RimPy Mod Manager Download & Installation Guide

RimPy is an external mod manager designed for RimWorld players who use large or complex mod collections.

It provides tools for organizing RimWorld mods outside the game, helping users manage their mod lists and prepare a more organized load order before launching RimWorld.

RimPy can be especially useful for players who frequently install, remove, update, or rearrange mods and want more control than the standard in-game mod interface provides.

What is RimPy?

RimPy is a standalone mod management application created specifically for RimWorld.

Instead of managing every mod directly inside the game, users can open RimPy separately and work with their installed mod collection from an external interface.

Depending on the available setup and database information, RimPy can help with tasks such as:

• Organizing RimWorld mods

• Managing active and inactive mod lists

• Sorting mod load orders

• Identifying certain mod dependencies

• Reviewing mod-related information

• Managing large mod collections

• Preparing a mod list before launching RimWorld

• Working with local and Workshop-based mods

RimPy is a utility for managing mods and does not replace RimWorld itself.

Latest RimPy Version

The latest release currently listed in the official GitHub repository is:

RimPy 1.2.6.29

However, version 1.2.6.29 is specifically marked for:

Linux users only

Windows users should instead use:

RimPy 1.2.6.28

This distinction is important when choosing which package to download.

RimPy for Windows

For Windows users, the recommended release from the current GitHub release history is:

RimPy 1.2.6.28

This version includes fixes for:

• A crash related to mod stripping

• Problems caused by non-ASCII characters inside the config.ini file

Windows users should download the Windows package associated with version 1.2.6.28 rather than the Linux-only 1.2.6.29 build.

RimPy for Linux

Linux users can use:

RimPy 1.2.6.29

The official release notes specifically state that this build is intended for Linux users.

Users should select the package that matches their operating system.

What Can RimPy Do?

RimPy is designed to simplify mod management for RimWorld installations.

Mod List Management

View and organize installed mods through an external application.

This can make it easier to work with large mod collections without repeatedly opening RimWorld.

Mod Load Order Organization

RimPy can assist with organizing mod load order.

A correct load order is important because many RimWorld mods depend on frameworks, libraries, or other mods being loaded before them.

Automatic Sorting

When used with compatible sorting information, RimPy can help automatically arrange mods into a more appropriate load order.

Automatic sorting can save significant time for users who maintain large mod collections.

However, users should still review the resulting order because no automatic system can guarantee perfect compatibility between every possible combination of mods.

Dependency Information

RimPy can help identify certain missing requirements or dependency-related issues associated with installed mods.

This can make troubleshooting easier when a mod requires another framework or library.

Active and Inactive Mods

Users can organize which mods should be active without manually managing everything from the RimWorld mod menu.

Mod Collection Management

RimPy is particularly useful for users with dozens or hundreds of installed mods.

An external manager makes it easier to review and reorganize a large collection.

RimPy Mod Manager Database

RimPy can be used alongside the RimPy Mod Manager Database.

The database contains information used by RimPy, including community-maintained sorting rules and mod-related data.

The database itself is not the RimPy application.

Users looking for the actual program need to download RimPy Mod Manager separately.

The database should also not normally be activated as a regular gameplay mod because its purpose is to provide information to the RimPy application rather than add gameplay content to RimWorld.

System Requirements

Exact requirements may depend on the release and operating system.

You will generally need:

• A Windows or Linux computer

• RimWorld installed

• Access to your RimWorld mod directories

• Enough storage for your installed mods

• A compatible RimPy release for your operating system

RimPy is an external application and is launched separately from RimWorld.

How to Download RimPy

The recommended download location is the official RimPy GitHub Releases page.

Choose the package based on your operating system.

Windows Users

Download:

RimPy 1.2.6.28 Windows package

The Windows archive is commonly provided as:

RimPy_Windows.zip

Linux Users

Download:

RimPy 1.2.6.29 Linux package

Make sure you do not accidentally download a package intended for another operating system.

