So, I've decided to share my CYOA downloader script! I've actually had it for a while, as I made it to back up all the CYOAs I could, just in case they disappeared. Now, I've improved it so you can have your own backups too! It's always good to have a backup, especially since I'm still short on time to finish developing cyoa.cafe and its hosting features...
Anyway, here are the main advantages of the new script:
Graphical User Interface (GUI)! - Yes, it's pretty basic, but I think it's still much more convenient for regular users than a terminal, right?
Universal Compatibility! - It downloads and correctly launches any version of interactive CYOAs. Unlike scripts that only download project.json (which might not open correctly in the new ICC+) and lose custom fonts, special custom scripts, etc., this script downloads everything locally. Even images from external resources (except for YouTube music). So the game will look and feel exactly as it does online.
Built-in Launcher! - To play a game locally, you no longer need to open ICC in your browser or mess with virtual servers! Just hit 'Start,' and the script does everything for you! The downloaded game will open in your browser.
Cross-platform! - The script has builds for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Honestly, I haven't tested the macOS version, but it should work.
Open Source! - Want to make it even better? Fork it and send PRs to make the script even better!
CYOA_Launcher