Game Launcher Cloud - Manager for Godot

The Next-Generation Custom Game Launchers Creator Platform

Build and upload your game from Godot Engine to Game Launcher Cloud!

Build and upload your game from Godot Engine to Game Launcher Cloud!

A powerful Godot Editor plugin that allows you to build and upload your game patches directly to Game Launcher Cloud platform from within the Godot Editor.

🌟 Features

✓ Connect to Your Account

• Easy authentication using API Key
• Secure connection to Game Launcher Cloud backend
• Persistent login sessions

✓ Build and Upload Patches

• Build your Godot game directly from the editor
• Automatic compression and optimization
• Upload builds to Game Launcher Cloud with one click
• Real-time upload progress tracking
• Support for Windows, Linux, and macOS builds

✓ Tips and Best Practices

• Receive helpful tips to improve patch quality
• Learn optimization techniques
• Best practices for game distribution
• Build size recommendations

📦 Installation

Method 1: Asset Library (Recommended)

1. Open Godot Editor
2. Go to AssetLib tab
3. Search for "Game Launcher Cloud"
4. Click Download and Install
5. Enable the plugin in Project > Project Settings > Plugins

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
2. Extract the addons/game_launcher_cloud folder into your project's addons/ directory
3. Enable the plugin in Project > Project Settings > Plugins

🚀 Quick Start

Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Go to Game Launcher Cloud Dashboard
2. Navigate to User Profile > API Keys
3. Click Create New API Key
4. Copy your API key

Step 2: Connect to Game Launcher Cloud

1. In Godot, open Project > Tools > Game Launcher Cloud Manager
2. Go to the Login tab
3. Paste your API Key
4. Click Login with API Key

Step 3: Build and Upload

1. Go to the Build & Upload tab
2. Click Load My Apps to see your available apps
3. Select the app you want to upload to
4. Write some Build Notes describing what changed
5. Click Build & Upload to Game Launcher Cloud
6. Wait for the build and upload to complete!

📖 Documentation

Authentication

The extension supports authentication via API Keys. This is the recommended method for automated builds and CI/CD pipelines.

To get an API Key:

• Visit Game Launcher Cloud Dashboard
• Create a new API key with appropriate permissions
• Copy and save the key securely

Building and Uploading

The extension will:

1. Build your Godot project for the currently selected platform
2. Compress the build into a ZIP file
3. Upload it to Game Launcher Cloud
4. Process the patch automatically on the server

Supported Platforms:

• Windows (64-bit)
• Linux (64-bit)
• macOS

Configuration

The extension saves your settings in:

res://addons/game_launcher_cloud/glc_config.json

Note: Add this file to .gitignore to avoid committing your API key!

💡 Tips for Better Patches

Optimize Build Size

• Compress textures appropriately
• Remove unused assets
• Use PCK files for large content
• Enable script encryption if needed

Use Descriptive Build Notes

Always include:

• Version number
• New features added
• Bugs fixed
• Known issues

Test Before Uploading

• Run the build locally first
• Check for crashes or errors
• Verify all features work
• Test performance

🔧 Requirements

• Godot 4.0 or newer
• Active Game Launcher Cloud account
• Export templates installed for your target platform

🤝 Support

Need help? We're here for you!

• 🌐 Website: gamelauncher.cloud
• 💬 Discord: Join our community
• 📚 Documentation: docs.gamelauncher.cloud

📝 License

This extension is provided free of charge for use with Game Launcher Cloud platform.

🎮 About Game Launcher Cloud

Game Launcher Cloud is a comprehensive platform for game developers to:

• Create custom game launchers in minutes
• Distribute game patches efficiently
• Manage multiple games and versions
• Track downloads and analytics