A simple package manager for Kerbal Space Program. Install any mod by simply saying kosmos install name-of-mod. For example, install Mechjeb by issuing the command:

kosmos install mechjeb

Note: Kosmos is still in active development, and is not meant for serious use unless you're brave or stupid.

Note: Kosmos is indeed not super easy to install if you're not used to installing things by hand. When Kosmos is ready for "production" use, one-click installers will be added.

Kosmos has three dependencies, all of which are currently expected to be on your PATH. They are:

• Ruby version 2.0+,
• Git, and
• PhantomJS

Kosmos has been tested on Ruby 2.0.0, and it is recommended that you use Ruby 2.0.0 or greater. Check your version of Ruby using:

ruby -v

If you need to update Ruby, use one of the following tools:

• Mac: RVM is the recommended tool for the job, but not everyone is comfortable with it. If you prefer, you may use Homebrew and install Ruby 2.0 with: brew install ruby20.
• Windows: Install Ruby 2.0+ with Ruby Installer.
• Linux: Use RVM.

Verify that you're running Ruby 2.0+ by running:

ruby -v

• Mac: Use the Mac Git installer, or use Homebrew. Remember to check any box asking to add Git to your path.
• Windows: Install Git using this installer. Remember to check any box asking to add Git to your path.
• Linux: Run the command:
  • yum install git-core on Fedora, or
  • apt-get install git on Debian / Ubuntu.

Verify that Git is installed properly by running:

git --version

Install PhantomJS here. You will need to add PhantomJS to your path manually. Verify that PhantomJS is installed properly by running:

phantomjs --version

Just run:

gem install kosmos

And it'll be ready to go.

First, you have to point Kosmos to your Kerbal Space Program installation directory:

kosmos init "your-ksp-path"

your-ksp-path varies with the operating system and game installation. For a Steam-installed game it should be:

• on OS X: kosmos init "~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/Kerbal Space Program/"
• on Windows: kosmos init "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Kerbal Space Program"
• on Linux: kosmos init "~/Steam/SteamApps/common/Kerbal Space Program/"

Then, Kosmos will be ready to use.

Install any command by running:

kosmos install name-of-the-mod-goes-here

Uninstall any mod by running:

kosmos uninstall name-of-the-mod-goes-here

You can install multiple mods by separating the names by spaces:

kosmos install mod-a mod-b mod-c

You can ask Kosmos what mods it's installed by running:

kosmos list

Almost all of the mods Scott Manley uses in Interstellar Quest are available through Kosmos. You can install them all by running:

kosmos install active-texture-management b9 kerbal-alarm-clock kw-rocketry ksp-interstellar ferram deadly-reentry kethane infernal-robotics distant-object-enhancement better-atmospheres remote-tech-2 tac-life-support enhanced-navball kerbal-joint-reinforcement docking-port-alignment-indicator safe-chute kerbal-attachment-system real-chute tac-fuel-balancer