Valheim Mod Manager review
A free, open-source Linux tool for managing Valheim mods from Thunderstore.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Valheim Mod Manager is an open-source command-line tool from Endoze for Linux players who want to install and organize Valheim mods from Thunderstore. Its audience is people comfortable working in a terminal and with local configuration, rather than players looking for a graphical mod-management application. The focused scope suits solo and small-scale use: it manages Valheim mods, not a library of games.
Thunderstore access is built into the workflow. The manager searches the catalog, installs mods along with their dependencies, and updates installed packages. It records installed mods in an r2modman-compatible mods.yml file, and players can enable or disable mods without uninstalling them. Those capabilities cover the routine work of maintaining a mod set while keeping dependency installation part of the process. The r2modman-compatible file and profile-code import/export offer a connection to that ecosystem, though the tool is still centered on local command-line management.
Named profiles help separate configurations: users can create and switch between them, launch Valheim with a selected profile, and import or export profiles as .r2z files or Thunderstore profile codes. That makes it a fit for players who want distinct mod setups or need to transfer a profile. The trade-off is its narrow platform and game scope, alongside the terminal-based interface. Linux Valheim players seeking these specific profile and Thunderstore features may find the fit practical; players who need a graphical interface, another operating system, or support for multiple games should look elsewhere.
Valheim Mod Manager pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Installs Thunderstore mods and dependencies, with catalog search built in
- Named profiles let players switch mod sets and launch Valheim with one
- Imports and exports profiles as .r2z files or Thunderstore profile codes
- Where it doesn't
- Linux-only scope limits platform fit
- Command-line workflow may not suit players seeking a graphical manager
- Focused on Valheim rather than managing mods across multiple games
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