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Build Patcher

Build Patcher is a simple tool made to make uploading games to itch.io easier

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Why Use Build Patcher?

If you are a game developer who frequently uploads game builds to itch.io, Build Patcher can significantly simplify your workflow. It automates the process of selecting the build file, choosing the target user/game page, selecting the platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), and updating the game version. With just a few clicks, you can quickly upload your game to itch.io without the hassle of doing it manually.

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How To Use

  • Select Build File (Zip or Rar)
  • Select Target User/GamePage
  • Chose Your Target Platform (Windows,Mac,Linux)
  • Update Game Version
  • Hit The Upload Button!

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Requirements

  • itch.io Developer Account
  • itch.io butler
  • Installation

    To start using this Tool you need to follow this Steps first.

    Note: This Is Only One Time Setup

    1. Download
    2. Installing Butler
    3. Itch Api Token

    Downloading

    First you need to download the Latest Release and unpack it at any directory of your choice

    Butler

    Download Butler from here and follow the install instructions

    after That we need to add the butler installation path it to the system path

    • Open your System Properties

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    • Then press on Environment Variables

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    • Select Path and press Edit

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    • Add Butler directory path and press ok and save

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    • To confirm everything works open your Command Prompt and type butler you should see something like that

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    • Now Grant butler access to your itch.io account. To do so, simply run the butler login command and follow the instructions
    • Once you complete the login flow, your credentials will be saved locally. No need To repeat the process

    Api Key

    In order for the Software fetch game pages in your account you need to generate Api key from Here

    and click on Generate new API key

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    after that click on view and copy

    Don't share the key anywhere

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    Finally open config.txt and past you Api Key

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