# The Dweller launcher

The launcher is a small native app (built with Rust and Tauri) for Windows, macOS and Linux. [Download it here](https://dweller.games/download).

## What it does

* **Store & library** in one window. The library syncs with your account on the website.
* **One-click installs.** Picks the right build for your OS and CPU, verifies the SHA-256, and unpacks it into its own folder.
* **Automatic updates.** Checks for new versions on start and every 30 minutes and installs them in the background (you can turn this off in Settings).
* **Playtime tracking.** Time spent in each game is synced to your library.
* **Browser games and GBA games** open inside the launcher.
* **Self-updating.** New launcher versions are signed and installed automatically.

## "Install with Dweller" links

Buttons on the website use `dweller://install/<game>` links. If the launcher is installed they open it on that game and start the install.

## Where games are installed

| OS | Default folder |
|---|---|
| Windows | `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Dweller\Games` |
| macOS | `~/Library/Application Support/Dweller/Games` |
| Linux | `~/.local/share/Dweller/Games` |

Change it in **Settings → Install folder**.

## Command-line install

```sh
curl -fsSL https://dweller.games/install.sh | sh        # macOS / Linux
```

```powershell
irm https://dweller.games/install.ps1 | iex               # Windows
```