switch-guide/docs/homebrew/simplemodmanager.md

SimpleModManager

SimpleModManager is a homebrew app that allows easily adding and removing mods to the layeredFS directory from another directory on the SD card. More information can be found on the SimpleModManager GitHub repository.

::: details Common use cases for SimpleModManager:

• Switching between large modpacks
• Enabling and disabling individual mods

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::: warning

What NOT to use SimpleModManager for

SimpleModManager should not be used for some specific games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This is due to how these games handle mods differently from others.

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Section I - Requirements

• The latest release of SimpleModManager (the SimpleModManager.nro file)

Section II - Installation

1. Boot into hekate and go to Tools > USB Tools > SD Card, then plug your Switch into your PC via USB.
2. Your microSD card should now be accessible on your PC, open it.
3. Copy the SimpleModManager.nro file the /switch/ folder on your microSD card.
4. Boot into CFW.

Section III - Usage

1. Create a directory named mods/<game name>/<mod name>/ on the root of the microSD card.
   • What you put for the mod name does not have to align with anything, put whatever you like!
2. Create the layeredFS directory for your mod that can be found on the Game Modding page, skipping the atmosphere folder inside the <mod name> folder.
3. Launch SimpleModManager via the Homebrew Menu and your games will show up, pressing A on them will show the mods available.

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