CreamLinux

CreamLinux is a GUI application for Linux that simplifies the management of DLC in Steam games. It provides a user-friendly interface to install and configure CreamAPI (for native Linux games) and SmokeAPI (for Windows games running through Proton).

Features

• Auto-discovery: Automatically finds Steam games installed on your system
• Native support: Installs CreamLinux for native Linux games
• Proton support: Installs SmokeAPI for Windows games running through Proton
• DLC management: Easily select which DLCs to enable
• Modern UI: Clean, responsive interface that's easy to use

Installation

AppImage (Recommended)

1. Download the latest CreamLinux.AppImage from the Releases page
2. Make it executable:

   chmod +x CreamLinux.AppImage
   

3. Run it:

   ./CreamLinux.AppImage
   

Building from Source

Prerequisites

• Rust 1.77.2 or later
• Node.js 18 or later
• npm or yarn

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/creamlinux.git
   cd creamlinux
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install # or yarn
   

3. Build the application:

   NO_STRIP=true npm run tauri build
   

4. The compiled binary will be available in src-tauri/target/release/creamlinux

Desktop Integration

If you're using the AppImage version, you can integrate it into your desktop environment:

1. Create a desktop entry file:

   mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications
   

2. Create ~/.local/share/applications/creamlinux.desktop with the following content (adjust the path to your AppImage):

   [Desktop Entry]
   Name=Creamlinux
   Exec=/absolute/path/to/CreamLinux.AppImage
   Icon=/absolute/path/to/creamlinux-icon.png
   Type=Application
   Categories=Game;Utility;
   Comment=DLC Manager for Steam games on Linux
   

3. Update your desktop database so creamlinux appears in your app launcher:

update-desktop-database ~/.local/share/applications

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Game doesn't load: Make sure the launch options are correctly set in Steam
• DLCs not showing up: Try refreshing the game list and reinstalling
• Cannot find Steam: Ensure Steam is installed and you've launched it at least once

Debug Logs

Logs are stored at: ~/.cache/creamlinux/creamlinux.log

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Development Setup

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm run tauri dev
   

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

• Creamlinux - Native DLC support
• SmokeAPI - Proton support
• Tauri - Framework for building the desktop application
• React - UI library