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• Last commit 7w ago
• 6 active contributors
• Zlib licensed
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Steam Achievement Manager (SAM) is a C# WinForms application that allows users to directly modify game achievements and statistics in Steam games by interfacing with the Steamworks API through P/Invoke bindings. It solves the problem of testing achievement logic and unlocking achievements without earning them legitimately, by wrapping the Steam client's native ISteamUserStats013 and ISteamApps interfaces. Two-project structure: SAM.API (a reusable Steamworks wrapper library with P/Invoke bindings for Steam interfaces like SteamClient018, SteamUserStats013, etc. in SAM.API/Wrappers/) and SAM.Game (a WinForms GUI application in SAM.Game/ with Manager.cs as the main form). Callbacks are abstracted via ICallback interface and handled through INativeWrapper for marshaling native Steam callbacks (AppDataChanged, UserStatsReceived) back to managed code.

Game developers testing achievement implementations, mod creators validating game progress mechanics, and advanced Steam users who want to inspect or manipulate their achievement state without replaying content. Contributors are primarily interested in maintaining compatibility with evolving Steam API versions.

This is a legacy project: the original closed-source version was released in 2008 with the last major update in 2011, and the last hotfix in 2013. The codebase was open-sourced with modernization and bumped to version 7.0.x.x, and includes CI setup via AppVeyor, but shows no active development (no recent commits visible). It is production-ready but not actively maintained.

Single-maintainer risk is high (gibbed is the sole maintainer). The codebase depends heavily on Steamworks SDK version compatibility—Steam API interfaces are versioned (e.g., ISteamUserStats013, ISteamClient018), and breaking changes to these interfaces could silently break functionality. No visible test suite exists in the file list, making regression detection difficult. The project relies on undocumented P/Invoke bindings that require exact memory layout matching with native Steam libraries.

The repository is in maintenance mode. The open-sourcing itself was the last major activity (version bump to 7.0.x.x, code modernization, icon replacement from custom to Fugue Icons set). No active development is visible; the project serves as a reference implementation for Steamworks API interop in C#.

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/gibbed/SteamAchievementManager.git. Open SAM.API/SAM.API.csproj and SAM.Game/Manager.cs in Visual Studio (no NuGet dependencies are apparent from the file list, indicating manual Steam SDK integration). Build via Visual Studio or msbuild command line. Run the compiled executable with Steam running and logged in.

Daily commands:

1. Ensure Steam is running and logged in. 2. Open the solution in Visual Studio 2010 or later (or use MSBuild). 3. Build SAM.API first, then SAM.Game. 4. Run SAM.Game/bin/Release/SAM.Game.exe (or bin/Debug version). The application will enumerate installed Steam games and their achievements.

• SAM.API/Steam.cs — Main Steam API wrapper initialization; every feature depends on successful Steam client connection through this class.
• SAM.API/Client.cs — Core client wrapper that manages Steam callbacks and user stats/achievement data; foundational for all data retrieval.
• SAM.Game/Manager.cs — Primary UI controller for the achievement manager; orchestrates all user-facing functionality and Steam API interactions.
• SAM.Game/Stats/AchievementDefinition.cs — Data model for achievement metadata; used throughout the codebase to represent achievement state and properties.
• SAM.API/Interfaces/ISteamUserStats013.cs — Steam user statistics interface wrapper; defines the critical contract for reading/writing achievement and stat data.
• SAM.Picker/GamePicker.cs — Entry point for game selection workflow; initializes the Steam API and determines which game to manage.

Add Support for a New Steam Interface Version

1. Create new interface definition in SAM.API/Interfaces/ (e.g., ISteamUserStats014.cs) with updated P/Invoke signatures (SAM.API/Interfaces/ISteamUserStats013.cs)
2. Create corresponding wrapper class in SAM.API/Wrappers/ (e.g., SteamUserStats014.cs) inheriting from NativeWrapper (SAM.API/Wrappers/SteamUserStats013.cs)
3. Update SAM.API/Steam.cs GetUserStats() method to try new interface version before falling back to older version (SAM.API/Steam.cs)
4. Test with Manager.cs to ensure achievements/stats load and save correctly through new interface (SAM.Game/Manager.cs)

