Installation Guide

Deadlock Mod Manager is available for Windows and Linux. Choose your preferred installation method below.

Download Options

Option 1: Direct Download (Recommended)

The easiest way to install Deadlock Mod Manager is to download the latest release directly from our website:

Download Deadlock Mod Manager

Option 2: Github Releases

1. Visit the releases page
2. Download the appropriate installer for your operating system
3. Run the installer and follow the setup instructions

Option 3: Package Managers

For users who prefer package managers, Deadlock Mod Manager is available through several official repositories:

Windows (winget)

winget install --id=Stormix.DeadlockModManager

Arch Linux (AUR)

# Latest stable release
yay -S deadlock-modmanager

# Latest development build
yay -S deadlock-modmanager-git

More package managers will be added in the future. If you would like to maintain a package manager for Deadlock Mod Manager, please contact us on Discord.

Platform-Specific Installation

Windows Installation

1. Download the installer (.exe file) from the releases page
2. Run the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file

3. Follow the setup wizard to choose installation location and options
4. Launch the application from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut

Linux Installation

Ubuntu/Debian (.deb package)

# Download the .deb file, then install
sudo dpkg -i deadlock-modmanager_*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # Fix any dependency issues

Universal (.AppImage)

# Make the AppImage executable
chmod +x deadlock-modmanager-*.AppImage

# Run the application
./deadlock-modmanager-*.AppImage

Arch Linux (AUR)

# Using yay (recommended)
yay -S deadlock-modmanager

# Or using makepkg directly
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/deadlock-modmanager.git
cd deadlock-modmanager
makepkg -si

WEBKIT_DISABLE_COMPOSITING_MODE=1 deadlock-modmanager

Post-Installation Setup

After installing Deadlock Mod Manager, you'll need to complete the initial setup:

First Launch

1. Launch the application from your desktop or applications menu
2. Grant necessary permissions when prompted (file system access for mod installation)
3. The app will attempt to automatically detect your Deadlock installation

Verify Installation

To ensure everything is working correctly:

1. Check the bottom status bar - API should be online (green) and the game should be "ready".
2. Browse the Mods tab - you should see available mods loading
3. Test downloading a mod - try installing a simple mod to verify functionality

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Common Issues

"App won't start" or crashes on launch

• Windows: Run as administrator once, then normally
• Linux: Ensure all dependencies are installed (sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.0-dev on Ubuntu)

"Cannot find Deadlock installation"

• Verify Deadlock is installed through Steam
• Check that the game has been launched at least once
• If the game is still not detected, please open an issue on GitHub with your system info and the steps you took to install the game.

Download/installation issues

• Check your internet connection

• Verify you have write permissions to the Deadlock directory

• Try running the app as administrator (Windows) or with sudo (Linux)

  Region-Specific Issues

  Users in certain regions (Brazil, China, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine) may need to use a VPN to access mod downloads due to upstream provider restrictions from sites like GameBanana

Getting Help

If you encounter issues not covered here:

1. Check existing issues on GitHub Issues
2. Join our Discord for community support: Discord Server
3. Create a new issue with details about your system and the problem

Security & Safety

Next Steps

Once you have successfully installed Deadlock Mod Manager: