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• Last commit 8w ago
• 8 active contributors
• Distributed ownership (top contributor 48% of recent commits)
• GPL-3.0 licensed
• CI configured
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• ⚠ No test directory detected

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Watt Toolkit (formerly Steam++) is a cross-platform open-source toolbox written in C# 11/.NET 7.0 that provides multi-functional utilities for Steam users, including game management, account tools, and community features. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with an Avalonia-based UI and requires a local Steam installation for most features. Monolithic multi-platform solution: WattToolkit.slnx is the main solution file, build/ contains platform-specific build scripts (Linux, macOS, Windows packaging), packaging/ holds distribution configs (Info.plist for macOS, build.ps1/build.cmd for Windows), and doc/ contains architecture docs (program-file-structure split per OS). Avalonia framework handles cross-platform UI rendering.

Steam users and gamers seeking advanced game library management, account utilities, and region/network tools; contributors interested in cross-platform .NET desktop applications with Avalonia UI framework and Steam API integration.

Actively maintained and production-ready: 3.3M lines of C# code, published on Steam Store (App ID 2425030) and Microsoft Store, established GitHub presence with CI/CD pipelines in .github/workflows/, and regular releases. Build infrastructure spans Windows (.bat/.ps1), macOS (.sh), and Linux (shell scripts in build/), indicating mature multi-platform support.

Moderate risk: Single primary maintainer (rmbgame/RMBGAME visible in badges and donation links), tight coupling to Steam API (core functionality blocked without Steam), and large monolithic codebase (3.3M LOC). CI pipeline exists but no visible unit test directory structure in top-level file list, suggesting limited automated test coverage for critical paths.

Continuous localization via Crowdin integration (crowdin.yml present), multi-platform build automation through GitHub Actions (dotnet.yml, publish.yml, xamarin.yml workflows), and active distribution channel maintenance (Steam Store, Microsoft Store, Gitee mirror sync). Recent focus includes ARM64 AppHost builds (build/publish_apphost_linux_x64.sh) and offline installation support (Linux offline_init.sh).

Clone and build: git clone --recursive https://github.com/BeyondDimension/SteamTools.git (note .gitmodules present for submodules), then dotnet build WattToolkit.slnx for .NET 7.0+. Use packaging/build.ps1 (Windows), packaging/build-osx-app.sh (macOS), or build/linux/online_install.sh (Linux) for platform-specific distribution builds.

Daily commands: dotnet run from solution root after dotnet build WattToolkit.slnx, or use platform-specific launchers: build/linux/Steam++.sh (Linux), macOS app bundle via packaging/build-osx-app.sh. Development requires .NET 7.0 SDK and Steam installation for feature testing.

• WattToolkit.slnx — Solution file defining all projects and their dependencies; essential for understanding the multi-platform project structure (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android).
• .github/workflows/dotnet.yml — CI/CD pipeline configuration for building and testing across all platforms; critical for understanding automated validation flow.
• ref/Directory.Build.props — Global MSBuild properties controlling compiler flags, version info, and dependencies across all projects.
• NuGet.Config — NuGet package sources and credential configuration; required for restoring third-party dependencies correctly.
• build/publish_apphost_linux_x64.sh — Linux build and publication automation; critical for platform-specific release packaging logic.
• packaging/build.ps1 — Cross-platform packaging orchestration script for Windows, macOS, and Linux releases.

• CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions) (GitHub Actions, dotnet CLI, PowerShell) — Validate code on push; compile for all platforms; run tests; orchestrate releases
  • Failure mode: Broken CI = all developers blocked; failed build on one platform breaks release

Add Support for a New Platform

1. Create platform-specific build directory following pattern build/{platform}/ (build/)
2. Add platform build script (e.g., build/{platform}/build.sh for Linux or build.cmd for Windows) (build/linux/Steam++.sh)
3. Reference new platform projects in WattToolkit.slnx solution file (WattToolkit.slnx)
4. Add platform-specific packaging step in packaging/build.ps1 orchestrator (packaging/build.ps1)
5. Create CI workflow in .github/workflows/ for platform-specific validation (.github/workflows/dotnet.yml)

Update Application Branding/Icons

1. Place new icons in res/icons/app/v2/ (Logo.svg for vector, Icon.ico for Windows, Logo.icns for macOS) (res/icons/app/v2/)
2. Update macOS app metadata in packaging/Info.plist with new logo references (packaging/Info.plist)
3. For Linux, update desktop entry file with new icon path in build/linux/installWattToolkit.desktop (build/linux/installWattToolkit.desktop)
4. Regenerate platform-specific icon sizes (Logo_128.png, Logo_256.png, etc.) in res/icons/app/v2/ (res/icons/app/v2/)

