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| Fact | CKAN | Linux NM Mod Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict detection | Yes | It reports symlink target conflicts for all games and can detect overlapping internal assets for UE5 mods by reading .utoc files. |
| Deployment method | copy | link |
| License | The project describes CKAN as open source and MIT-licensed. | The project is licensed under the MIT License. |
| Mod source access | built-in | external links |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | Linux NM Mod Manager is a symlink-based mod manager with a graphical interface and command-line interface. |
| Security | The project says it uses a free code-signing service and received a free code-signing certificate from the SignPath Foundation. | The README says the game directory is never directly overwritten: displaced real game files are backed up and restored when mods are disabled or uninstalled. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | linux |
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Pick CKAN if…
CKAN suits Kerbal Space Program players who want to discover and manage mods while checking game-version compatibility and dependencies. Mod authors can also contribute or correct metadata.
Pick Linux NM Mod Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.