
+                    resolved_proton_path = os.path.realpath(user_proton_path)
+                    valve_proton_wine = os.path.join(resolved_proton_path, 'dist', 'bin', 'wine')
+                    ge_proton_wine = os.path.join(resolved_proton_path, 'files', 'bin', 'wine')
+
+                    if os.path.exists(valve_proton_wine):
+                        wine_binary = valve_proton_wine
+                    elif os.path.exists(ge_proton_wine):
+                        wine_binary = ge_proton_wine
+
+            # Fall back to auto-detection if user selection failed or is 'auto'
+            if not wine_binary:
+                best_proton = WineUtils.select_best_proton()
+                if best_proton:
+                    wine_binary = WineUtils.find_proton_binary(best_proton['name'])
+
+            return wine_binary if wine_binary else ""
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Error getting wine binary for prefix: {e}")
+            return ""
+
     def _cleanup_wine_processes(self):
         """
         Internal method to clean up wine processes during component installation

jackify/backend/services/automated_prefix_service.py

@@ -39,14 +39,26 @@ class AutomatedPrefixService:
         from jackify.shared.timing import get_timestamp
         return get_timestamp()
 
-    def _get_user_proton_version(self):
-        """Get user's preferred Proton version from config, with fallback to auto-detection"""
+    def _get_user_proton_version(self, modlist_name: str = None):
+        """Get user's preferred Proton version from config, with fallback to auto-detection
+
+        Args:
+            modlist_name: Optional modlist name for special handling (e.g., Lorerim)
+        """
         try:
             from jackify.backend.handlers.config_handler import ConfigHandler
             from jackify.backend.handlers.wine_utils import WineUtils
 
+            # Check for Lorerim-specific Proton override first
+            if modlist_name and modlist_name.lower() == 'lorerim':
+                lorerim_proton = self._get_lorerim_preferred_proton()
+                if lorerim_proton:
+                    logger.info(f"Lorerim detected: Using {lorerim_proton} instead of user settings")
+                    self._store_proton_override_notification("Lorerim", lorerim_proton)
+                    return lorerim_proton
+
             config_handler = ConfigHandler()
-            user_proton_path = config_handler.get_proton_path()
+            user_proton_path = config_handler.get_game_proton_path()
 
             if user_proton_path == 'auto':
                 # Use enhanced fallback logic with GE-Proton preference
@@ -125,8 +137,8 @@ class AutomatedPrefixService:
                     logger.warning(f"Could not generate STEAM_COMPAT_MOUNTS, using default: {e}")
                     launch_options = "%command%"
             
-            # Get user's preferred Proton version
-            proton_version = self._get_user_proton_version()
+            # Get user's preferred Proton version (with Lorerim-specific override)
+            proton_version = self._get_user_proton_version(shortcut_name)
 
             # Create shortcut with Proton using native service
             success, app_id = steam_service.create_shortcut_with_proton(
@@ -487,7 +499,7 @@ exit"""
                 try:
                     # Use the existing protontricks handler
                     from jackify.backend.handlers.protontricks_handler import ProtontricksHandler
-                    protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=steamdeck or False)
+                    protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck or False)
                     result = protontricks_handler.run_protontricks('-l')
                     
                     if result.returncode == 0:
@@ -1556,6 +1568,9 @@ echo Prefix creation complete.
             
             if progress_callback:
                 progress_callback(f"{self._get_progress_timestamp()} Steam Configuration complete!")
+            # Show Proton override notification if applicable
+            self._show_proton_override_notification(progress_callback)
+
             logger.info(" Simple automated prefix creation workflow completed successfully")
             return True, prefix_path, actual_appid
             
@@ -1869,6 +1884,11 @@ echo Prefix creation complete.
             if progress_callback:
                 progress_callback(f"{last_timestamp} Steam integration complete")
                 progress_callback("")  # Blank line after Steam integration complete
+
+            # Show Proton override notification if applicable
+            self._show_proton_override_notification(progress_callback)
+
+            if progress_callback:
                 progress_callback("")  # Extra blank line to span across Configuration Summary
                 progress_callback("")  # And one more to create space before Prefix Configuration
             
@@ -2705,7 +2725,7 @@ echo Prefix creation complete.
             from jackify.backend.handlers.wine_utils import WineUtils
 
             config = ConfigHandler()
-            user_proton_path = config.get_proton_path()
+            user_proton_path = config.get_game_proton_path()
 
