🔐 Cipher - Mod Manager, Downloader & Injector

📖 Overview

Cipher is a modern, open-source Windows application designed to simplify the process of managing, downloading, and injecting mod DLLs into games. Built with WPF and C#, Cipher provides a sleek, dark-themed user interface that makes mod management effortless.

Whether you're a casual gamer or a dedicated modder, Cipher streamlines the entire workflow - from downloading mods to injecting them into your favorite games.

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✨ Features

🎮 Core Features

• 📦 Mod Management - Add, remove, and organize your mods with ease
• ⬇️ One-Click Downloads - Download mod DLLs directly from URLs
• 💉 DLL Injection - Inject mods into running game processes using LoadLibraryA
• 🔍 Process Detection - Automatically detects when games are running
• ⏳ Smart Injection - Waits for games to launch before injecting (with countdown)
• 🔄 Auto-Update - Automatically checks for mod updates on startup
• 📊 Real-Time Status - Visual indicators for download and injection status
• 🎮 Game Launching - Launch your games directly from Cipher with saved launch paths

🔒 Security & Compatibility

• 🛡️ Antivirus Guidance - Built-in help for handling false positives
• 💻 x64 & x86 Support - Both architectures available for maximum compatibility
• 📁 Persistent Storage - Saves mods to %APPDATA%\Cipher\mods.json

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🖥️ System Requirements

Requirement	Specification
OS	Windows 10 / Windows 11
.NET Framework	4.7.2 or higher (included in Windows)
Processor	Any x64 or x86 compatible CPU
Privileges	Administrator rights required for mod injection
Anti-Virus	Exclusions for %APPDATA%\Cipher & Cipher_x64.exe/Cipher_x86.exe REQUIRED

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📦 Installation

Option 1: Download the Release

1. Visit the Releases page
2. Download the correct version for your system:
   • Cipher_x64.zip - For 64-bit games (recommended for most users)
   • Cipher_x86.zip - For 32-bit games
3. Add an Exclusion to your Anti-Virus software for Cipher_(x86 | x64).exe (It uses CreateRemoteThread() so it sends false positives, its safe and open source, check the code!)
4. Run Cipher_x64.exe OR Cipher_x86.exe as Administrator (right-click → "Run as administrator")
5. Add an Exclusion to your Anti-Virus software for %APPDATA%\Cipher

Option 2: Build from Source

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Deadlineem/Cipher.git

2. Open the solution in Visual Studio 2022
3. Select your target platform (x64 or x86)
4. Build → Rebuild Solution
5. The output will be in Cipher\bin\{Platform}\Release\

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🛠️ How to Use Cipher

NOTE: You must add an exclusion to your antivirus software to use Cipher or download DLL's

• Exclusions for %APPDATA%\Cipher & Cipher_x64.exe/Cipher_x86.exe are REQUIRED!

Step 1: Run as Administrator

• Right-click Cipher.exe → Run as administrator

Step 2: Add a Mod

1. Click "➕ Add Mod"
2. Fill in:
   • Mod Name: A descriptive name for your mod
   • Game Task: The game's executable name (e.g., RDR2.exe, GTA5.exe)
   • Download URL: Direct URL to the .dll file
3. Click "Add Mod"
4. The mod will appear in your list with a status of "🟢 Ready"

Step 3: Download the Mod

1. Find your mod in the list
2. Click the "⬇ Download" button next to the mod
3. The status will update to "⏳ Updating..." while downloading
4. Once complete, the status will change to "✅ Updated"

Step 4: Launch Your Game

1. Find your mod in the list
2. Click the "🎮 Start" button next to the mod
3. If it's your first time launching the game:
   • A dialog will appear asking for the game path or launcher protocol
   • Enter the path (e.g., C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\RDR2\RDR2.exe)
   • Or enter a launcher protocol (e.g., steam://rungameid/1404210)
   • Check "Remember this location" to save it for future launches
4. The game will launch, and Cipher will automatically detect the running process

Step 5: Inject the Mod

1. Once your game is running, click the "💉 Inject" button next to the mod
2. Cipher will detect the game process and inject the DLL
3. On successful injection, status will show "✅ Injected!"

Managing Mods

• 🗑 Delete: Remove a mod and its associated DLL
• ⟳ Refresh: Update the list and check for missing DLLs

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📁 Where Does Cipher Store Data?

Cipher saves your mods and downloaded DLLs in:

%APPDATA%\Cipher\
├── mods.json          # Your mod configuration
├── launch_paths.json  # Saved game launch paths
├── [GameName]\         # Game-specific folders
│   └── [ModName].dll   # Downloaded mod DLLs

You can access this folder by pressing Win + R and typing %APPDATA%\Cipher.

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🔧 Building from Source

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio 2022 with "Desktop development with .NET" workload
• .NET Framework 4.7.2 SDK

Steps

1. Clone the repository
2. Open Cipher.sln in Visual Studio 2022
3. Select your target platform (x64 or x86)
4. Build → Rebuild Solution

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

Development Setup

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Build and test your changes
4. Update the Ver (version) information in MainWindow.xaml.cs
5. Submit a pull request

Areas for Improvement

• Additional injection methods (Manual Map, Thread Hijacking)

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

Cipher is provided "as is" without any warranties. Use at your own risk. The developer assumes no liability for:

• Damage to your system or game files
• Account bans from using mods
• Compatibility issues with anti-cheat systems
• Loss of game progress or data

Always backup your game files before using mods and never mod games online.

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📞 Support

Resource	Link
Issues	GitHub Issues

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• The open-source modding community
• Contributors to the .NET and WPF frameworks
• All mod developers who make gaming more enjoyable

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🔗 Quick Links

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_{Built with ❤️ by the Cipher Team}