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alex-shayo/bakkes-mod-install

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★ 29C++Audience · generalComplexity · 2/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

A one-click Windows installer that finds Rocket League and sets up the BakkesMod modding framework, plugins included.

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    What it does
      Finds Rocket League install
      Installs BakkesMod
      Manages plugins
    Tech stack
      C++
      Windows
    Use cases
      Simplify BakkesMod setup
      Browse community plugins
      Track in-game stats
    Audience
      Rocket League players
      Gamers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Automatically detect a Steam or Epic Rocket League install and inject BakkesMod

USE CASE 2

Browse and install community plugins without manually placing files

USE CASE 3

Track in-game MMR stats and manage custom maps and cosmetics

USE CASE 4

Keep BakkesMod and installed plugins updated in one place

What is it built with?

C++Windows

How does it compare?

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Complexity2/52/55/5
Audiencegeneralgeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Must be run as Administrator on Windows 10/11, antivirus may flag it because it injects into a running game.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

BakkesMod Install is a third-party Windows desktop utility for installing and managing BakkesMod, the modding framework for the game Rocket League. The README includes an explicit disclaimer that this is not an official BakkesMod project and has no affiliation with the BakkesMod team. BakkesMod itself is a separate, widely used community tool for Rocket League that adds in-game stats, training customization, and plugin support. The utility's stated purpose is to simplify installation for users who find the manual process confusing. It automatically detects whether Rocket League is installed through Steam or the Epic Games Launcher, locates the game files, and handles the BakkesMod injection process with a one-click workflow. A built-in plugin browser lets users find and install community plugins without manually downloading and placing files. The tool also checks for updates to BakkesMod and installed plugins. Additional features listed in the README include an in-game stat tracker (MMR viewer), support for custom maps and cosmetics through plugins, and cache management for cleaning temporary download files. The interface supports dark and light themes and produces logs for troubleshooting. The program requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and an internet connection, and the README instructs users to run it as Administrator. Because the tool injects code into a running game process, the README notes that antivirus software may flag it as a threat, and recommends adding an exception, downloading only from this repository, and scanning the files on VirusTotal before running them. The README states the project is open-source under the MIT license.

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Prompt 1
Explain what BakkesMod does for Rocket League and why an installer tool would need Administrator rights
Prompt 2
Help me understand why antivirus software flags game-injection tools like this as a threat
Prompt 3
Walk me through checking a downloaded EXE on VirusTotal before running it
Prompt 4
Show me how a one-click installer might detect whether a game is installed via Steam or Epic

Frequently asked questions

What is bakkes-mod-install?

A one-click Windows installer that finds Rocket League and sets up the BakkesMod modding framework, plugins included.

What language is bakkes-mod-install written in?

Mainly C++. The stack also includes C++, Windows.

What license does bakkes-mod-install use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is bakkes-mod-install to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is bakkes-mod-install for?

Mainly general.

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