MIT open source
Public code and transparent maintenance.
Security
Trust, security, and ethics
How R2ModMan earns community trust, what you are responsible for as a user, and how we approach safety on r2modman.software.
Official Get builds
Use verified distribution channels only.
No Malware
The manager itself is not a Trojan or virus.
Responsible Use
Follow game rules, EULAs, and mod licenses.
Policies usage policy
Using R2ModMan is legal in the sense that it is open-source software distributed under the MIT License. However, installing mods may affect your rights under a game End User License Agreement. Some publishers allow client-side mods; others restrict multiplayer modding or commercial use of modified assets.
You must read and follow each game EULA and each mod author license. This website does not grant permission to modify any game. We provide educational information about a third-party tool maintained by ebkr.
- Do not use mods to cheat in competitive environments where prohibited.
- Do not redistribute paid game assets without authorization.
- Respect multiplayer hosts and synchronize mod lists responsibly.
Ethical usage statement
Modding should enhance enjoyment without harming other players. Use profile exports fairly in co-op sessions, disclose gameplay-changing mods to your group, and avoid harassment or exploit mods in public lobbies where the community expects vanilla rules.
Help mod authors by following their instructions, reporting bugs constructively, and crediting work when sharing curated packs.
Open-source transparency
R2ModMan source is publicly available in the r2modmanPlus repository maintained by ebkr. Anyone can inspect how the manager downloads, installs, and launches mods. The MIT License allows use, modification, and distribution with attribution and license notice preservation.
Open source is a core reason the tool is trusted across millions of Thunderstore downloads. Community contributors can propose fixes, and security researchers can audit behavior without relying on closed binaries alone.
No malware clarification
R2ModMan itself is not malware, spyware, or a Trojan. It is a mod management utility. Reputation issues usually trace to unofficial download sites that wrap installers with adware or to individual mods from untrusted authors.
The developer explicitly warns about third-party redistribution sites falsely claiming to be official. Only two channels are recognized as legitimate: the Thunderstore ebkr/r2modman package and official GitHub releases from the same developer.
Security and integrity
User responsibility disclaimer
By using modding tools you accept responsibility for your system and accounts. Back up saves before large mod changes. Verify download integrity with published hashes. Understand that mods can break after game updates or cause crashes.
r2modman.software is an independent fan-made resource. We do not host software, do not operate Thunderstore, and are not endorsed by ebkr or game studios. Content here is for information only. Configure download buttons on our download page to point to sources you trust.
Website disclaimer
This website is an independent informational resource created for educational purposes. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to R2ModMan, developer ebkr, Thunderstore, or any associated organizations. No installer binaries are hosted on r2modman.software. R2ModMan is developed and maintained by ebkr and the open-source community under the MIT License.