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description: The Spore ModAPI Launcher Kit installs, manages, and loads mods for Spore. It is the recommended way to install all mods, and allows mods to use advanced features, such as introducing new game modes, cheats, configurable options, and more.
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        <p>The Spore ModAPI Launcher Kit installs, manages, and loads mods for Spore.</p>
        <p>It is the recommended way to install all mods, and allows mods to use advanced features, such as introducing new game modes, cheats, configurable options, and more.</p>
        <a rel="noopener" href="{{ page.lk_download_url }}"><button>Download Spore ModAPI Launcher Kit {{ site.github.latest_release.name }}</button></a>
        <p>Linux or Mac user? <a href="support/linux-mac">See here</a></p>
        <p>Requires Spore and Galactic Adventures from disc, EA App, Steam, or GOG. <a href="support/game-versions">Supported game versions</a></p>
        <p>Don't own the game? We recommend <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="{{ page.gog_url }}">GOG</a></p>
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        <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="{{ page.modbrowser_url }}"><button>Find Mods</button></a>
        <a href="developers"><button>Make Your Own Mods</button></a>
        <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="{{ page.smc_discord_url }}"><button>Spore Modding Community Discord</button></a>
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            <img src="/style/images/installer.png" width="32" height="32" alt="Easy Installer icon">
            <h2>Easy Installer</h2>
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        <p>Open the Easy Installer to pick mods to install.</p>
        <p>You can install mods using the .sporemod format or the .package format.</p>
        <img src="/screenshots/installer.png" class="screenshot" alt="Screenshot of Easy Installer">
        <p>Some mods will allow you to customize options during installation. You can change these later in the Easy Uninstaller.</p>
        <p>The correct mod files are automatically placed in the correct location, regardless of where the game is installed from.</p>
        <p><em>Mods are not checked for quality or safety. Only install mods from trusted sources.</em></p>
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        <div class="lk-app-heading">
            <img src="/style/images/uninstaller.png" width="32" height="32" alt="Easy Uninstaller icon">
            <h2>Easy Uninstaller</h2>
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        <p>Open the Easy Uninstaller to see a list of your installed mods, change their settings, or uninstall them.</p>
        <img src="/screenshots/uninstaller.png" class="screenshot" alt="Screenshot of Easy Uninstaller">
        <p>To uninstall mods, check the box next to the mod, and click the "Uninstall Selected" button.</p>
        <p>Mods that show a gear icon have configurable options. Click the gear to change options or uninstall the mod.</p>
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        <div class="lk-app-heading">
            <img src="/style/images/launcher.png" width="32" height="32" alt="Launcher icon">
            <h2>Launcher</h2>
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        <p>Open the Launcher to start the game.</p>
        <p><em>Always use the Launcher to open the game. This ensures mods are properly loaded. Do not open the game in any other way.</em></p>
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        <p><em>Do not right-click and run as administrator. This can be a security risk and can also cause problems with game functionality.</em></p>
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