CLI Reference

Beginner note: If you’re non‑technical on Windows, use [[Windows_Launcher_Guide]] (double‑click launcher installs dependencies and opens the UI). The CLI below is great once you’re comfortable.

Basic usage:

safe-resource-packer --source /path/to/Data --generated /path/to/BodySlide \
                     --output-pack ./pack --output-loose ./loose

Core options:

• –source PATH: Source (e.g., Skyrim/Fallout Data)
• –generated PATH: Generated files (e.g., BodySlide output)
• –output-pack PATH: Directory for packable files
• –output-loose PATH: Directory for loose overrides
• –threads N: Number of threads (default: 8)
• –debug: Enable debug logging
• –log FILE: Log file path (default: safe_resource_packer.log)
• –interactive: Guided setup mode
• –validate: Validate paths only and exit
• –quiet: Minimal output
• –clean: Cleaner output formatting
• –philosophy: Show problem/solution overview

Packaging options:

• –package PATH: Create complete package in PATH
• –mod-name NAME: Package name (default: from generated path)
• –game-type {skyrim,fallout4}: Target game (default: skyrim)
• –esp-template FILE: Custom ESP template
• –compression 0-9: 7z compression (default: 5)
• –no-cleanup: Keep temporary packaging files
• –install-bsarch: Install BSArch for optimal BSA/BA2 creation

Help:

safe-resource-packer --help