Steam Game Save CLI

A simple interactive command-line tool to easily backup and export your Steam game save files.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (Version 14 or higher)
• Steam installed locally

Installation

You can run this tool directly using npx (recommended) or install it globally.

Using npx

npx steam-game-save-cli

Global Installation

npm install -g steam-game-save-cli

Then run it:

steamsave

How to Use

1. Start the Tool: Run the command in your terminal.
2. Steam Path: The tool will attempt to auto-detect your Steam folder. If it fails, you'll be asked to provide the path manually.
3. Select User: If multiple users have logged into Steam on your machine, select the profile you want to back up.
4. Select Games: A searchable list of games with local data will appear.
   • Type to filter games.
   • Press <space> to select/deselect a game.
   • Press <enter> to confirm your selection.
5. Destination: Enter the folder path where you want the save files to be copied.

Development

To contribute or modify the tool locally:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/steam-game-save-cli.git
   cd steam-game-save-cli

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Build the project:

   npm run build

4. Run locally:

   node dist/index.js

   Or use npm link to test the steamsave command globally on your machine.