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A custom FFXIV launcher that supports **multiple accounts/profiles**, **Dalamud plugins** and **runs natively** on
Windows, macOS and Linux!
### Beta Notice
Astra is **beta software**. Despite this, the launcher is usable for most usecases, except for those noted below:
* Astra **cannot update the game** on its own yet, however you'll be prompted to use the official launcher to update.
* Logging into **Steam-linked accounts** is unsupported at the moment.
If you have more questions, please look at the [FAQ](https://xiv.zone/astra/faq).
A custom FFXIV launcher that supports multiple accounts, Dalamud plugins, and Windows/macOS/Linux. Astra is based on Qt,
which provides a native-feeling GUI but also lean on resources.
![Main Screenshot](misc/screenshot.png)
### Beta Notice
Astra is currently in **beta**. The launcher is usable right now, and I even use this as my sole way to play FFXIV.
There are a few caveats that are good to know beforehand though:
* Astra cannot update the game on its own yet, however you'll be prompted to use the official launcher to update.
* Logging into Steam-linked accounts is unsupported at the moment.
If you have more questions, please read at the [FAQ](https://xiv.zone/astra/faq) first.
## Features
* **Native versions of the launcher** available for Windows, macOS and Linux. Don't run your launcher through Wine anymore!
* Can **install FFXIV** for you if you're on a new computer.
* Can run FFXIV **natively (Windows)** or through **Wine-based methods (macOS, Linux)**.
* Easily integrate **Dalamud plugins**, just like XIVQuickLauncher.
* Can connect to the **official Square Enix servers** _as well_ as **Sapphire servers**, replacing the need for a whole different launcher.
* **Multiple profiles** with their own account credentials!
* All settings can be configured per-profile!
* **Save your username and password**! These are encrypted using your system wallet, and will never be stored unencrypted.
* **Encrypted game arguments** enabled by default, providing the same level of security as the official launcher.
* Enable several Linux-specific Wine performance enhancements such as **enabling Fsync/Esync/Futex2** or configuring Gamescope!
* 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.
## Installation
There are precompiled binaries available through the [Install page](https://xiv.zone/astra/install) on the website!
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.
## Building
**Note:** Some dependencies will automatically be downloaded from the Internet if not found
on your system. This functionality will change in the future to ease distribution packaging.
**Note:** Some dependencies will automatically be downloaded from the Internet if not found on your system.
This functionality will change in the future to ease distribution packaging. You can control this functionality using
the `USE_OWN_LIBRARIES` CMake option.
There's lots of information located on [the wiki](https://man.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/)! Here's pages dedicated to
building Astra on it's supported platforms:
[The wiki](https://man.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/) has dedicated platform-specific pages for build instructions as well as important information:
* [Windows](https://man.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/windows-usage.md)
* [macOS](https://man.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/macos-usage.md)
* [Linux](https://man.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/linux-usage.md)
## Contributing and Support
Astra is primarily hosted at **sourcehut**, with the project located [here](https://sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/). There is multiple
ways to contribute patches:
* You can send a PR through the [Github mirror](https://github.com/redstrate/astra/pulls).
* If you have a sourcehut account, you can use the [web contributing interface](https://git.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra/send-email).
* If you do not want to use Github or sourcehut, you may always send the patch through [the mailing list](https://lists.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra-dev).
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!
If you do send a patch through the mailing list, please prefix the subject with PATCH so it's properly filtered.
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 wish to **report an issue or discuss something**, also use [the mailing list](https://lists.sr.ht/~redstrate/astra-dev) for now.
I highly encourage you to send an email through the mailing list instead of contacting me privately if possible, so
other people may benefit from the solution.
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 :-)