How to run XMOD on Steam Deck

Method 1

1. Install the xmod program:
After downloading the installation package from the official website, open Steam, add games in the bottom left corner, add non Steam games, select XMODHUB, and add XMODHUB to the Steam game list. Right click on XMOD, select Properties, check Compatibility Settings and choose Proton (it is recommended to choose the latest version)

2. Click the start game button, install XMOD, specify the installation path, and proceed with the installation.

3. Run the konsole console and execute the following command:

curl -s https://gitee.com/cabbage-v50-steamdeck/cabbage-toolkit/raw/master/install/cmdline_installer.sh | bash

**If there is no response or progress during installation, try again after changing the network
If the installation is successful, an icon will appear on the desktop（Cabbage toolbox）:

4. Select the game you need to modify on Steam, enter the compatibility settings, and choose a compatibility tool (taking Stardew Valley as an example):

After setting up, turn off Steam, turn off Steam (very important! ）
Click the tool button to enter the tool interface and select “Multi instance exe (New Version)”

Find the game Stardew Valley that we need to modify from the game list on the left
*Note that if Proton is not turned on, the game will not appear in this list.
Click on the game we want to modify, then click on edit the processes that can be launched simulated, select xmodhub.exe in the xmod installation path, and click sure:

Confirm to restart the Steam client

Need to manually click on the desktop icon to start Steam

5. Open the Steam client and start the game. At this point, xmod will start along with the game, and you can use the xmod function to modify the game.

Method 2

Using the CheatDeck plugin
Download Cheatdeck from the plugin store (complete tutorial available online)

1. Install the Deck Plugin Store:

curl -L http://dl.ohmydeck.net|sh

Install and download Cheatdeck in the store

2. Enter Steam full screen mode, click the settings button, and open Cheatdeck; Enable the cheat button and select xmodhub.exe from the previously installed xmodhub path as the cheat path; Then click on ‘save settings’.

3. Return to the Steam interface to start the game, and XMOD will also be activated. At this point, XMOD will start along with the game, and you can use the XMOD function to modify the game. If you need to disable xmod startup, simply disable the enable cheat function.