             # If user selected a specific Proton, try that first
             if user_proton_path != 'auto':
@@ -3005,4 +3025,92 @@ echo Prefix creation complete.
                 logger.debug(f"{config['name']} not found in Steam libraries")
                 
         logger.info("Game registry injection completed")
-    
+
+    def _get_lorerim_preferred_proton(self):
+        """Get Lorerim's preferred Proton 9 version with specific priority order"""
+        try:
+            from jackify.backend.handlers.wine_utils import WineUtils
+
+            # Get all available Proton versions
+            available_versions = WineUtils.scan_all_proton_versions()
+
+            if not available_versions:
+                logger.warning("No Proton versions found for Lorerim override")
+                return None
+
+            # Priority order for Lorerim:
+            # 1. GEProton9-27 (specific version)
+            # 2. Other GEProton-9 versions (latest first)
+            # 3. Valve Proton 9 (any version)
+
+            preferred_candidates = []
+
+            for version in available_versions:
+                version_name = version['name']
+
+                # Priority 1: GEProton9-27 specifically
+                if version_name == 'GE-Proton9-27':
+                    logger.info(f"Lorerim: Found preferred GE-Proton9-27")
+                    return version_name
+
+                # Priority 2: Other GE-Proton 9 versions
+                elif version_name.startswith('GE-Proton9-'):
+                    preferred_candidates.append(('ge_proton_9', version_name, version))
+
+                # Priority 3: Valve Proton 9
+                elif 'Proton 9' in version_name:
+                    preferred_candidates.append(('valve_proton_9', version_name, version))
+
+            # Return best candidate if any found
+            if preferred_candidates:
+                # Sort by priority (GE-Proton first, then by name for latest)
+                preferred_candidates.sort(key=lambda x: (x[0], x[1]), reverse=True)
+                best_candidate = preferred_candidates[0]
+                logger.info(f"Lorerim: Selected {best_candidate[1]} as best Proton 9 option")
+                return best_candidate[1]
+
+            logger.warning("Lorerim: No suitable Proton 9 versions found, will use user settings")
+            return None
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error detecting Lorerim Proton preference: {e}")
+            return None
+
+    def _store_proton_override_notification(self, modlist_name: str, proton_version: str):
+        """Store Proton override information for end-of-install notification"""
+        try:
+            # Store override info for later display
+            if not hasattr(self, '_proton_overrides'):
+                self._proton_overrides = []
+
+            self._proton_overrides.append({
+                'modlist': modlist_name,
+                'proton_version': proton_version,
+                'reason': f'{modlist_name} requires Proton 9 for optimal compatibility'
+            })
+
+            logger.debug(f"Stored Proton override notification: {modlist_name} → {proton_version}")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to store Proton override notification: {e}")
+
+    def _show_proton_override_notification(self, progress_callback=None):
+        """Display any Proton override notifications to the user"""
+        try:
+            if hasattr(self, '_proton_overrides') and self._proton_overrides:
+                for override in self._proton_overrides:
+                    notification_msg = f"PROTON OVERRIDE: {override['modlist']} configured to use {override['proton_version']} for optimal compatibility"
+
+                    if progress_callback:
+                        progress_callback("")
+                        progress_callback(f"{self._get_progress_timestamp()} {notification_msg}")
+
+                    logger.info(notification_msg)
+
+                # Clear notifications after display
+                self._proton_overrides = []
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to show Proton override notification: {e}")
+
+

jackify/backend/services/modlist_service.py

@@ -631,6 +631,10 @@ class ModlistService:
                 'skip_confirmation': True,  # Service layer should be non-interactive
                 'manual_steps_completed': False
             }
+
+            # DEBUG: Log what resolution we're passing
+            logger.info(f"DEBUG: config_context resolution = {config_context['resolution']}")
+            logger.info(f"DEBUG: context.resolution = {getattr(context, 'resolution', 'NOT_SET')}")
             
             # Run the complete configuration phase
             success = modlist_menu.run_modlist_configuration_phase(config_context)

jackify/backend/services/native_steam_service.py

@@ -345,16 +345,22 @@ class NativeSteamService:
     def set_proton_version(self, app_id: int, proton_version: str = "proton_experimental") -> bool:
         """
         Set the Proton version for a specific app using ONLY config.vdf like steam-conductor does.
-        
+
         Args:
-            app_id: The unsigned AppID  
+            app_id: The unsigned AppID
             proton_version: The Proton version to set
-            
+
         Returns:
             True if successful
         """
+        # Ensure Steam user detection is completed first
+        if not self.steam_path:
+            if not self.find_steam_user():
+                logger.error("Cannot set Proton version: Steam user detection failed")
+                return False
+
         logger.info(f"Setting Proton version '{proton_version}' for AppID {app_id} using STL-compatible format")
-        
+
         try:
             # Step 1: Write to the main config.vdf for CompatToolMapping
             config_path = self.steam_path / "config" / "config.vdf"

jackify/backend/services/protontricks_detection_service.py

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ class ProtontricksDetectionService:
     def _get_protontricks_handler(self) -> ProtontricksHandler:
         """Get or create ProtontricksHandler instance"""
         if self._protontricks_handler is None:
-            self._protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(steamdeck=self.steamdeck)
+            self._protontricks_handler = ProtontricksHandler(self.steamdeck)
         return self._protontricks_handler
     
     def detect_protontricks(self, use_cache: bool = True) -> Tuple[bool, str, str]: