kmc

KMC

A simple package manager for Kerbal Space Program. Install any mod by simply saying kmc install name-of-mod. For example, install Mechjeb by issuing the command:

kmc install mechjeb

Note: KMC is still in active development, and is not meant for serious use unless you're brave or stupid.

Installation

Note: KMC is indeed not super easy to install if you're not used to installing things by hand. When KMC is ready for "production" use, one-click installers will be added.

KMC has three dependencies, all of which are currently expected to be on your PATH. They are:

• Ruby version 2.0+,
• Git, and
• PhantomJS

Installing Ruby

KMC has been tested on Ruby 2.0.0, and it is recommended that you use Ruby 2.0.0 or greater. Check your version of Ruby using:

ruby -v

If you need to update Ruby, use one of the following tools:

• Mac: RVM is the recommended tool for the job, but not everyone is comfortable with it. If you prefer, you may use Homebrew and install Ruby 2.0 with: brew install ruby20.
• Windows: Install Ruby 2.0+ with Ruby Installer.
• Linux: Use RVM.

Verify that you're running Ruby 2.0+ by running:

ruby -v

Installing Git

• Mac: Use the Mac Git installer, or use Homebrew. Remember to check any box asking to add Git to your path.
• Windows: Install Git using this installer. Remember to check any box asking to add Git to your path.
• Linux: Run the command:
  • yum install git-core on Fedora, or
  • apt-get install git on Debian / Ubuntu.

Verify that Git is installed properly by running:

git --version

Installing PhantomJS

Install PhantomJS here. You will need to add PhantomJS to your path manually. Verify that PhantomJS is installed properly by running:

phantomjs --version

Installing KMC itself

Just run:

gem install kmc

And it'll be ready to go.

Usage

First run

First, you have to point KMC to your Kerbal Space Program installation directory:

kmc init "your-ksp-path"

your-ksp-path varies with the operating system and game installation. For a Steam-installed game it should be:

• on OS X: kmc init "~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/Kerbal Space Program/"
• on Windows: kmc init "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Kerbal Space Program"
• on Linux: kmc init "~/Steam/SteamApps/common/Kerbal Space Program/"

Then, KMC will be ready to use.

Mod management

Install any command by running:

kmc install name-of-the-mod-goes-here

Uninstall any mod by running:

kmc uninstall name-of-the-mod-goes-here

You can install multiple mods by separating the names by spaces:

kmc install mod-a mod-b mod-c

You can ask KMC what mods it's installed by running:

kmc list

A complete example

Almost all of the mods Scott Manley uses in Interstellar Quest are available through KMC. You can install them all by running:

kmc install active-texture-management b9 kerbal-alarm-clock kw-rocketry ksp-interstellar ferram deadly-reentry kethane infernal-robotics distant-object-enhancement better-atmospheres remote-tech-2 tac-life-support enhanced-navball kerbal-joint-reinforcement docking-port-alignment-indicator safe-chute kerbal-attachment-system real-chute tac-fuel-balancer