CKAN vs Stellar Mod Loader
CKAN
github.comStellar Mod Loader
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| Figure | CKAN | Stellar Mod Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.8 (#4) | 7.4 (#62) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#5) | 7.6 (#53) |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | link |
| License | The project describes CKAN as open source and MIT-licensed. | The repository lists the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Mod source access | built-in | manual import |
| Platforms | The CKAN client is built for .NET using Mono and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. | The project describes native clients for Windows and Linux, including Steam Deck. |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | Stellar is a mod manager for Windows and Linux for games including Fallout, Oblivion, Skyrim, and Starfield. |
| Security | The project says it uses a free code-signing service and received a free code-signing certificate from the SignPath Foundation. | The repository is marked as licensed under GPL-3.0; the opened project pages make no security or compliance claims. |
| Support | The project directs users to troubleshooting documentation, GitHub issues, and its Discord server for help with the client. | The README directs users to check or create GitHub issues for bugs and feature or game support requests. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | multi-platform |
Plans
In their own words
CKAN
CKAN helps Kerbal Space Program players find, install, and manage mods through a client connected to an online registry. Users can refresh the registry and search by mod name, identifier, author, or relationships. CKAN uses mod metadata to select mods for the game version, install dependencies, and identify conflicts or incompatibilities. By default, a mod must be marked compatible with the exact game version; users can choose additional compatible versions, and an All filter can display incompatible mods. The client provides graphical, console, and command-line interfaces. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with installation options for several Linux distributions. The executable can manage game installations from any folder; placing it in a game folder supports portable use. Mod authors can contribute or correct metadata. CKAN is open source and MIT-licensed, and is free. On macOS 10.15 and later, the console interface is the default because the graphical interface depends on a 32-bit WinForms application in Mono.
Stellar Mod Loader
Stellar Mod Loader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.