Knossos (mod manager) - Revision history

DAK at 19:15, 30 April 2025

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	:''This article is about the application. For the subspace portal, see [[Knossos]].''		:''This article is about the application. For the subspace portal, see [[Knossos]].''

	Knossos Mod Manager is a centralized application to set up, install, and update FreeSpace Open and the ever-growing list of mods that it supports. Knossos offers a searchable library of mods which can be easily installed and ready to play with minimal effort. Featuring multi-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS, plus automatic dependency resolution and updating for mods, Knossos is the go-to app for FreeSpace Open users.		<h1>Introduction</h1>

	~~The best~~ Knossos ~~version currently~~ available ~~is Knossos~~.~~NET~~, ~~which was released in 2024. It is faster~~ and ~~supports more features than older Knossos~~ versions. ~~Also~~, ~~Knossos~~.~~NET is actively developed~~ and ~~continually improved by a group~~ of ~~open-source developers~~.		Knossos is a centralized, cross-platform mod manager for FreeSpace Open, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Featuring a user-friendly GUI, it allows users to easily set up, install, update, and manage FSO engine versions and a growing library of mods with minimal effort. Knossos supports automatic dependency resolution and updates, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience. Additionally, it integrates with the Nebula backend, enabling mod creators to develop, upload, and distribute their mods efficiently. There are 2 variants of Knossos available, as listed below.

	Knossos.NET ~~releases are available on GitHub, with builds available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The download links below will autodetect your system and provide a link that best matches it.~~		<h2>Knossos.NET</h2>

	~~NOTE: Other versions~~ of Knossos~~, such as classic Knossos and NuKnossos, are still available but no longer in active development and are not recommended for use~~. ~~However many getting started guides have not yet been~~ updated ~~to recommend Knossos~~.~~NET over those other versions~~.		Knossos.NET is the latest version of Knossos mod manager. It is continually updated and well maintained. It also supports a tracker for tracking games online, providing integration with Parallax Online (PXO).

	~~After installation is complete, launch~~ Knossos ~~and the Quick Setup Guide will start automatically~~. ~~The guide will walk you through basic setup and provide some helpful tips to get you going after the quick setup~~ is ~~complete~~.		The source code for Knossos.NET is available on GitHub: https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET

	~~Once the quick setup is complete you are ready to install~~ and ~~play any mods of interest~~. ~~If you would like to run through the setup steps again you can access the Quick Setup Guide at any time from the Settings menu~~.		The Download and Install instructions can be found here: https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/

	~~==Related Links==~~		<h2>Knossos (Legacy)</h2>
	*[https://knossosnet.~~github~~.~~io/~~Knossos~~-Release-Page/ Download links and installation instructions] (backup link [~~https://github.com/~~KnossosNET~~/Knossos.NET/~~releases here])]~~
			The original Knossos mod manager which is not maintained actively. This has been succeeded by Knossos.NET. It features a similar set of functionalities.

			The source code for Knossos is available on GitHub: https://github.com/ngld/old-knossos

			For better support and a reliable program to manage the FreeSpace 2 mods and engine versions, please use Knossos.NET.

			<h1>Related Links</h1>
	*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]		*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]
	*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]
	*[https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET Code repository on GitHub]

Mobius: Link to Knossos (the portal)

2024-02-24T10:09:07Z

Link to Knossos (the portal)

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			:''This article is about the application. For the subspace portal, see [[Knossos]].''

	Knossos Mod Manager is a centralized application to set up, install, and update FreeSpace Open and the ever-growing list of mods that it supports. Knossos offers a searchable library of mods which can be easily installed and ready to play with minimal effort. Featuring multi-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS, plus automatic dependency resolution and updating for mods, Knossos is the go-to app for FreeSpace Open users.		Knossos Mod Manager is a centralized application to set up, install, and update FreeSpace Open and the ever-growing list of mods that it supports. Knossos offers a searchable library of mods which can be easily installed and ready to play with minimal effort. Featuring multi-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS, plus automatic dependency resolution and updating for mods, Knossos is the go-to app for FreeSpace Open users.

Qweqwe321 at 15:37, 23 February 2024

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	Knossos Mod Manager is a centralized application to ~~setup~~, install, and update FreeSpace Open and the ever-growing list of mods that it supports. Knossos offers a searchable library of mods which can be easily installed and ready to play with minimal effort. Featuring multi-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS, plus automatic dependency resolution and updating for mods, Knossos is the go-to app for FreeSpace Open users.		Knossos Mod Manager is a centralized application to set up, install, and update FreeSpace Open and the ever-growing list of mods that it supports. Knossos offers a searchable library of mods which can be easily installed and ready to play with minimal effort. Featuring multi-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS, plus automatic dependency resolution and updating for mods, Knossos is the go-to app for FreeSpace Open users.

