This project has been around for over 3 years with thousands of downloads and users. While binaries are offered for ease of use, anyone can compile it themselves.
No one has ever been banned for these mods. This project strictly deals with VPK modifications and not hacking related things like memory/file manipulation. It is utilizing Valve's approved methods (VPK loading) for creating assets, as documented on the official Valve Wiki. Historically Valve has only disabled assets from loading and never punished modders. The worst thing that can happen is a mod stops working and that's it.
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Download Minify
(Optional) Install Dota 2 Workshop Tools DLC
- These tools enable HUD/Interface mods. Skip this step if you don't need them.
- Right-click on Dota 2 in Steam.
- Select Properties > DLC.
- Install "Dota 2 Workshop Tools DLC".
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Run Minify
- Extract the ZIP file.
- Run
Minify.exeand patch with the mods you want to use.
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Set Language for Steam
- Right-click on Dota2 in Steam and click Properties.
- For English Dota2: Add
-language minifyto your launch options. - For Other Languages: Follow the instructions here.
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Start Dota 2
- Launch Dota2 and enjoy!
git clone https://github.com/Egezenn/dota2-minifycd dota2-minifypython -m venv .venv.venv\Scripts\activate.batorsource .venv/bin/activatepip install -r requirements.txtpython imgui.py
For instructions, refer to here.
You can create your own mods with Minify
The wiki will teach you the basics of working with steam files and more.
Once you get comfortable with the workflow you can use Minify to easily patch latest files from Dota2 and always have your mods updated.
Minify File Structure >> tutorial
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Files |
Compiled files you want to pack (Models, Meshes, Textures...etc) |
blacklist.txt |
Paths to files to replace with blanks so they wont appear in game (Particles, Sounds...etc) |
styling.txt |
Custom CSS you want to apply to the Panorama (Interfaces, Layouts, HUD's...etc) |
notes_<local>.txt |
Include this file to have a details button beside your mod for users to read. |
This project wouldn't be available without the work of the community. Thanks to everyone that has contributed to the project over GitHub or Discord!
Creation of the base project.
Mods
Dark TerrainMinify Base AttacksMinify HUDMinify Spells & ItemsMisc OptimizationMute Ambient SoundsMute Taunt SoundsMute Voice Line SoundsRemove FoilageRemove PingingRemove RiverRemove SpraysRemove Weather EffectsTree Mod
Taking over the maintainership of the project, implementing automated workflows, improving the functionality, Linux behavior and more.
Mods
Mute AnnouncersOpenDotaGuides GuidesRemove Laggy UIRemove Main Menu BackgroundStat Site Buttons In ProfilesTransparent HUDimprovements- Snippets in
User Styles
Rewrite of the GUI, Russian translations, mod fixes and more.
Mods
Transparent HUD
Mods
Dotabuff in Profilesmod which has been refactored toStat Site Buttons In ProfilesShow NetWorth mod
Python - Core language. Licensed under PSFL license.
Source 2 Viewer - Used in decompilation of contents in paks. Licensed under MIT license.
dearpygui Used in the GUI. Licensed under MIT license.
Nuitka Used in compilation of the binaries. Licensed under Apache-2.0 license.
psutil Used in handling processes. Licensed under BSD-3-Clause license.
requests Used in downloading/querying project's dependencies. Licensed under Apache-2.0 license.
screeninfo Used in calculating initial position for the main window. Licensed under MIT license.
vpk Used in creating and getting file content list in VPKs. Licensed under MIT license.