How to Install RimPy on Windows

Follow these steps for a typical Windows installation.

Step 1: Download RimPy

Open the official RimPy GitHub Releases page.

Locate version:

1.2.6.28

Download the Windows release archive.

Step 2: Extract the ZIP File

After downloading the archive, right-click it and select:

Extract All

Extract all files into a dedicated folder.

For example:

C:\RimPy\

Avoid running the application directly from inside the ZIP archive.

Step 3: Open the RimPy Folder

Open the extracted folder.

Locate the RimPy application executable.

Step 4: Launch RimPy

Run the RimPy executable.

The application should open independently of RimWorld.

Step 5: Configure Your RimWorld Paths

When first configuring RimPy, make sure it can correctly locate:

• Your RimWorld installation

• Your RimWorld Mods folder

• Your Steam Workshop mods folder, when applicable

• Your RimWorld configuration files

The exact paths depend on where RimWorld and Steam are installed.

How to Install RimPy on Linux

Linux users should download the Linux-specific release package.

The latest listed Linux release is:

RimPy 1.2.6.29

General installation steps are:

1. Download the Linux release archive.

2. Extract the package.

3. Open the extracted directory.

4. Make the application executable if required.

5. Launch RimPy.

6. Configure your RimWorld and mod directories.

Exact steps may vary depending on your Linux distribution and desktop environment.

Basic RimPy Setup

After launching RimPy, you will generally need to configure the application before managing mods.

A typical setup involves:

1. Selecting your RimWorld installation directory.

2. Selecting your local Mods directory.

3. Selecting your Steam Workshop directory if you use Steam Workshop mods.

4. Configuring the RimPy database if required.

5. Allowing RimPy to scan your installed mods.

6. Reviewing your active and inactive mod lists.

Once the paths are correct, RimPy can display the mods available to your RimWorld installation.

Managing Your Mod List

RimPy typically separates mods into active and inactive lists.

You can use this interface to prepare the set of mods that should be loaded when RimWorld starts.

When building a mod list:

• Keep required framework mods near the appropriate position

• Check dependency warnings

• Avoid enabling incompatible mods together

• Pay attention to version compatibility

• Review sorting results before launching the game

Large mod lists may require additional manual adjustments.

Sorting RimWorld Mods

One of RimPy’s most useful features is mod sorting.

After your mods are detected, RimPy can use available sorting information to suggest or apply an improved load order.

A typical workflow is:

1. Add the mods you want to use.

2. Update the available sorting database.

3. Run the sorting function.

4. Review the resulting load order.

5. Check for warnings or missing dependencies.

6. Save or apply the mod list.

7. Launch RimWorld and test the configuration.

Automatic sorting is a useful starting point, but heavily customized mod lists may still require manual troubleshooting.

Understanding Mod Dependencies

Some RimWorld mods require other mods or frameworks.

Examples may include:

• Harmony

• Framework libraries

• Core content mods

• Shared dependency mods

RimPy can help surface certain dependency information, making it easier to identify why a mod may not work correctly.

When a dependency is missing, install the required mod before attempting to use the dependent mod.

RimPy and Steam Workshop Mods

RimPy can work with mods installed through the Steam Workshop when the correct Workshop directory is configured.

A typical Steam Workshop content location may be similar to:

Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\294100\

294100 is the Steam application ID associated with RimWorld.

Your actual Steam library location may be on another drive.

Once the correct path is configured, RimPy can scan compatible Workshop mod folders.

RimPy and Local Mods

RimPy can also manage locally installed RimWorld mods.

Local mods are commonly stored in the RimWorld Mods directory.

For example:

RimWorld/
└── Mods/

Locally installed mods may behave differently from Workshop-managed copies, particularly when updates are involved.

Make sure duplicate copies of the same mod are not causing conflicts.

Duplicate Mods

Having multiple copies of the same mod can result in confusing load order or version issues.