	The best Knossos version currently available is Knossos.NET. It is faster and supports more features than older Knossos versions. Also, Knossos.NET is actively developed and continually improved by a group of open-source developers.		The best Knossos version currently available is Knossos.NET, which was released in 2024. It is faster and supports more features than older Knossos versions. Also, Knossos.NET is actively developed and continually improved by a group of open-source developers.

	Knossos.NET releases are available on GitHub, with builds available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The download links below will autodetect your system and provide a link that best matches it.		Knossos.NET releases are available on GitHub, with builds available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The download links below will autodetect your system and provide a link that best matches it.

Wookieejedi: actually improve link styling

2024-02-19T20:53:58Z

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	==Related Links==		==Related Links==
	*[https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/ Download links and installation instructions] (backup link ~~here~~ [https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET/releases ~~Development thread on HLP~~])]		*[https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/ Download links and installation instructions] (backup link [https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET/releases here])]
	*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]		*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]
	*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]
	*[https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET Code repository on GitHub]		*[https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET Code repository on GitHub]

Wookieejedi: cleanup link styling

2024-02-19T20:53:16Z

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	==Related Links==		==Related Links==
	*[https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/ Download links and installation instructions (backup link here [https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET/releases Development thread on HLP])]		*[https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/ Download links and installation instructions] (backup link here [https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET/releases Development thread on HLP])]
	*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]		*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]
	*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]
	*[https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET Code repository on GitHub]		*[https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET Code repository on GitHub]

Wookieejedi: expand Knossos Article

2024-02-19T15:20:35Z

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	~~{{stub}}~~		Knossos Mod Manager is a centralized application to setup, install, and update FreeSpace Open and the ever-growing list of mods that it supports. Knossos offers a searchable library of mods which can be easily installed and ready to play with minimal effort. Featuring multi-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS, plus automatic dependency resolution and updating for mods, Knossos is the go-to app for FreeSpace Open users.

	Knossos is a ~~combination launcher~~ and ~~mod downloader~~. ~~It was created by ngld~~ and ~~MjnMixael~~.		The best Knossos version currently available is Knossos.NET. It is faster and supports more features than older Knossos versions. Also, Knossos.NET is actively developed and continually improved by a group of open-source developers.

			Knossos.NET releases are available on GitHub, with builds available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The download links below will autodetect your system and provide a link that best matches it.

			NOTE: Other versions of Knossos, such as classic Knossos and NuKnossos, are still available but no longer in active development and are not recommended for use. However many getting started guides have not yet been updated to recommend Knossos.NET over those other versions.

			After installation is complete, launch Knossos and the Quick Setup Guide will start automatically. The guide will walk you through basic setup and provide some helpful tips to get you going after the quick setup is complete.

			Once the quick setup is complete you are ready to install and play any mods of interest. If you would like to run through the setup steps again you can access the Quick Setup Guide at any time from the Settings menu.

	==Related Links==		==Related Links==
	*[https://~~fsnebula~~.~~org~~/~~knossos~~/ Download links and installation instructions]		*[https://knossosnet.github.io/Knossos-Release-Page/ Download links and installation instructions (backup link here [https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET/releases Development thread on HLP])]
	*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]		*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]
	*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=~~94068~~.0 Development thread on HLP]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=98702.0 Development thread on HLP]
	*[https://github.com/~~ngld~~/~~knossos~~ Code repository on GitHub]		*[https://github.com/KnossosNET/Knossos.NET Code repository on GitHub]
	*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHq1YRc1eXbCgW-NqqKo1-6N_myfZzoBdwZuP16XImA/edit?pli=1#heading=h.fk85esz24kjw Mod creation guide]

Galemp: Added link to mod creation guide. This should be wikified.

2018-11-28T09:41:58Z

Added link to mod creation guide. This should be wikified.

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	*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94068.0 Development thread on HLP]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94068.0 Development thread on HLP]
	*[https://github.com/ngld/knossos Code repository on GitHub]		*[https://github.com/ngld/knossos Code repository on GitHub]
			*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHq1YRc1eXbCgW-NqqKo1-6N_myfZzoBdwZuP16XImA/edit?pli=1#heading=h.fk85esz24kjw Mod creation guide]

Goober5000: Created page with "{{stub}} Knossos is a combination launcher and mod downloader. It was created by ngld and MjnMixael. ==Related Links== *[https://fsnebula.org/knossos/ Download links and in..."

2018-08-17T10:51:36Z

Created page with "{{stub}} Knossos is a combination launcher and mod downloader. It was created by ngld and MjnMixael. ==Related Links== *[https://fsnebula.org/knossos/ Download links and in..."

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Knossos is a combination launcher and mod downloader. It was created by ngld and MjnMixael.

==Related Links==
*[https://fsnebula.org/knossos/ Download links and installation instructions]
*The <tt>#knossos</tt> channel on [https://discord.gg/YNVP3WR HLP's Discord server]
*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94068.0 Development thread on HLP]
*[https://github.com/ngld/knossos Code repository on GitHub]