Add a New Statistic Type Display

1. Create new stat info class in SAM.Game/Stats/ (e.g., DoubleStatInfo.cs) inheriting from StatInfo<T> (SAM.Game/Stats/StatInfo.cs)
2. Add corresponding definition class (e.g., DoubleStatDefinition.cs) inheriting from StatDefinition (SAM.Game/Stats/StatDefinition.cs)
3. Update SAM.Game/Manager.cs PopulateStats() method to instantiate new stat type when loading from Steam (SAM.Game/Manager.cs)
4. Add UI columns/formatting to DoubleBufferedListView in Manager.Designer.cs to display new stat type (SAM.Game/DoubleBufferedListView.cs)

Add a New Callback Handler for Steam Events

1. Create new callback class in SAM.API/Callbacks/ (e.g., MyCallback.cs) implementing ICallback interface (SAM.API/Callbacks/UserStatsReceived.cs)
2. Add corresponding callback type struct in SAM.API/Types/ to match Steam callback data layout (SAM.API/Types/CallbackMessage.cs)
3. Register callback handler in Client.cs RegisterCallbacks() method with callback ID mapping (SAM.API/Client.cs)
4. Raise callback event from Client.cs for UI binding; handle in Manager.cs as needed (SAM.Game/Manager.cs)

Parse a New Achievement Configuration Format

1. Extend KeyValue.cs parser to recognize new configuration syntax if needed (SAM.Game/KeyValue.cs)
2. Update AchievementDefinition.cs to deserialize additional fields from config (SAM.Game/Stats/AchievementDefinition.cs)
3. Modify Manager.cs PopulateAchievements() to apply new config fields when building UI (SAM.Game/Manager.cs)

• P/Invoke to Steamworks SDK — Direct access to low-level Steam API for achievement/statistic management; required for reading/writing achievement state that UI exposes.
• WinForms Desktop UI — Lightweight, portable desktop application for Windows; no server or web stack needed per README's portability goal.
• Callback-based async Steam events — Steam SDK uses asynchronous callbacks for data delivery; Client.cs bridges native callbacks to managed code events.
• .NET Framework (C#) — Provides memory safety, P/Invoke marshaling, and cross-version compatibility for Steam API changes.

• Native P/Invoke directly to Steam SDK vs. managed wrapper library

  • Why: Direct control over Steam interface versions and payload marshaling; independence from third-party Steam SDK packages.
  • Consequence: Manual management of native pointers, callback marshaling, and interface versioning; higher complexity in SAM.API layer.

• Synchronous UI with polling-based wait for async Steam callbacks

  • Why: Simpler UI logic; GamePicker waits for stats before showing Manager window.
  • Consequence: UI can freeze briefly if Steam callback is delayed; no non-blocking async/await patterns.

• Hard-coded Steam interface versions (e.g., ISteamUserStats013)

  • Why: Explicit version control; predictable behavior when Steam SDK APIs change.
  • Consequence: Must manually add new interface wrappers when Steam updates; no auto-versioning.

• Single-threaded callback handler in Client.cs

  • Why: Avoids race conditions in callback state; simpler callback routing logic.
  • Consequence: Callback processing not parallelizable; potential for jank if Steam sends many callbacks at once.

• Does not support macOS or Linux; Windows-only via WinForms and Steam SDK platform limitations.
• Does not provide real-time stat syncing; relies on periodic manual save operations.
• Does not enforce anti-cheat

1. Steam must be running and the user logged in before launching SAM—the application will fail silently if steam_api.dll cannot be loaded or if SteamAPI_Init() fails (check SAM.API/Client.cs ClientInitializeException). 2. The P/Invoke signatures in SAM.API/Wrappers/ are tightly coupled to specific Steamworks SDK versions—mixing versions (e.g., ISteamUserStats013 vs ISteamUserStats012) will cause memory corruption or crashes. 3. No configuration file is evident; game data is read directly from Steam's registry/VDF files (KeyValue.cs suggests VDF parsing), but the paths are hardcoded. 4. The DoubleBufferedListView in SAM.Game is custom—beware of painting artifacts if modifying.

