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RimSort

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Spec score 8.5 #11 of 79 in Game Mod Managers

What it is

RimSort is a free, GPL-3.0 community mod manager and sorter for RimWorld, with Windows, macOS, and Linux support. It orders mod lists from mod data, community rules, and Steam data, while detecting conflicts and warning about missing dependencies or incompatibilities. Lists can be imported, exported, saved, and appended. SteamworksPy connects with the Steam client and can launch the game through the Steam API; the Steam Browser downloads Workshop mods through SteamCMD or the client, even without a Steam RimWorld copy. RimSort also handles Git-based mods and databases, shares logs through 0x0.st, and shares mod lists through Rentry.co. Its todds DDS encoder offers three texture-optimization presets. Database tools build, compare, merge, publish, and edit rules. Optional external metadata databases require separate configuration. Releases may trigger antivirus false detections, and Snap-installed Steam is unsupported on Linux.

Spec sheet

Purpose
RimSort is a community managed mod manager and sorter for the game RimWorld.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The project directs users to its wiki for troubleshooting and tracks bugs and feature requests in GitHub Issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
RimSort is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Automatic updates
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Conflict detection
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Database tools
It includes a Steam database builder and rule editor with tools to compare, merge, and publish databases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Deployment method
virtualRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
External metadata
RimSort releases do not include the optional external metadata databases, which users can configure separately.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Linux limitation
The documentation says Steam installed through Snap is not supported and recommends native Steam or Flatpak instead.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Mod lists
It can import, export, save, and append mod lists, and shows warnings such as missing dependencies and incompatibilities.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Mod source access
built-inRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Other integrations
RimSort supports Git integration for Git mods and databases, log sharing to 0x0.st, and mod list sharing with Rentry.co.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Platform notes
The project lists Windows, macOS, and Linux support, with the home page specifying Linux Ubuntu builds.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Security and signing
The project says its compiled Python releases can trigger antivirus false detections and that mitigating detections requires code signing certificates; its FAQ provides no macOS signing solution other than paying Apple.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Sorting
It automatically sorts mod lists using rules derived from mod data, community submitted rules, and Steam data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Steam integration
Its SteamworksPy integration interacts with the Steam client and supports launching the game through the Steam API.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Supported platforms
multi-platformRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Texture optimization
The included todds DDS encoder can optimize textures with three presets.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io
Workshop downloads
The Steam Browser can download mods via SteamCMD or the Steam client, including without a Steam copy of RimWorld.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io

Plans and prices

Free and open source Free RimWorld mod manager and sorter Read 11 Oct 2026 · rimsort.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan at free
  • Conflict detection and dependency warnings
  • Steam Workshop downloading and game launching
  • Git, log, and mod-list sharing integrations
  • Three presets for DDS texture optimization

Limits

  • Optional metadata databases require separate setup
  • Linux Steam Snap installation is unsupported
  • Compiled releases may trigger antivirus false detections
  • macOS signing mitigation requires paying Apple

Who it suits

It suits RimWorld players managing substantial mod collections across Windows, macOS, or Linux. Linux users need native Steam or Flatpak rather than Steam installed through Snap.

Verdict

RimSort combines automatic sorting, conflict information, Steam access, and database utilities in a free multi-platform package. Its external metadata setup, Linux Steam limitation, and signing warnings are important deployment considerations.

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