Getting Started

This guide helps you run Safe Resource Packer in minutes.

Beginner (Windows) – Recommended:

• Double‑click Safe_Resource_Packer.bat (from release zip)
• The launcher installs Python and dependencies automatically
• It opens the Console UI that guides you step‑by‑step

If PowerShell blocks .ps1, use the .bat launcher or see [[Windows_Launcher_Guide]].

Prerequisites:

• Python 3.7+ (Windows users can use the portable launcher)
• Optional: rich, click, colorama for enhanced CLI

Quick install (dev mode):

git clone https://github.com/ReidenXerx/safe-resource-packer.git
cd safe-resource-packer
pip install -e .

One-command complete packaging:

safe-resource-packer --source ./Data --generated ./BodySlide_Output \
                     --package ./MyMod --mod-name "MyMod" \
                     --game-type skyrim

Interactive console UI:

safe-resource-packer
# or
safe-resource-packer-ui

Next steps:

• See [[Windows_Launcher_Guide]] if you’re non‑technical (start here)
• See [[Console_UI_Guide]] for the interactive flow
• See [[CLI_Reference]] for all options
• See [[Packaging_Guide]] to create BSA/BA2 + ESP + Loose 7z