* Traditional desktop interface which looks native to your system, utilizing Qt - a proven application framework.
* A Tablet/TV interface designed for touchscreens or handhelds such as the Steam Deck is also available.
* Can even run without a GUI, ideal for users comfortable with a CLI or for automation.
* Native support for Windows, macOS and Linux!
* An official Flatpak is also available for Linux distributions which do not yet have a package, or for users who prefer it.
* Handles running Wine for macOS and Linux users - creating a seamless and native-feeling launcher experience, compared to running other FFXIV launchers in Wine.
* Can also easily enable several Linux-specific enhancements such as Fsync or configuring Gamescope.
* Multiple accounts support!
* Almost all settings (including different game installs) can also be set per-profile.
* Easily install and use Dalamud plugins, just like with XIVQuickLauncher.
* Securely login to the official Square Enix lobbies, as well as Sapphire servers.
* Game arguments are encrypted by default, providing the same level of security as other launchers.
* Saving account usernames and passwords are also supported, and is never stored plaintext.
* Can easily install FFXIV on new systems right from the launcher, bypassing the normal InstallShield installer.
Precompiled binaries for Windows and macOS are available on [here](https://xiv.zone/astra/install).
For Linux users, there is a Flatpak available (although right now it's located in the xiv.dev Flatpak repository, work is ongoing to submit this to Flathub.)
Instructions can be found in the [Flatpak installation](https://xiv.zone/astra/install/#linux) section.
If you don't prefer Flatpak, I maintain [the AUR version](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/astra-launcher) for Arch
Linux users. Distribution packaging is encouraged, so please send an [email on my mailing list](https://lists.sr.ht/~redstrate/public-inbox) for any concerns.
The best way you can help Astra is by [monetarily supporting me](https://ko-fi.com/redstrate) or by submitting patches to fix bugs or add functionality.
I work on Astra and my other FFXIV projects in my free time, so any support helps to let me continue what I do!
Astra is [lives on sourcehut](https://sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/). There are two ways you can contribute patches:
* If you prefer GitHub, I accept pull requests on the [Github mirror](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/pulls).
* You can send patches by sending an email to [my mailing list](https://lists.sr.ht/~redstrate/public-inbox). If you do send a patch through the mailing list, please prefix the subject with `[PATCH astra]` so it's properly filtered.
If you just want to report a bug or discuss a feature, please send an email to [my mailing list](https://lists.sr.ht/~redstrate/public-inbox).
I discourage contacting me privately unless necessary, because other people may have the same problem as you - and I can share the solution with everyone :-)
