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GeneralsHubC&C Launcher

Cross-platform launcher for Command & Conquer Generals and Zero Hour

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Universal Game Support

Supports multiple game versions, forks, and community builds from Steam, EA App, CD/ISO, and manual installations.

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Content Discovery

Automated discovery and installation of mods, patches, and add-ons from GitHub, ModDB, CNCLabs, and local sources. Subscribe to community publishers via genhub:// protocol links for automatic catalog updates.

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Publisher Studio

Desktop tool for content creators to build and publish catalogs with decentralized hosting integration. Create multi-catalog projects, manage addon chains, and share content without centralized infrastructure.

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Subscription System

Subscribe to community publishers using genhub:// protocol links. Automatic catalog updates and seamless content discovery from decentralized sources.

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Isolated Workspaces

Each game profile runs in its own isolated workspace with content-addressable storage (CAS) for deduplication, integrity verification, and efficient storage. Prevents conflicts between different configurations.

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Workspace Reconciliation

Incremental updates and fast profile switching using delta-based changes. Efficient workspace management with multiple strategies (symlink, copy, hardlink).

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Content-Addressable Storage

Files stored by SHA256 hash for automatic deduplication across mods. Integrity verification ensures downloaded content matches expected checksums. Immutable storage prevents accidental modifications.

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User Data Management

Intelligent tracking and isolation of user-generated content (maps, replays, saves) across profiles with hard-link efficiency and smart switching to prevent data loss.

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Cross-Platform

Native support for Windows and Linux with platform-specific optimizations.

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Three-Tier Architecture

Sophisticated content pipeline with orchestrator, providers, and specialized pipeline components. Workspace reconciliation enables efficient profile switching and incremental updates.

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Tool Profile Support

Create profiles for standalone executables like WorldBuilder or modding utilities with specialized direct-launch logic. Full support for modding tool integration and management.

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Maintenance Tools

Built-in "Danger Zone" for deep cleaning of CAS storage, workspaces, and metadata.

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Developer Friendly

Clean architecture, comprehensive testing, and extensive documentation for contributors.

What is GeneralsHub? ​

GeneralsHub is a sophisticated, multi-layered launcher designed to solve the fundamental problem of C&C Generals/Zero Hour ecosystem fragmentation. Since the game went open source, the community has released many forks and patched executables. GeneralsHub consolidates these variants into a single, unified interface.

Key Features ​

  • Game Profile Management: Create custom configurations combining base games with mods, patches, and add-ons
  • Three-Tier Content Pipeline: A robust system for discovering, resolving, acquiring, and assembling content from multiple sources
  • Workspace Strategies: Multiple file assembly approaches (Full Copy, Symlink, Hybrid, Hard Link) for optimal performance and compatibility
  • Cross-Platform Support: Native Windows and Linux support with platform-specific optimizations

Getting Started ​

Ready to contribute to GeneralsHub? Check out our Developer Onboarding Guide to get up to speed with the project architecture, development workflow, and contribution standards.

  1. Detection: GeneralsHub automatically detects existing game installations
  2. Profile Creation: Create game profiles by selecting a base version and desired content
  3. Content Discovery: Browse and install mods from GitHub, ModDB, and other sources
  4. Launch: Play your customized game configuration in an isolated environment

Community & Support ​

  • Discord: Join our community for real-time discussion and support
  • GitHub: Contribute code, report issues, and track development progress
  • Documentation: Comprehensive guides and API documentation

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