CKAN vs XX-Mod-Manager
CKAN
github.comXX-Mod-Manager
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| Figure | CKAN | XX-Mod-Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.8 (#4) | 8.1 (#35) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#5) | 8.0 (#36) |
| Deployment method | copy | virtual |
| Intended users | The project describes CKAN as useful to players seeking mods and modders seeking to avoid installation problems and outdated versions. | The documentation describes the tool as suitable for developers and end users managing mods across multiple games. |
| License | The project describes CKAN as open source and MIT-licensed. | The project is licensed under GPLv3. |
| Mod source access | built-in | manual import |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | XX-Mod-Manager manages and deploys mods for 3dmigoto-based games. |
| Support | The project directs users to troubleshooting documentation, GitHub issues, and its Discord server for help with the client. | The maker directs users to GitHub issues, Discord, and a QQ group for feedback and help. |
| 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.
XX-Mod-Manager
XX-Mod-Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.