Modify Build Configuration Globally

1. Edit ref/Directory.Build.props to change MSBuild properties affecting all projects (compiler flags, version, etc.) (ref/Directory.Build.props)
2. Update NuGet.Config to add/modify package sources or authentication (NuGet.Config)
3. Verify changes in .github/workflows/dotnet.yml to ensure CI still passes (.github/workflows/dotnet.yml)

Add a New Release Channel

1. Create new build step in packaging/build.ps1 for alternate packaging format or platform (packaging/build.ps1)
2. Create or modify .github/workflows/publish.yml to trigger new channel during releases (.github/workflows/publish.yml)
3. Add platform-specific publishing script (e.g., build/publish_{channel}_{arch}.sh) following existing patterns (build/publish_apphost_linux_x64.sh)

• .NET (C#) — Cross-platform runtime enabling single codebase for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with platform-specific UI frameworks (WinForms, Avalonia, Xamarin).
• MSBuild — Standard .NET build system with centralized configuration (Directory.Build.props) reducing duplication across 600+ files.
• Avalonia UI — Cross-platform XAML-based UI framework allowing shared UI code across desktop platforms (inferred from avalonia.snk).
• GitHub Actions — CI/CD automation for validating builds on multiple platforms and orchestrating releases.
• PowerShell & Shell Scripts — Platform-specific automation for packaging, installation, and deployment across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

• Multi-platform monorepo with separate platform projects vs. separate repositories

  • Why: Enables code sharing, unified versioning, and single CI/CD pipeline; reduces maintenance overhead.
  • Consequence: Complex solution file structure; build matrix requires testing on 4+ platforms; larger artifact sizes per release.

• Strong-named assembly (WattToolkit.snk) with internal NuGet sources (NuGet.Config)

  • Why: Ensures tamper-proof binaries and controls dependency versions for security.
  • Consequence: Dependency management is opaque; harder to contribute without correct credentials; slower NuGet restore.

• Centralized MSBuild properties (Directory.Build.props) over per-project files

  • Why: Single source of truth for compiler flags, versioning, and package metadata across all projects.
  • Consequence: Requires understanding Directory.Build.props behavior; global changes risk breaking all projects.

• Real-time multiplayer gaming support (toolkit only enhances existing Steam/game functionality)
• Game hosting or server infrastructure (client-side utility only)
• Does not replace or fork the Steam client (complements existing Steam installation)

Steam API dependency: Most features require a local Steam installation; develop/test environment must have Steam running. Code signing: WattToolkit.snk and avalonia.snk are required for production builds; misplaced keys will cause signing failures. Submodules: .gitmodules present—use git clone --recursive or you'll have missing dependencies. Platform-specific logic: Build output structure differs per OS (see doc/program-file-structure/); test on target OS before committing. Offline builds: build/linux/offline_init.sh expects pre-downloaded dependencies; fully offline builds require setup first.

• Avalonia Cross-Platform UI — Watt Toolkit relies entirely on Avalonia for rendering Windows, macOS, and Linux UIs from a single XAML codebase; understanding Avalonia's MVVM patterns and platform abstraction is essential for UI contributions.
• Steam API Integration — Core functionality depends on interoperability with local Steam client (IPC, file system monitoring, registry queries); mastering Steam's data structures and API surface is critical for feature development.
• .NET Multi-Targeting & Platform Abstraction — Codebase must compile and run identically on Windows (.NET Framework interop), macOS, and Linux; understanding project file configuration and platform-specific preprocessor directives prevents subtle cross-platform bugs.
• Code Signing & Packaging (SNK Keys) — Production builds require signed assemblies (WattToolkit.snk, avalonia.snk); mismanaging key rotation or permissions breaks Microsoft Store and auto-update delivery.
• Shell Script Cross-Platform Build Orchestration — Build pipeline uses heterogeneous scripts (PowerShell for Windows, Bash for macOS/Linux); understanding how packaging/build.ps1, build/linux/online_install.sh, and packaging/build-osx-app.sh chain together prevents CI/CD breakage.
• GitHub Actions CI/CD Matrix Builds — .github/workflows/dotnet.yml uses matrix strategy to test across OS and .NET versions; comprehending workflow syntax ensures reliable automated testing and release pipelines.
• Crowdin Localization Workflow — Translation pipeline (crowdin.yml) manages 20+ language variants; understanding how string resources are extracted, translated, and merged back prevents text encoding issues and incomplete localizations.

• SteamDatabase/SteamTracking — Tracks Steam client and Web API changes; useful reference for maintaining compatibility with Steam API updates.
• Jesper1234/CSGSI — CS:GO Game State Integration library; alternative approach to game state integration that Watt Toolkit may reference or extend.
• AvaloniaUI/Avalonia — Core UI framework upstream repository; essential for tracking Avalonia updates, bug fixes, and best practices used in Watt Toolkit's cross-platform UI.
• dotnet/runtime — .NET 7.0 runtime repository; critical for understanding baseline dependencies and platform-specific runtime considerations.
• BeyondDimension/Common — Likely shared utilities library (inferred from monorepo patterns); contains common code reused across SteamTools and other BeyondDimension projects.

