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[Wiki](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki) | [Nexus](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427) | [Download](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427?tab=files) | [Wabbajack Discord](https://discord.gg/wabbajack) | [Jackify Issues](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/issues) | [Legacy Guides](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/tree/master/Legacy) | [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/omni1)
[Wiki](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki) | [Nexus](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427) | [Download](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427?tab=files) | [Wabbajack Discord](https://discord.gg/wabbajack) | [Jackify Issues](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/issues) | [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/omni1)
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# Jackify
A modlist installation and configuration tool for Wabbajack modlists on Linux
Jackify enables seamless installation and configuration of Wabbajack modlists on Linux systems, providing automated Steam shortcut creation and Proton prefix configuration.
### **Repository Migration Notice**
This repository has evolved from the original [Wabbajack-Modlist-Linux](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Wabbajack-Modlist-Linux) guides and bash scripts into **Jackify** - a comprehensive Linux application for Wabbajack modlist management.
**What changed?**
- **From**: Semi-automated bash scripts and step-by-step wiki guides
- **To**: A complete, automated Linux application with GUI and CLI interfaces
- **Why**: To provide a user-friendly application that removes the complexity of Wabbajack and modlist configuration
**Previous Content**: All original guides and scripts are preserved in the `Legacy/` directory. Jackify provides the same functionality with significantly improved automation and user experience.
---
## Introduction
Thank you for your interest in Jackify - the next step, and a giant leap forward from my automated Wabbajack and modlist post-install scripts. So, Jackify - What is it?
Jackify is an almost Linux-native application written in Python, with a GUI produced with PySide6, and a full featured CLI interface if preferred. More info on the "almost" can be found in the full Introduction Wiki page.
**Important Notes for Alpha Users:**
- This is the first alpha release - there WILL be bugs and issues that need to be resolved
- I am not a UI developer, so the current interface is functional but not polished
- Please report any issues you encounter to help improve the application
**Prefer Manual Installation?** If you'd rather use the proven bash scripts and manual guides that have been tested over many months, see the [Legacy Guides](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/Legacy-Wiki-Home) for the old installation methods.
Currently, there are two main functions that Jackify will perform at this stage of development:
- Install Wabbajack modlists using jackify-engine (more on jackify-engine in the full Introduction wiki linked above).
- Fully automate the configuration of the Steam shortcut, modlist paths, prefix components, launch options and various other tweaks required to run Wabbajack Modlists on Linux.
- With both of the above combined, Jackify provides an end-to-end modlist installation and configuration process, automatically.
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Jackify is a Linux application for installing and configuring Wabbajack modlists on Linux and Steam Deck. It provides a complete end-to-end workflow — downloading, installing, Steam shortcut creation, Proton prefix setup, and post-install configuration — through both a GUI and a full-featured CLI.
## Features
- Linux-First Python Application: Designed specifically for Linux with minimal external dependencies
- Complete Modlist Workflow: Install from scratch, configure pre-downloaded modlists, or reconfigure existing modlists installations in Steam
- Comprehensive Modlist Support: Support for Skyrim, Fallout 4, Fallout New Vegas, Oblivion, Starfield, Enderal and more
- Automated Steam Integration: Automatic Steam shortcut creation with complete Proton configuration
- Professional Interface: Both GUI and CLI interfaces with identical features
- **Complete Modlist Workflow**: Install from scratch with Nexus Premium, configure a pre-downloaded modlist, or reconfigure an existing modlist already in Steam
- **Game Support**: Skyrim, Fallout 4, Fallout New Vegas, Oblivion, Starfield, Enderal, and more
- **Automated Steam Integration**: Steam shortcut creation with full Proton configuration
- **GUI and CLI**: Both interfaces provide identical functionality
## Disclaimer
**Jackify is a hobby project in early Alpha development stage. Use at your own risk.**
**Jackify is a hobby project in early Alpha development. Use at your own risk.**
- **No Warranty**: This software is provided "as is" without any warranty or guarantee of functionality
- **Best Effort Support**: Support is provided on a best-effort basis through community channels
- **System Compatibility**: Functionality on your specific system is not guaranteed
- **Data Safety**: Always backup your important data before using Jackify
- **Alpha Software**: Features may be incomplete, unstable, or change without notice
- **Best Effort Support**: Support is provided on a best-effort basis through community channels
- **Data Safety**: Always back up your important data before using Jackify
- **System Compatibility**: Functionality on your specific system is not guaranteed
- **A successful installation does not guarantee a working modlist**: Linux introduces hardware, driver, and system-specific variables that cannot be accounted for. If your modlist installs successfully but does not run correctly, seek help in [#unofficial-linux-help](https://discord.gg/wabbajack) on the Wabbajack Discord — do not contact the modlist author unless they explicitly support Linux
- **Not all modlists can be fully automated**: Some modlists (e.g. Fallout New Vegas lists) require manual steps that Jackify cannot automate (or I have not automated yet). Always check the Install Guide of the Modlist itself to see what could be needed.
