PalMods Desktop App
What PalMods Desktop App is
PalMods Desktop App is a free desktop tool for managing Palworld mods, frameworks, and updates from a PC. It installs mods from PalMods pages after showing what will be copied into the game folder. Before installation, it checks hooks, Lua tables, and asset paths across the mod library to flag hard conflicts. It also manages UE4SS, Logic Mods Framework, and PalSchema as a dependency stack. A beta save editor can modify players, Pals, guilds, and inventory in a Level.sav, with validation, undo, and a backup of the original file. Users can zip and restore loadouts that include mod folders, Logic Mods, UE4SS, and disabled mods. The app detects Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated Windows or Linux installations; automatic Linux installation is limited to plain Pak files. Signing in syncs the installed library to the user's account and enables update alerts across machines, while local use remains available when signed out. Mods are checked for Palworld 1.0 compatibility. Downloads have no wait timers, throttling, or paywalls, and mods can also be downloaded through a browser. The installer is not code-signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen may display a warning.
Who it suits
PalMods Desktop App suits Palworld players who want to install and organize mods, manage their frameworks, and check for mod conflicts from a PC. It also fits players who want to manage save files or carry a zipped mod loadout between installations.
What it does well
- Checks mod libraries for hard conflicts before installation.
- Manages UE4SS, Logic Mods Framework, and PalSchema dependencies.
- Can back up and restore mod loadouts.
- Save editor includes validation, undo, and an original-file backup.
- Free to use, with no account required for local use.
What to know first
- Automatic Linux installs are limited to plain Pak files.
- The installer is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may warn.
- The save editor is in beta.
Limits
Automatic Linux installs are limited to plain Pak files. The save editor is in beta. The installer is not code-signed yet, and Windows SmartScreen may show a warning.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Windows download · No account required · No download paywalls | Free |
| PalMods Desktop App | Free · no paywalls · Windows 10 and 11 · 64-bit | Free |
As palmods.gg lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.palmods.gg/app.
- Download the app for Windows.
- Open the app and select a detected Steam, Game Pass, or dedicated game installation.
- Choose a mod from its PalMods page and review what will be written to the game folder before confirming.
- Sign in to sync the installed library and receive update alerts across machines, or continue using the app locally while signed out.
Verdict
Choose PalMods Desktop App if you want a free way to install Palworld mods, manage framework dependencies, and check for conflicts. Its save editor and loadout backups add file-management options. Windows users should account for a possible SmartScreen warning because the installer is not code-signed yet.
Questions
How much does PalMods Desktop App cost?
It is free. The listed plans are free, with no download paywalls.
Do I need an account?
No. Local use works while signed out. Signing in syncs the installed library and enables update alerts across machines.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms are Linux and Windows. Automatic detection covers Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated Windows or Linux installs; automatic Linux installs are limited to plain Pak files.
What does the app do with mods?
It can install mods from PalMods pages after showing what will be written to the game folder. Before installation, it checks hooks, Lua tables, and asset paths for hard conflicts.
Does it include save editing and backups?
Its beta save editor can change players, Pals, guilds, and inventory in a Level.sav, with validation, undo, and an original-file backup. Users can also zip and restore loadouts containing mod folders, Logic Mods, UE4SS, and disabled mods.
Are mod downloads restricted?
The app's mod downloads have no wait timers, throttling, or paywalls. The browser download button also works without the app.
Facts from PalMods Desktop App's own pages
- Account sync
- Signing in syncs the installed library to the user's account and enables update alerts across machines; local use still works while signed out. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- Installed mods and frameworks are checked for updates every 30 minutes, and the app verifies its own updates against a pinned key. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Backups
- The app can zip and restore a loadout containing mod folders, Logic Mods, UE4SS, and disabled mods. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Conflict checks
- Before installation, it compares hooks, Lua tables, and asset paths across the user's mod library and identifies hard conflicts. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Conflict detection
- Yes · palmods.gg, 23 Sept 2026
- Deployment method
- copy · palmods.gg, 23 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The app's mod downloads have no wait timers, throttling, or paywalls, and the browser download button works without the app. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Frameworks
- The app manages UE4SS, Logic Mods Framework, and PalSchema as a dependency stack. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · palmods.gg, 23 Sept 2026
- Game installs
- Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated Windows or Linux installs are detected automatically; Linux automatic installs are limited to plain Pak files. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Installer signing
- The installer is not code-signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning; the page says code signing is on the near-term roadmap. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Mod pages can open the desktop app through palmods:// links, including links that identify a specific file for confirmation. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yes · palmods.gg, 23 Sept 2026
- Mod source access
- built-in · palmods.gg, 23 Sept 2026
- One-click installs
- The app can install a mod from its PalMods page after showing a confirmation of what will be written to the game folder. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PalMods Desktop App manages Palworld mods, frameworks, and updates from a PC. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Save editor
- The beta save editor can change players, Pals, guilds, and inventory in a Level.sav, with validation, undo, and a backup of the original. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The page says downloadable files are virus-scanned, the refresh token is kept in the OS keychain, and sign-in is sent only to PalMods' API. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported game version
- The app checks mods against Palworld 1.0 compatibility. · palmods.gg, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows · palmods.gg, 23 Sept 2026
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