astra/README.md

# Astra

Linux FFXIV launcher that supports profiles, multiple accounts and [Dalamud](https://github.com/goatcorp/Dalamud)
plugins!

![Main Screenshot](https://xiv.zone/astra/main-screenshot.png)

## Features

* Wine Support: Handles launching Wine for you.
* Dalamud Support: You can use Dalamud plugins out of the box!
* Multiple Profiles: Customizable per-profile settings for users that need multiple game installs.
* Encrypted Arguments: Game arguments are encrypted out of the box, and is as secure as other launchers.
* Secure Password Storage: Login information is encrypted using your system keychain and is never stored plain-text.
* Game Patching Support: Can patch the game without the need to boot into the official launcher.
* Alternative Server Support: Can log into Sapphire servers and use alternative domains. 

**Note:** Steam-linked Square Enix accounts are not currently supported. You will have to use the official launcher or XIVLauncher.Core.

## Get It

Details on where to find stable releases of Astra can be found on its [homepage](https://xiv.zone/astra/install).

## Building

Please refer to the [building document](BUILDING.md) for instructions on how to build Astra.

## Contributing & Support

Submitting patches to help fix bugs or add functionality is always appreciated. Filing issues is good too, but I do this in my free time so please don't expect professional support.

Please refer to the [contributing document](CONTRIBUTING.md) for everything you need to know to get started contributing to Astra.

## License

![GPLv3](https://www.gnu.org/graphics/gplv3-127x51.png)

This project is licensed under the [GNU General Public License 3](LICENSE). Some code or assets may be licensed differently, please refer to the [REUSE](https://reuse.software/spec/) metadata.