astra/README.md

# Astra

Astra is a FFXIV launcher that supports
**multiple profiles**, **Dalamud mods**, _and_ **macOS and Linux**!

At the moment, there are a few caveats that are good to know if you use these features:
* There is no **game patching** support, but the launcher will prompt you to launch another launcher anyway.
* There is no **news list** yet.
* The **Steam support is untested.**

Despite this, the launcher is still usable and I use it myself on a regular basis on Linux. I suggest you read more in the [FAQ](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions)!

![screenshot](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/blob/main/misc/screenshot.webp?raw=true)

## Features
* Can use native (Windows) and Wine-based (macOS, Linux) versions of FFXIV.
* You can use Dalamud, which is downloaded within the launcher just like XIVQuickLauncher. 
* Can connect to the official Square Enix servers _as well_ as Sapphire servers.
* Multiple profile support!
  * For example, you can have a regular Square Enix profile and a testing Sapphire profile. Or maybe one for DX11 and another for DX9?
  * These also have seperate, saved logins.
  * All settings can be configured per-profile! 
* Securely saving username and/or password. These are saved per-profile, and are encrypted using your system wallet, and will never be stored unencrypted.
* Encrypted game argument support similiar to what XIVQuickLauncher and the official ffxivboot does, preventing other programs from snooping your login token.
* Enable several (Linux) Wine-specific performance enhancements such as enabling Esync.
* On Linux, take advantafe of Watchdog to help notify you if you've moved in the login queue.
  * Only works on X11.
  * Will send you a notification on any change in the login queue. (moving up, logged in, lobby error, etc)
  * You can view your spot in the queue easily by using the system tray icon.

## Usage
* On [Windows](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/Windows-Usage)
* On [macOS](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/macOS-Usage)
* On [Linux](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/Linux-Usage)
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Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`Astra is a FFXIV launcher that supports`
			`multiple profiles, Dalamud mods, _and_ macOS and Linux!`
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Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`At the moment, there are a few caveats that are good to know if you use these features:`
			`* There is no game patching support, but the launcher will prompt you to launch another launcher anyway.`
			`* There is no news list yet.`
			`* The Steam support is untested.`
Update README 2021-11-10 05:37:45 -05:00
Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`Despite this, the launcher is still usable and I use it myself on a regular basis on Linux. I suggest you read more in the [FAQ](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions)!`
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Add initial files 2021-11-01 09:54:58 -04:00			`## Features`
Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`* Can use native (Windows) and Wine-based (macOS, Linux) versions of FFXIV.`
Note in README that Dalamud is now supported 2021-11-23 14:41:30 -05:00			`* You can use Dalamud, which is downloaded within the launcher just like XIVQuickLauncher.`
Add initial files 2021-11-01 09:54:58 -04:00			`* Can connect to the official Square Enix servers _as well_ as Sapphire servers.`
Update README for multiple profile support 2021-11-09 13:56:35 -05:00			`* Multiple profile support!`
Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`* For example, you can have a regular Square Enix profile and a testing Sapphire profile. Or maybe one for DX11 and another for DX9?`
			`* These also have seperate, saved logins.`
Update README 2021-11-10 05:37:45 -05:00			`* All settings can be configured per-profile!`
Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`* Securely saving username and/or password. These are saved per-profile, and are encrypted using your system wallet, and will never be stored unencrypted.`
			`* Encrypted game argument support similiar to what XIVQuickLauncher and the official ffxivboot does, preventing other programs from snooping your login token.`
Update README for multiple profile support 2021-11-09 13:56:35 -05:00			`* Enable several (Linux) Wine-specific performance enhancements such as enabling Esync.`
Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`* On Linux, take advantafe of Watchdog to help notify you if you've moved in the login queue.`
			`* Only works on X11.`
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Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`* You can view your spot in the queue easily by using the system tray icon.`
Update README 2021-11-10 05:37:45 -05:00
			`## Usage`
Rename to Astra 2022-02-23 19:00:17 -05:00			`* On [Windows](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/Windows-Usage)`
			`* On [macOS](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/macOS-Usage)`
			`* On [Linux](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/wiki/Linux-Usage)`