Alchemist (Ultrahand v2.1.0+)

An Ultrahand package for managing, converting, and installing mods on the Nintendo Switch.

Overview

Alchemist is a comprehensive mod management package designed to streamline mod organization, conversion, and deployment. It supports exeFS patches, content mods, pchtxt conversion to IPS or cheat formats, and integrates utilities for maintaining a clean SD card environment. Mod repositories are managed dynamically, ensuring users can download, update, and install mods efficiently.

Configuration

All options are accessible through package.ini and its included forwarders.

Core Features

Title ID

• Dynamically tracks the current game using Title ID.
• Automatically updates mod selection and installation paths based on the active title.

Mod Management

• [*exeFS Patches] and [*Contents Mods]: Forwarded sections to toggle, enable, or delete patches or content mods.
• Search patterns can filter mods for bulk operations.
• Enable All / Disable All options apply actions across filtered mods.

Mod Conversion

• [*pchtxt -> ips]: Converts .pchtxt files to IPS patches, creating the required folder structure automatically.
• [*pchtxt -> cheat]: Converts .pchtxt files into cheat code format.
• [*Delete pchtxt]: Cleans up .pchtxt files after conversion or installation.

Mod Installation

• [*Install pchtxt] and [*Install Contents]: Forwarded sections that install mods from the configured repositories.
• Supports installation by title ID or search pattern.

Miscellaneous Tools

• Dot Clean removes macOS metadata files (._*) from /atmosphere/, /switch/, /config/, or the entire SD card.
• Software Update integrates automatic updating of the Alchemist package and all associated mod repositories.

Obtaining Mods

Alchemist does not include mods directly. Mods are distributed through the Alchemist repositories:

• Pchtxt Mods: Available in Alchemist Repos. Users can download individual author packs or use the “Update All” feature within Alchemist.
• Content Mods: Organized by title ID in the same repositories. Use the “Install Contents” section to deploy content mods to the correct directories.
  • Format for adding content mods is as follows:
    • /switch/.packages/Alchemist/contents/{TITLE_NAME} - {MOD_NAME}/{TITLE_ID}/...

Installation

1. Unzip Alchemist.zip to the root of your SD card. The Alchemist folder will appear under /switch/.packages/.
2. Ensure that mods are organized in the repos subfolders as outlined above.
3. Use the package menus to manage, convert, or install mods as needed.

Additional Information

For detailed instructions, feature documentation, and support, see Ultrahand Overlay.