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add comprehensive unit tests for Steam++ core utilities

The repo lacks visible test files (.Tests or .UnitTests projects typical for C# solutions). Given this is a cross-platform .NET tool with critical functionality (Steam integration, file system operations, platform-specific logic), adding unit tests for core utilities would significantly improve code reliability and reduce regressions. This is especially important for the platform-specific code referenced in doc/program-file-structure/.

• [ ] Create a new test project (e.g., SteamTools.Tests.Core) following .NET conventions
• [ ] Add unit tests for platform detection and abstraction logic (reference: build/linux/, build/macos/ scripts suggest OS-specific code paths)
• [ ] Add tests for file system operations related to Steam config parsing and game library detection
• [ ] Integrate tests into .github/workflows/dotnet.yml CI pipeline to run on PR validation

Document and implement localization testing workflow for Crowdin integration

The repo has crowdin.yml configuration indicating translation management, but there's no visible CI workflow for validating localization. The README.en.md and README.md exist, but the ISSUE_TEMPLATE shows both .md and .en.md versions. Add a workflow to test that all supported languages in Crowdin are properly integrated and that missing translations are caught in CI.

• [ ] Create a .github/workflows/localization-validate.yml workflow that runs on PR/push events
• [ ] Add script to validate all language files referenced in crowdin.yml are present in the codebase
• [ ] Integrate checks for .en.md and localized .md file pairs matching across documentation
• [ ] Document the localization contribution process in a new doc/localization.md file

Create platform-specific integration test workflows for Linux, macOS, and Windows builds

The file structure shows sophisticated cross-platform build scripts (build/linux/, build/macos/, packaging/build.ps1) but .github/workflows/xamarin.yml and CI.yml.bak suggest incomplete or outdated CI coverage. The current dotnet.yml likely doesn't comprehensively validate platform-specific builds. Add separate workflow jobs to test package generation and runtime behavior on each OS.

• [ ] Extend .github/workflows/dotnet.yml with separate jobs for Linux (build/linux/online_install.sh), macOS (build/macos/build.sh), and Windows (packaging/build.ps1) builds
• [ ] Add validation steps to verify .desktop file correctness (build/linux/installWattToolkit.desktop), Info.plist (packaging/Info.plist), and Windows signing with WattToolkit.snk
• [ ] Implement artifact upload/storage for generated installers to enable testing across platforms
• [ ] Reference the doc/program-file-structure/ documentation to validate output folder structures match expected layouts

• Add unit tests for Steam API integration layer: no test directory visible in file structure; create src/SteamTools.Tests/ and add tests for API wrapper methods in core Steam interop.
• Document Avalonia UI component structure: doc/ lacks UI architecture details; create doc/ui-architecture.md explaining MVVM patterns, control hierarchy, and data binding used in Views.
• Localization coverage audit: crowdin.yml configured but no visible list of supported languages in docs; create doc/supported-languages.md and validate translation completeness across Windows/macOS/Linux UI strings.

