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Warning

  1. Read the instructions steps carefully before downloading anything or you will miss important steps.
  2. If updating the tools, please also refer to Updating.

Installing Prerequisites

You need to have installed:

  • Python 3.11 64-bit

    IMPORTANT

    • Make sure you select the option "Add Python to PATH" during installation
    • 32-bit versions of Python are not recommended.
  1. Required for texture conversion
  2. Required for Lua decompilation

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Download & Terms of Conduct

Download Cobra Tools Please agree to the Terms of Conduct below

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By downloading and using this software, you agree to the following conditions:

  • Use this software at your own risk. It may cause damage to you, your equipment or your data. The authors are not responsible for your actions.
  • Do NOT use this software to circumvent copy protections. Especially, do not try to unlock downloadable content for free, share official artwork or intellectual property or engage in so-called data mining to announce game content before an official announcement.
  • Do NOT affect online modes of the game drastically using this software. Do not try to gain any advantage over other players. Online gameplay and modifications should be restricted as much as possible and not encouraged.
  • Secure permission to use other parties' work in your mods. This includes but is not limited to using IP, artwork, concepts, designs, and 3D models (e.g. porting models from another game, including other Frontier games). If you don't have the approval of the copyright holder(s), be prepared to face the consequences.
  • Adhere strictly to the license of incorporated third-party works This includes correct attribution, linking, and disclaiming as per the license requirements wherever work made with this software is displayed or uploaded.
  • Do NOT seek monetary compensation for mods made with this software. Mods created with the tools must be freely available. This means no charging money, asking for donations, or offering exclusivity (even if temporary) for access to mods. Mod updates should also be free.
  • Do NOT monetize ported work. Without explicit permission, one should not monetize someone else's work. This means that using the tool to republish others' works should not be done for profit, but for the modding community. Mods with ported assets must opt out of any direct revenue. Unsolicited donations for the work done are still fine, as long as they are not tied to any specific ported mod.

If you still have doubts, consider checking Frontier's official Mod Policy.

  •  I agree to the Terms of Conduct

Installing Python Dependencies

Opening any of the GUI tools after installing Python 3.11 and the redistributables should auto-install the Python dependencies for you. You may also be prompted to update outdated packages via this same prompt. If you have issues please see Installing Dependencies Manually.

Auto Updater

Simply follow the instructions, typing y and hitting Enter.

Installing Dependencies Manually

If you would like to install the dependencies manually:

  1. Open the Cobra Tools folder in Windows File Explorer.
  2. In the File Explorer address bar, type cmd and hit Enter. This will open a command prompt in your Cobra Tools folder.

  3. In the command prompt type the following line and hit Enter

    python.exe -m pip install --upgrade pip && pip install .[gui]

    IMPORTANT

    There is a dot . at the end of the command .[gui]. If you do not open cmd in your Cobra Tools folder, you will need to replace . with the full path to the folder.

Troubleshooting Errors

If you still encounter errors after following these instructions, please visit our Tools FAQ.