stonedmodder/auto-tmc

AutoTMC is a desktop application that simplifies installing and managing TMC, a project related to game modifications. Instead of manually downloading files, configuring paths, and keeping track of versions, you use this graphical tool to handle the setup for you. You just need to provide your own game ROM file, and the app takes care of the rest. The app connects to the TMC project's GitHub page to automatically find and display the latest available versions. You can browse release notes, pick a version, and install it directly through the interface. Behind the scenes, the app verifies that your downloaded files are complete and uncorrupted using checksum verification, and it keeps a local database to track what you currently have installed. It also remembers your settings between sessions, so you only need to point it to your game ROM and preferred installation folder once. This tool is meant for gamers and hobbyists who use TMC but want to avoid the technical hassle of manually managing software installations. For example, if a new TMC update comes out, you can open the app, check the releases tab for the latest changelog, and install the update with a single click instead of hunting down download links and moving files around yourself. The project is built in Python and relies on a modern desktop interface framework to provide a clean, dark-themed window with separate tabs for browsing releases, managing settings, and viewing your installation status. It is worth noting that the app requires a very recent version of Python to run, and optionally allows you to add a GitHub token if you use it frequently, which helps bypass download limits on GitHub's servers.