• High · Unencrypted Strong Name Key File Exposed — WattToolkit.snk, avalonia.snk. The repository contains WattToolkit.snk and avalonia.snk files, which are strong name key files used for code signing. These cryptographic keys should never be committed to version control as they can be used to sign malicious assemblies that would be trusted by systems using the public key. Fix: Remove these files from the repository immediately, revoke the keys, and generate new ones. Store key files securely outside of version control using proper key management infrastructure. Update .gitignore to prevent future commits of *.snk files.
• High · Binary Interop Library Without Source Verification — ref/Interop.IWshRuntimeLibrary.dll. The file ref/Interop.IWshRuntimeLibrary.dll is a pre-compiled binary interop assembly included in the repository. Pre-compiled binaries without accompanying source code or cryptographic verification pose supply chain security risks. Fix: Regenerate this interop library from source using standard tools. Verify all binary dependencies through official NuGet packages when possible. Document the provenance and version of all binary files.
• High · Kernel Driver Binary Included Without Clear Security Context — ref/WinDivert64.sys. The repository includes WinDivert64.sys, a kernel-mode driver binary. Kernel drivers require elevated privileges and can access sensitive system memory. Including pre-compiled drivers without clear documentation of build process and security review increases risk. Fix: Document the exact source, version, and build process for WinDivert64.sys. Verify the driver is digitally signed and from a trusted source. Consider implementing driver signature verification before use. Maintain updated security advisories for this dependency.
• Medium · Missing Dependency Management Visibility — Package dependencies (likely .csproj or packages.config files). The dependency file content section is empty, making it impossible to audit NuGet packages and their versions for known vulnerabilities. The project appears to be a .NET application but no package information is provided. Fix: Provide complete dependency manifest. Implement automated dependency scanning using tools like Dependabot (already configured in .github/dependabot.yml), NuGet audit, or OWASP Dependency-Check. Regularly review and update dependencies to patch known vulnerabilities.
• Medium · GitHub Actions Workflows Require Security Review — .github/workflows/. Multiple GitHub Actions workflows are present (dotnet.yml, publish.yml, xamarin.yml). These workflows may contain secrets, build processes, or deployment logic that could be exploited if misconfigured. Fix: Review all workflow files for: (1) Hardcoded credentials or secrets, (2) Unsafe use of checkout actions with untrusted input, (3) Proper secret management, (4) Least privilege principles in CI/CD pipeline. Implement workflow file protection and audit logs.
• Medium · Build Scripts Without Input Validation — build/, packaging/ directories containing shell and PS scripts. Multiple bash and PowerShell build scripts are present (build.sh, build.ps1, etc.) that may process environment variables or user input without proper validation, potentially allowing injection attacks. Fix: Audit all build scripts for proper input validation. Avoid using user-supplied variables in shell commands without quoting and escaping. Use shellcheck (bash) and PSScriptAnalyzer (PowerShell) for static analysis. Implement signed scripts where possible.
• Medium · Potential Hardcoded Configuration with Build Settings — build/settings_v4_app.json, ref/Directory.Build.props. File build/settings_v4_app.json and ref/Directory.Build.props appear to contain build configuration that may include sensitive settings or deployment information. Fix: Review these configuration files for hardcoded: API endpoints, proxy settings, encryption keys, or other sensitive values. Externalize sensitive configuration using secure configuration providers. Use environment-specific configurations and never commit sensitive values.
• Low · Limited Information on Submodule Dependencies — .gitmodules. A .gitmodules file is present indicating git submodule dependencies. Submodule versions and their security status are not visible from the provided information. Fix: Document all submodule dependencies including their upstream sources

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

• Open issues — current backlog
• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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| # | What we check | Why it matters | |---|---|---| | 1 | You're in BeyondDimension/SteamTools | Confirms the artifact applies here, not a fork | | 2 | License is still GPL-3.0 | Catches relicense before you depend on it | | 3 | Default branch develop exists | Catches branch renames | | 4 | 5 critical file paths still exist | Catches refactors that moved load-bearing code | | 5 | Last commit ≤ 89 days ago | Catches sudden abandonment since generation |

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fail=0
ok()   { echo "ok:   $1"; }
miss() { echo "FAIL: $1"; fail=$((fail+1)); }

# Precondition: we must be inside a git working tree.
if ! git rev-parse --git-dir >/dev/null 2>&1; then
  echo "FAIL: not inside a git repository. cd into your clone of BeyondDimension/SteamTools and re-run."
  exit 2
fi

# 1. Repo identity
git remote get-url origin 2>/dev/null | grep -qE "BeyondDimension/SteamTools(\\.git)?\\b" \\
  && ok "origin remote is BeyondDimension/SteamTools" \\
  || miss "origin remote is not BeyondDimension/SteamTools (artifact may be from a fork)"

# 2. License matches what RepoPilot saw
(grep -qiE "^(GPL-3\\.0)" LICENSE 2>/dev/null \\
   || grep -qiE "\"license\"\\s*:\\s*\"GPL-3\\.0\"" package.json 2>/dev/null) \\
  && ok "license is GPL-3.0" \\
  || miss "license drift — was GPL-3.0 at generation time"

# 3. Default branch
git rev-parse --verify develop >/dev/null 2>&1 \\
  && ok "default branch develop exists" \\
  || miss "default branch develop no longer exists"

# 4. Critical files exist
test -f "WattToolkit.slnx" \\
  && ok "WattToolkit.slnx" \\
  || miss "missing critical file: WattToolkit.slnx"
test -f ".github/workflows/dotnet.yml" \\
  && ok ".github/workflows/dotnet.yml" \\
  || miss "missing critical file: .github/workflows/dotnet.yml"
test -f "ref/Directory.Build.props" \\
  && ok "ref/Directory.Build.props" \\
  || miss "missing critical file: ref/Directory.Build.props"
test -f "NuGet.Config" \\
  && ok "NuGet.Config" \\
  || miss "missing critical file: NuGet.Config"
test -f "build/publish_apphost_linux_x64.sh" \\
  && ok "build/publish_apphost_linux_x64.sh" \\
  || miss "missing critical file: build/publish_apphost_linux_x64.sh"

# 5. Repo recency
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if [ "$days_since_last" -le 89 ]; then
  ok "last commit was $days_since_last days ago (artifact saw ~59d)"
else
  miss "last commit was $days_since_last days ago — artifact may be stale"
fi

echo
if [ "$fail" -eq 0 ]; then
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