• P/Invoke (Platform Invoke) — SAM uses P/Invoke extensively to call native C++ Steam API functions from C# managed code; understanding calling conventions, marshaling, and memory layout is essential to modifying any Steamworks wrapper in this repo.
• COM-style Interface Pointers (vtable indirection) — Steam APIs use opaque interface pointers (ISteamClient018*, ISteamUserStats013*) that resolve to vtables at runtime; SAM's NativeWrapper.cs implements the boilerplate to invoke virtual methods through these pointers.
• Callback/Event Queue Pattern — SAM uses a polling-based callback queue (CallbackMessage, RunCallbacks in Client.cs) instead of direct interrupts; this decouples Steam's native callbacks from the managed event loop and is critical to stability.
• WinForms Data Binding and Owner-Draw Controls — SAM.Game uses DoubleBufferedListView (custom owner-draw ListViewItem) to render achievements with custom painting; understanding WinForms data binding and GDI+ rendering is necessary to extend the UI.
• Valve KeyValue (VDF) File Format — SAM.Game/KeyValue.cs parses Steam's VDF configuration files to extract achievement and app metadata; understanding this format is necessary to extend game data discovery.
• Memory Marshaling and Struct Layout — P/Invoke marshaling in SAM.API requires exact struct layouts matching the native Steamworks SDK (e.g., UserStatsReceived type layout); misalignment causes buffer overruns and crashes.
• Steamworks API Versioning Strategy — SAM targets specific Steam interface versions (ISteamUserStats013, ISteamClient018); understanding why versioning matters (backwards compatibility, breaking changes) explains the wrapper architecture.

• DoctorMcKay/node-steam-user — Similar Steamworks API wrapper but for Node.js; shows how to abstract Steam client and user stats for different runtimes.
• DoctorMcKay/node-steamcommunity — Companion library for Steam API interaction; demonstrates async callback patterns for Steam events.
• Jessecar96/SteamBot — Another C# Steamworks wrapper focusing on bot automation; shares P/Invoke binding patterns and Steam client lifecycle management with SAM.
• UnityLearn/learn-steampowered — Official Unity + Steamworks integration reference; shows how modern game engines interact with the Steam API, useful for understanding SAM's abstraction approach.

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 unit tests for SAM.API callback handling and native wrapper marshaling

The SAM.API project contains critical interop code for Steam API callbacks (Callback.cs, CallHandle.cs, NativeWrapper.cs, and callback types in SAM.API/Callbacks/) but has no visible test project. This is high-risk code that deserves regression tests, especially around callback deserialization (UserStatsReceived.cs, AppDataChanged.cs) and native type marshaling (Types/CallbackMessage.cs). A new SAM.API.Tests project would catch regressions in Steam API integration.

• [ ] Create SAM.API.Tests project in solution
• [ ] Write tests for NativeWrapper.cs callback message deserialization with mock Steam responses
• [ ] Write tests for UserStatsReceived.cs and AppDataChanged.cs callback type conversions
• [ ] Write tests for Steam interface wrapper classes (ISteamClient018.cs, ISteamUserStats013.cs) to verify P/Invoke signatures
• [ ] Add test project to .appveyor.yml CI pipeline

Refactor KeyValue parsing logic from SAM.Game into dedicated SAM.Game.VDF namespace

SAM.Game contains KeyValue.cs and KeyValueType.cs which appear to be a custom Valve Data Format (VDF) parser. These are currently loose in the root project directory but are conceptually a separate concern from the UI manager (Manager.cs). Extracting this into a nested namespace/folder structure (SAM.Game/VDF/) with clear public APIs would make the codebase more maintainable and would make it easier for future contributors to reuse VDF parsing logic without depending on the full UI layer.

• [ ] Create SAM.Game/VDF/ subdirectory
• [ ] Move KeyValue.cs and KeyValueType.cs into SAM.Game/VDF/
• [ ] Update namespace declarations to SAM.Game.VDF
• [ ] Update all usages in Manager.cs and Stats/* files to reference new namespace
• [ ] Add XML documentation comments to KeyValue and KeyValueType public methods (currently missing)

Add missing documentation for Stats definition classes and extend README with achievement manipulation examples

SAM.Game/Stats/ contains AchievementDefinition.cs, AchievementInfo.cs, FloatStatDefinition.cs, FloatStatInfo.cs, and IntStatInfo.cs which define the core data model, but these classes lack XML documentation. The README mentions SAM is for 'managing achievements' but contains no explanation of how the achievement/stat system works or code examples. New contributors and API users need clarity on the relationship between Definition vs. Info classes and the intended usage patterns.

