DepotDownloader
Steam depot downloader utilizing the SteamKit2 library. Supports .NET 8.0
Downloading one or all depots for an app
dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app <id> [-depot <id> [-manifest <id>]]
[-username <username> [-password <password>]] [other options]
For example: dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app 730 -depot 731 -manifest 7617088375292372759
Downloading a workshop item using pubfile id
dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app <id> -pubfile <id> [-username <username> [-password <password>]]
For example: dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app 730 -pubfile 1885082371
Downloading a workshop item using ugc id
dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app <id> -ugc <id> [-username <username> [-password <password>]]
For example: dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app 730 -ugc 770604181014286929
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -app <#> | the AppID to download. |
| -depot <#> | the DepotID to download. |
| -manifest <id> | manifest id of content to download (requires -depot, default: current for branch). |
| -ugc <#> | the UGC ID to download. |
| -beta <branchname> | download from specified branch if available (default: Public). |
| -betapassword <pass> | branch password if applicable. |
| -all-platforms | downloads all platform-specific depots when -app is used. |
| -os <os> | the operating system for which to download the game (windows, macos or linux, default: OS the program is currently running on) |
| -osarch <arch> | the architecture for which to download the game (32 or 64, default: the host's architecture) |
| -all-languages | download all language-specific depots when -app is used. |
| -language <lang> | the language for which to download the game (default: english) |
| -lowviolence | download low violence depots when -app is used. |
| -pubfile <#> | the PublishedFileId to download. (Will automatically resolve to UGC id) |
| -username <user> | the username of the account to login to for restricted content. |
| -password <pass> | the password of the account to login to for restricted content. |
| -remember-password | if set, remember the password for subsequent logins of this user. (Use -username -remember-password as login credentials) |
| -dir <installdir> | the directory in which to place downloaded files. |
| -filelist <file.txt> | a list of files to download (from the manifest). Prefix file path with regex: if you want to match with regex. |
| -validate | Include checksum verification of files already downloaded |
| -manifest-only | downloads a human readable manifest for any depots that would be downloaded. |
| -cellid <#> | the overridden CellID of the content server to download from. |
| -max-servers <#> | maximum number of content servers to use. (default: 20). |
| -max-downloads <#> | maximum number of chunks to download concurrently. (default: 8). |
| -loginid <#> | a unique 32-bit integer Steam LogonID in decimal, required if running multiple instances of DepotDownloader concurrently. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I prompted to enter a 2-factor code every time I run the app?
Your 2-factor code authenticates a Steam session. You need to "remember" your session with -remember-password which persists the login key for your Steam session.
Can I run DepotDownloader while an account is already connected to Steam?
Any connection to Steam will be closed if they share a LoginID. You can specify a different LoginID with -loginid.
Why doesn't my password containing special characters work? Do I have to specify the password on the command line?
If you pass the -password parameter with a password that contains special characters, you will need to escape the command appropriately for the shell you are using. You do not have to include the -password parameter on the command line as long as you include a -username. You will be prompted to enter your password interactively.