Mod Assistant
Mod Assistant: A free Windows manager for installing, updating, and removing Beat Saber mods. Ranked #49 of 79 in Game Mod Managers by our editors (3.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for beat Saber dependency-aware installs.
At a glance
- Editor score3.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBeat Saber dependency-aware installs
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Resolves dependencies and detects installed mods.
- Installs, updates, and uninstalls mods from BeatMods.
- Supports OneClick installs and automatic app updates on launch.
Where it doesn't
- Available for Windows only.
- Support is through the Beat Saber Modding Group community.
- Mods are staged until Beat Saber is run.
Our verdict on Mod Assistant
Mod Assistant is a free, open-source Windows application for installing and managing Beat Saber mods. It suits solo players who want to select mods from BeatMods and handle routine installation, updating, and removal in one desktop tool. Its dependency resolution and detection of installed mods make it useful when managing a set of related mods, while OneClick support offers another way to start an install. The project also lists custom themes and localization support.
The central strength is its focused mod workflow. Users can browse available mods from BeatMods, select items to install or update, and remove installed mods. Mod Assistant resolves dependencies, and its automatic application updates run when the manager launches. Mods are staged in an IPA/Pending folder until Beat Saber is run, so the workflow includes launching the game to complete that step. This focus is a good fit for Beat Saber mod management, rather than a general-purpose manager spanning multiple games or operating systems.
Mod Assistant is Windows-only, and the published scope centers on mod detection, dependency handling, and install/update/uninstall tasks; it also lists no profile or conflict features. Help for issues is directed to the Beat Saber Modding Group community. Choose it if you want a free desktop manager for Beat Saber mods and are comfortable using community support. Consider an alternative if you need another platform, broader game coverage, or more extensive profile and conflict management.
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Mod Assistant pricing
Mod Assistant fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Mod profiles | Not verified |
| Conflict detection | Not verified |
| Automatic updates | Yes |
| Mod source access | Built-in |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Deployment method | Copy |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: BeatMods |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Mod Assistant integrations
Mod Assistant lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- BeatMods
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