- **Most Modlists are not officially supported on Linux**: Jackify makes a best effort to get modlists running, but compatibility is not guaranteed and will vary between modlists, hardware, and system configuration
## Quick Start
## Requirements
### Requirements
- Linux system (Most modern distributions supported)
- Python 3.8+ installed
- Steam installed and configured, Proton Experimental available
- Linux system (most modern distributions will work)
- Steam installed and configured
- **Protontricks** — required for modlist configuration
- See [Installing Additional Tools](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/Installing-Additional-Tools#installing-protontricks)
- **GE-Proton 10-14** — While other Proton versions may work, GE-Proton 10-14 is highly recommended for ENB compatibility
- See [Installing Additional Tools](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/Installing-Additional-Tools#installing-ge-proton)
- **Nexus Mods Premium subscription** (required for automated downloads)
- Non-premium support planned for future releases
- **FUSE** (required for AppImage execution)
- Pre-installed on most Linux distributions
- If AppImage fails to run, install FUSE using your distribution's package manager
- **Ubuntu/Debian only**: Qt platform plugin library
- See [Installing a Modlist with Jackify](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/Installing-a-Modlist-with-Jackify) for the full automated workflow
- Non-Premium users can still install modlists via Wabbajack under Proton — see [Installing a Modlist with Wabbajack](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/Installing-a-Modlist-with-Wabbajack)
- Native non-premium support planned for a future release
- **FUSE** (required for AppImage execution, pre-installed on most distributions)
- **Ubuntu/Debian-based distros only** (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, Zorin OS, elementary OS, and others): Qt platform plugin library
- `sudo apt install libxcb-cursor-dev`
- Required for Qt GUI to initialize properly
### Installation
## Installation Quick Start
1. Download the latest release from [Nexus Mods](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427?tab=files)
2. Extract the AppImage from the 7z archive
3. Make it executable and run:
```bash
# Download latest release from Nexus Mods
# Extract the Jackify.AppImage from the 7z archive
chmod +x Jackify.AppImage
./Jackify.AppImage
```
## Usage
For CLI mode: `./Jackify.AppImage --cli`
For a complete step-by-step guide with screenshots, see the [User Guide](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/User-Guide).
### Quick Start
1. **Download**: Get the latest release from [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427?tab=files)
2. **Extract**: Unzip the .7z archive to get `Jackify.AppImage`
3. **Run**: `chmod +x Jackify.AppImage && ./Jackify.AppImage`
4. **Install**: Choose "Install a Modlist", select your game and modlist, configure directories and API key
**CLI Mode**: Run `./Jackify.AppImage --cli` for command-line interface
For a full step-by-step guide with screenshots, see the [User Guide](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/User-Guide).
## Supported Games
- Skyrim Special Edition
- Fallout 4
- Fallout New Vegas
- Oblivion
- Starfield
- Enderal
- Other Games (Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and more - Download and Install only for now)
- Other games (Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and more — download and install support only for now - full automatioin coming in the future)
## Architecture
Jackify follows a clean separation between frontend and backend:
- Backend Services: Pure business logic with no UI dependencies
- Frontend Interfaces: CLI and GUI implementations using shared backend
- Native Engine: Powered by jackify-engine (custom fork of wabbajack-cli.exe) for optimal performance and compatibility
- Steam Integration: Direct Steam shortcuts.vdf manipulation for creating and modifying Steam shortcuts
- **Backend Services**: Pure business logic with no UI dependencies
- **Frontend Interfaces**: CLI and GUI implementations sharing the same backend
- **Native Engine**: Powered by jackify-engine (custom fork of wabbajack-cli) for optimal Linux performance and compatibility. Texconv for hash-matched texture conversion requires Proton.
- **Steam Integration**: Direct Steam shortcuts.vdf manipulation for shortcut creation and management
## Configuration
Configuration files are stored in:
- Jackify Related: ~/Jackify/
- jackify-engine config: ~/.config/jackify/
## Development
Development and contribution guidelines coming soon.
## License
This project is licensed under the GPLv3 License - see the LICENSE file for details.
All Jackify relted files and configuration data is are stored in `~/Jackify/` (Jackify) and `~/.config/jackify/`.
## Contributing
At this early stage of development, where basic functionality is the primary focus, I'd prefer to use GitHub Issues to suggest improvements, rather tha PRs. This will likely change in the future.
## Future Planned Features (not guaranteed)
At this early stage of development, I'd prefer GitHub Issues for bug reports and suggestions rather than PRs. This will likely change as the project matures. See the CONTRIBUTING document for more details.
- Continue to expand the supported games list for fully automated configuration
- Add full TTW+Modlist automation for TTW based modlists
- Replace the API Key requirement with a more secure OAuth based approach
- Add support for modding and modlist creation tools via a sister application or module
- Revise the GUI to be more refined
- Dark/Light theme support for the GUI
- Advanced logging and diagnostics - more detailed troubleshooting information
- Automatic dependency resolution - ensure all required tools and libraries are installed
## Future Plans (not guaranteed)
- Continue to expand supported games for fully automated configuration
- Non-Premium / manual download support
- GUI refinements
- Dark/Light theme support
## Legacy Guides
The original bash scripts and step-by-step manual installation guides are preserved in the [Legacy Guides](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki/Legacy-Wiki-Home) for those who prefer them or need a fallback.
## License
This project is licensed under the GPLv3 License — see the LICENSE file for details.
## Support
- Issues: Report bugs and request features via GitHub Issues
- Documentation: See the Wiki for detailed guides
- Community: Join the community in the #unofficial-linux-help channel of the Official Wabbajack discord server - https://discord.gg/wabbajack
- **Bugs and feature requests**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/issues)
- **Documentation**: [Wiki](https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify/wiki)
- **Community**: [#unofficial-linux-help](https://discord.gg/wabbajack) on the Wabbajack Discord
## Acknowledgments
- Wabbajack team for the modlist ecosystem, and wabbajack-cli.exe
- Wabbajack team for the modlist ecosystem and wabbajack-cli
- Linux and Steam Deck gaming communities
- Modlist Authors for their tireless effort in creating modlists in the first place
- Modlist authors for their tireless work
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**Jackify** - Simplifying Wabbajack modlist installation and configuration on Linux