gbe_fork_helper

gbe_fork_helper is a utility tool designed to streamline the management of your gbe_fork (Goldberg Steam Emulator) installation. It helps in updating your gbe_fork directory and applying necessary configurations to your Steam API files.

Features

• Native Extraction: Uses native Go libraries for .7z and .tar.bz2 extraction, no external dependencies like 7z.
• Concurrent DLC Fetching: Fetches DLC names in parallel for significantly faster configuration.
• Structured Logging: Uses slog for clean, professional output.
• Modern CLI: Powered by urfave/cli/v2.

Usage

# Apply GBE to a game
gbe_fork_helper apply linux 123456

# Update GBE fork from GitHub
gbe_fork_helper update

# Display version
gbe_fork_helper --version

Roadmap

User Interface

• Build a TUI using bubbletea.
• Research and select a Go GUI library (like Wails or Fyne).
• Create a new application entry point for the GUI.
• Connect the UI buttons to the core logic.

Enhancements

• Add support for more Steam API variants.
• Configuration file support for custom paths.
• Dry-run mode for apply.