• [ ] Add comprehensive XML documentation to all Stats/* classes explaining Definition/Info pattern and lifecycle
• [ ] Document AchievementDefinition.cs properties (Id, DisplayName, Hidden, etc.)
• [ ] Document AchievementInfo.cs as runtime instance with unlocked state tracking
• [ ] Extend README.md with 'Architecture' section explaining Stats model and callback flow
• [ ] Add code example to README showing how Manager.cs loads and unlocks achievements (reference Manager.cs:RefreshStats and Manager.cs:SetAchievementUnlocked)

• Add unit tests for SAM.API/Types/ (UserStatsReceived.cs, CallbackMessage.cs) to verify Steam callback deserialization; currently no test project exists in the file list.
• Document the Steamworks API version requirements in README.md—specify which steam_api.dll version SAM targets and which Steam client versions are compatible.
• Extract hardcoded Steam installation paths from Manager.cs and SAM.Game/KeyValue.cs into a configuration file or Settings class so users can specify custom Steam library locations.

The Steam Achievement Manager codebase presents moderate security concerns primarily around native interop, callback deserialization, and lack of input validation. As a tool designed to modify Steam achievements, the absence of audit logging and validation of stat modifications is notable. The extensive use of P/Invoke and native library interaction requires careful handling

• High · Interop with Native Steam Libraries — SAM.API/NativeWrapper.cs, SAM.API/INativeWrapper.cs, SAM.API/Interfaces/*. The codebase extensively uses P/Invoke and native interop with Steam's native libraries (ISteamClient, ISteamUser, ISteamUserStats, etc.). This creates potential vectors for buffer overflows, memory corruption, and exploitation if the native libraries or interop marshaling is improperly handled. The NativeWrapper.cs and related interface definitions bypass managed code safety. Fix: Implement strict validation and bounds checking on all data received from native calls. Use safe marshaling practices, validate callback data integrity, and consider sandboxing native interop calls. Regularly audit pinvoke signatures for correctness.
• High · Callback Deserialization Without Validation — SAM.API/Callbacks/*, SAM.API/Types/CallbackMessage.cs, SAM.API/Callback.cs. The callback system (SAM.API/Callbacks/) and callback message types (SAM.API/Types/CallbackMessage.cs) deserialize data from Steam's callback messages without apparent strict validation. Malformed or malicious callback data could lead to type confusion, buffer overflows, or code execution. Fix: Implement comprehensive validation and sanitization of all callback message data before processing. Add version checking and signature validation for callback structures. Use strict deserialization practices with size limits.
• Medium · File I/O Without Path Validation — SAM.Game/KeyValue.cs, SAM.Game/StreamHelpers.cs. The codebase loads achievement and stats data from files (KeyValue.cs parsing logic) without apparent input validation. If achievement definitions or game data files can be manipulated, this could lead to injection attacks or unintended behavior. Fix: Validate and sanitize all file paths before access. Implement strict parsing for KeyValue files with bounds checking. Use safe file APIs and ensure directory traversal attacks are prevented.
• Medium · Achievement/Stats Modification Without Audit Trail — SAM.Game/Manager.cs, SAM.API/Wrappers/SteamUserStats013.cs. The application allows modification of Steam achievements and statistics without logging or audit trail functionality visible in the codebase. This could be abused to cheat in games or violate Steam's terms of service without detection. Fix: Implement comprehensive logging of all stat/achievement modifications. Add confirmation dialogs for destructive operations. Consider implementing cryptographic signatures or checksums to detect tampering.
• Medium · No Input Validation on Integer/Float Stats — SAM.Game/Stats/IntStatInfo.cs, SAM.Game/Stats/FloatStatInfo.cs, SAM.Game/Stats/StatDefinition.cs. Integer and float stat modifications (IntStatInfo.cs, FloatStatInfo.cs) may not validate that the values being set are within reasonable bounds or match the stat definitions, potentially allowing invalid state. Fix: Implement validation that modified stats conform to their definitions, including min/max bounds, step values, and allowed values. Reject out-of-range modifications.
• Low · Potential Information Disclosure via Exception Handling — SAM.API/ClientInitializeException.cs, SAM.API/ClientInitializeFailure.cs. The ClientInitializeException and related error handling classes may expose sensitive information about the Steam client state or installation in error messages. Fix: Ensure error messages do not leak sensitive information. Implement generic user-facing error messages while logging detailed errors securely.
• Low · No Evident Use of HTTPS or Encryption for Steam Communication — SAM.API/Steam.cs, SAM.API/Client.cs. While the application uses Steam's native libraries for communication, there's no visible implementation of certificate pinning or additional transport security validation in the codebase. Fix: Verify that all Steam library communication uses encrypted channels. Implement certificate pinning if possible. Document security assumptions about Steam's native library.

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

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