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Install or update Proton-GE, a compatibility tool for running games through Steam.
About protonup
protonup is a command-line program and API to automate the installation and update of GloriousEggroll's Proton-GE. It can install to a specified compatibilitytools.d directory, update to the latest version, list available releases, install a specific version by tag, list or remove existing installations, and download releases without installing.
Use requires specifying the installation directory with -d, and Steam must be restarted after making changes.
Key features
- Install Proton-GE into a specified compatibilitytools.d directory
- Update to the latest version by running protonup
- List available Proton-GE releases with --releases
- Install a specific version with -t version tag
- List installed versions with -l and remove with -r
- Download Proton-GE without installing using --download
Best for: Linux Steam users who want to manage Proton-GE from the command line.
Good for
- Available as both CLI program and API
- Installable from Python Package Index or from source
- Open source with GPL-3.0 license
Watch out for
- Requires specifying the compatibilitytools.d directory with -d
- Requires restarting Steam after making changes
- May require manual PATH update if command is not found
protonup at a glance
- Website
- github.com/AUNaseef/protonup
- Category
- Gaming › Steam Communities & Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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protonup FAQ
How do I update to the latest Proton-GE version?
Run protonup from the command line.
How do I install a specific version?
Use protonup -t with the version tag, for example protonup -t 6.5-GE-2.
Do I need to restart Steam after changes?
Yes, restart Steam after making changes.
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