Help: Steam Console Command to add a game to library ?

[newbneet]

Hello! I want to grab a free demo of a game but I'm having problem adding it to my library and installing it.

I know the simple command to install it but it seems I need to have it added to my library first, which I now I'm stuck since I'm unable to add it by clicking the button on the store page in the first place.

If anyone could help me figure out the console command to do it via web browser, you're my lifesaver :'(

Also I found this old thread and tried the code, but it seems it doesn't work anymore:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/bartervg/discussions/1/133261907145234658/

Thank you!

[Myster_Dan]

Try app_license_request <AppID>

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Commands_2

[newbneet]

Originally posted by Myster_Dan:

Try app_license_request <AppID>

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Commands_2

Hi, thanks for this!
Unfortunately it seems to be unsuccessful, I got a text saying "CAPIJobRequestUserStats - Server response failed 2".

I also forgot to specify this is a demo that has been taken down by the devs, I already own the released game but really want to compare the demo and the base game for personal purpose.

I've also managed to acquire a depot file of the demo from steamdb but still unable to launch it. Granted I don't really know how this all works.

I will also take a look at the link you shared, thanks again!

[76561199809097880]

how long does it take?

[Annie]

This thread was quite old before the recent post, so we're locking it to prevent confusion.