This may happen when:

• A Workshop mod also exists as a local copy

• A mod was manually duplicated

• A mod manager created a copied version

• Old mod folders were not removed

Review duplicate entries carefully before launching RimWorld.

Mod Sorting and _copy Package IDs

One previous RimPy update changed how package IDs containing _copy are handled.

This was necessary because some mod authors began legitimately using _copy as part of package IDs.

As a result, RimPy can no longer reliably assume that every package ID containing _copy represents a duplicated mod.

Users working with local copies created by other mod managers should be aware that automatic sorting may not always handle these copies as expected.

Texture Conversion Features

Some RimPy versions include tools related to mod texture processing and conversion.

Previous releases included improvements such as:

• Better texture conversion handling

• Cancellation support for conversion dialogs

• Progress indicators when deleting DDS textures

• Fixes for conversion processes involving JPG and JPEG files

These tools are intended for more advanced mod-management workflows.

Before converting or deleting mod textures, back up important files.

Performance Improvements

Previous RimPy updates also included internal optimizations.

For example, the function responsible for retrieving file modification dates was rewritten in an earlier release.

According to the release notes, this significantly improved the performance of certain update-log operations.

Users with large mod collections may benefit most from these types of optimizations.

Troubleshooting RimPy

RimPy Does Not Detect RimWorld

Check that the RimWorld installation path is configured correctly.

Make sure you selected the actual game installation folder.

Mods Are Missing

Verify:

• The local Mods path

• The Steam Workshop content path

• That the mods are fully downloaded

• That the folders have not been moved

Restart RimPy after correcting the paths.

Automatic Sorting Does Not Work Correctly

Possible causes include:

• An outdated sorting database

• Duplicate mods

• Incorrect package IDs

• Locally copied mods

• New mods without sorting rules

• Conflicting community rules

Review the resulting order manually when necessary.

RimPy Crashes on Windows

Make sure you are using the Windows-specific version:

1.2.6.28

Version 1.2.6.29 is marked as Linux-only.

Version 1.2.6.28 also includes a fix for a crash associated with mod stripping.

Problems With Special Characters

Version 1.2.6.28 includes a fix for issues caused by non-ASCII characters in the config.ini file.

If you experience this problem on an older release, update to the appropriate newer Windows build.

Is RimPy Still Updated?

The latest release currently listed on the official GitHub repository is version 1.2.6.29 from November 2022.

Because there has not been a newer GitHub release listed since then, users should consider RimPy a relatively mature but not frequently released application.

Before downloading, check the official repository and Releases page in case a newer version becomes available.

Download Safety

Download RimPy from the official rimpy-custom/RimPy GitHub repository whenever possible.

To avoid unofficial or misleading packages:

• Use the official GitHub Releases page

• Select the correct operating-system package

• Avoid unknown third-party repacks

• Do not confuse the RimPy Database with the actual RimPy application

• Scan downloaded archives using your normal security software

For Windows users, the current official release instructions point to version 1.2.6.28.

For Linux users, version 1.2.6.29 is the newer Linux-specific build.

Download RimPy Mod Manager

Download RimPy to organize and manage your RimWorld mod collection through an external interface.

For Windows

Recommended release:

RimPy 1.2.6.28

For Linux

Latest Linux release:

RimPy 1.2.6.29

Basic setup:

1. Download the appropriate RimPy package.

2. Extract the archive.

3. Launch RimPy.

4. Configure your RimWorld installation path.

5. Configure your local and Workshop mod directories.

6. Load your mod collection.

7. Organize and sort your mods.

8. Apply your mod list and launch RimWorld.

Download RimPy Mod Manager

Available Downloads

• RimPy for Windows

• RimPy for Linux

• Previous RimPy Releases

• RimPy Mod Manager Database

Make sure you choose the correct download for your operating system. Windows users should currently use version 1.2.6.28, while version 1.2.6.29 is intended for Linux users.