Mod Managers

[xptical]

Hi all,

Any ideas on mod managers and when/how to use them?

There are at least 2 popular mod managers on Curse; probably more. I'm wondering which, if either, is gaining more traction.

KSP-AVC is simple to use and rather unobtrusive. Still, it isn't a "manager" as much as it is an "advisor". You still download and unzip/overwrite.

http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220462-ksp-avc-add-on-version-checker

KSP Mod Admin is a pretty intimidating Front-End/Launcher for KSP. Seems great for testing mods and can do updating with version control.

http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220263-anyos-ksp-mod-admin-v2



Neither seems to be a comprehensive solution unless mod authors support them.

[Kevin]

I personally use KSP Mod Admin because I find its backup function extremely useful. I use it to backup to a dropbox folder. From there I can use it to re-install a backup on a different pc.

However, for finding, adding, testing, and installing mods I highly recommend using CKAN, Comprehensive Kerbal Archive Network. It basicly gives you a list of all mods for KSP (hundreds of 'em) and allows you to install them simply by placing a check mark beside the ones you want. It also shows you whenever there's updates available for individual mods.

Definately check it out over here:
http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/100067-The-Comprehensive-Kerbal-Archive-Network-%28CKAN%29-Package-Manager

I would definately say CKAN is the easiest way to manage your mods, however KSP Mod Admin does have some extra functionality you may enjoy (adding flags, making backups, viewing all crafts within a save, etc.).

EDIT: I just realised that you linked KSP Mod Admin v2, with which I have no experience. I have been using v1.3.11.

[xptical]

CKAN seems to be what I was looking for.

Thanks...

[Kevin]

No problem mate

[katie kat]

is there any advantage to using ksp mod admin alongside ckan?

[Kevin]

I used the old version of KSP Mod Admin alongside CKAN for a long time! It provided some easy backup and restoring functionality that I wanted. I play KSP on several different PCs. This allowed me to make a backup to dropbox, which I could then restore to another PC and just continue playing where I left off.

However, for this specific functionality I now use a mod called S.A.V.E.. It provides an in-game backup/restore option.

[katie kat]

oooo nice thanks for the reaponse

[Kevin]

Haha no problem. But people generally don't like it when old threads are necroed xD

[katie kat]

yeah sorry about that
its one of the few google results

[KooLade]

yea, but how do you install the Kerbal Module Manager? What folder does it go in. That is my only question.