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Everest

Ch 057.1of 25 Game Mod Loaders
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported gamesCeleste
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
  5. 5Mod loading methodinjection
  6. 6Plugin supportYes
  7. 7Dependency handlingYes
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Overview

Everest is ranked #5 of 25 in game mod loaders on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on game mod loaders

Free plan
Yeseverestapi.github.io
Supported games
Celesteeverestapi.github.io
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxeverestapi.github.io
Mod loading method
injectioneverestapi.github.io
Plugin support
Yeseverestapi.github.io
Dependency handling
Yeseverestapi.github.io

Facts

Purpose
Everest is an open-source mod loader and modding API for Celeste.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Mod creation
It supports custom map packs, texture replacements and code mods.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Updater
It includes an in-game updater and dependency downloader.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Supported systems
Everest runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Game stores
It works with itch.io, Steam and Epic Games, but does not work with the Windows Store.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Verification
The feature list describes Everest as TASBot-verified.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Vanilla switching
Users can switch between Everest and vanilla Celeste from the title screen or Olympus.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Mod assets
Mods can add sound effects, graphics, dialogue, maps, campaigns and code-driven content without altering original files.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Quality of life
Quality-of-life features include softlock recovery for most non-vanilla maps, Discord Rich Presence and keyboard-based save-file renaming.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Debugging
Enhanced Debug Mode provides live map reloading, code and asset reload shortcuts, an improved map viewer and console logging.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Installer
Olympus is a cross-platform Everest installer that can update itself and inject Everest code into Celeste.exe.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
Mod distribution
Olympus offers one-click mod installation from its Download Mods section or GameBanana, with ZIP and folder installation alternatives.everestapi.github.io · 1 Oct 2026
License
The Everest repository is public and licensed under MIT.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users and mod developers to the Celeste Discord server, including the #modding_help channel.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Maintenance
The repository says Everest is created, improved and maintained entirely by volunteers.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
What it is
Everest is an open-source mod loader and modding API for Celeste.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Who it is for
Everest lets Celeste players and mod creators use custom maps, texture replacements, and code mods.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Mod content
Mods can add custom sound effects, graphics, character dialogue, maps, and campaigns.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Mod management
Everest includes an in-game updater and dependency downloader.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Game versions
The site says Everest works with the itch.io, Steam, and Epic Games versions of Celeste, but does not work with the Windows Store version.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Switching modes
Players can switch between Everest and vanilla Celeste from the title screen or Olympus.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Debug tools
Enhanced Debug Mode includes live map reloading, rapid code and asset reloading, an improved map viewer, and console log output.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Installation caveat
The site warns that Olympus is actively worked on and may fail, and directs users to report bugs in the Celeste Discord server’s #modding_help channel.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Mod downloads
Players can find mods on GameBanana or in Olympus and install them with the one-click installer.everestapi.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Support and documentation
The Everest wiki offers community-written guides, tutorials, reference pages, and troubleshooting information, and invites users to ask questions in the Celeste Discord.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Installer dependencies
The Olympus repository lists LÖVE, dkjson, lua-yaml, nativefiledialog, libcurl, and other libraries among its dependencies.github.com · 2 Oct 2026

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