RimModManager

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What RimModManager is

RimModManager is a free, open-source manager for organizing RimWorld mods across different installation types on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It supports Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations, with platform-specific detection options. Users can arrange mods by drag and drop, search and filter them, sort by dependencies, and activate them using symlinks. For Proton and Wine, activation uses copy mode because symlinks do not work across those boundaries. The app includes a Steam Workshop browser for queued and batch downloads, collection parsing, update checks, and subscriber and rating information. Workshop downloads require SteamCMD, though anonymous downloads do not require a Steam login. Users can save and load profiles, and the app backs up before major changes. It imports and exports ModsConfig.xml, and can export a text mod list with Workshop links. A conflict resolver detects mod conflicts and suggests fixes. PyQt6-WebEngine is optional for the embedded Workshop browser; SteamCMD is optional unless Workshop downloads are needed. The project is GPL-3.0 licensed, and its wiki notes that collections of 500 or more mods may take time to scan.

Who it suits

It suits RimWorld players who want to organize mods across supported game installation types and manage profiles or Workshop downloads. Users who do not need the embedded Workshop browser or downloads can leave the related optional components out.

What it does well

Supports Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone.
Saves profiles and backs up before major changes.
Detects conflicts and suggests fixes.
Imports and exports ModsConfig.xml.

What to know first

Workshop downloads require SteamCMD.
Proton and Wine activation uses copy mode.
Collections of 500 or more mods may scan slowly.

Limits

The wiki notes that collections with 500 or more mods may take time to scan. SteamCMD is needed for Workshop downloads, and PyQt6-WebEngine is needed only for the embedded Workshop browser.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free, open-source	No price or usage limits stated	Free

As github.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the project page at https://github.com/MrXploisLite/RimModManager.
Install or run RimModManager for your platform: Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Select or detect your RimWorld installation type.
Create or load a profile and organize mods using search, filters, drag and drop, or dependency sorting.
Install SteamCMD if you want to download from the Steam Workshop.
Optionally install PyQt6-WebEngine for the embedded Workshop browser.

Verdict

RimModManager provides mod organization, profiles, conflict detection, and Workshop tools across a range of RimWorld installation types. Workshop downloads require SteamCMD, and large collections may take time to scan.

Questions

How much does RimModManager cost?

The Free, open-source plan is listed as free.

Which operating systems does it support?

Its listed platforms are Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Which RimWorld installation types does it support?

It supports Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations.

Does it include a Steam Workshop browser?

Yes. It supports queued and batch downloads, collection parsing, update checks, and subscriber and rating information. Workshop downloads require SteamCMD.

Do I need a Steam login for Workshop downloads?

The wiki says anonymous downloads do not require a Steam login.

What license does the project use?

The repository identifies RimModManager as GPL-3.0 licensed.

Facts from RimModManager's own pages

Automatic updates: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Conflict detection: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Conflict tools: The conflict resolver detects mod conflicts and offers fix suggestions. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Deployment method: link · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Import and export: It can import and export ModsConfig.xml and export a mod list as text with Workshop links. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Installation support: It supports Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations, with platform-specific detection options. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
License: The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Mod controls: Users can reorder mods with drag and drop, search and filter them, sort by dependencies, and activate them using symlinks. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Mod profiles: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Mod source access: built-in · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Non-destructive behavior: The project says mod activation uses symlinks and does not modify the mods themselves; for Proton and Wine, it uses copy mode because symlinks do not work across those boundaries. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Optional components: PyQt6-WebEngine is optional for the embedded Workshop browser, and SteamCMD is optional unless Workshop downloads are needed. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Performance limit: The wiki says collections with 500 or more mods may take time to scan. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Platforms: The README lists Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads and provides Steam Deck installation instructions. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Profiles and backups: Users can save and load profiles, and the app automatically backs up before major changes. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Purpose: RimModManager is a free, open-source manager for organizing RimWorld mods across different game installation types. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Support: The wiki directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and lists Discord contact romyr911. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: multi-platform · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Workshop integration: It includes a Steam Workshop browser, queued and batch downloads, collection parsing, update checks, and subscriber and rating information. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Workshop requirement: SteamCMD is required for Workshop downloads, and the wiki says anonymous downloads do not require a Steam login. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026

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