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| − | + | <h1>Introduction</h1> | |
| − | + | Knossos is a centralized, cross-platform mod manager for FreeSpace Open, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Featuring a user-friendly GUI, it allows users to easily set up, install, update, and manage FSO engine versions and a growing library of mods with minimal effort. Knossos supports automatic dependency resolution and updates, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience. Additionally, it integrates with the Nebula backend, enabling mod creators to develop, upload, and distribute their mods efficiently. There are 2 variants of Knossos available, as listed below. | |
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| + | <h2>Knossos.NET</h2> | ||
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| + | Knossos.NET is the latest version of Knossos mod manager. It is continually updated and well maintained. It also supports a tracker for tracking games online, providing integration with Parallax Online (PXO). | ||
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| + | The source code for Knossos.NET is available on GitHub: https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET | ||
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| + | The Download and Install instructions can be found here: https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/ | ||
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| + | <h2>Knossos (Legacy)</h2> | ||
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| + | The original Knossos mod manager which is not maintained actively. This has been succeeded by Knossos.NET. It features a similar set of functionalities. | ||
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| + | The source code for Knossos is available on GitHub: https://github.com/ngld/old-knossos | ||
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| + | For better support and a reliable program to manage the FreeSpace 2 mods and engine versions, please use Knossos.NET. | ||
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| + | <h1>Related Links</h1> | ||
*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server] | *The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:15, 30 April 2025
- This article is about the application. For the subspace portal, see Knossos.
Introduction
Knossos is a centralized, cross-platform mod manager for FreeSpace Open, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Featuring a user-friendly GUI, it allows users to easily set up, install, update, and manage FSO engine versions and a growing library of mods with minimal effort. Knossos supports automatic dependency resolution and updates, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience. Additionally, it integrates with the Nebula backend, enabling mod creators to develop, upload, and distribute their mods efficiently. There are 2 variants of Knossos available, as listed below.
Knossos.NET
Knossos.NET is the latest version of Knossos mod manager. It is continually updated and well maintained. It also supports a tracker for tracking games online, providing integration with Parallax Online (PXO).
The source code for Knossos.NET is available on GitHub: https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET
The Download and Install instructions can be found here: https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/
Knossos (Legacy)
The original Knossos mod manager which is not maintained actively. This has been succeeded by Knossos.NET. It features a similar set of functionalities.
The source code for Knossos is available on GitHub: https://github.com/ngld/old-knossos
For better support and a reliable program to manage the FreeSpace 2 mods and engine versions, please use Knossos.NET.
Related Links
- The #knossos channel on HLP's Discord server
- Development thread on HLP
