Plugins + Scripts VaM Backstage - your library manager

poma said:

Took a little break but now I'm back and going to be releasing a few more updates. There are a few cool features already implemented while I was waiting till this update gets approved, they'll make it into the next release, like support for hub bookmarks and favorites.


Implemented this, will be released in the next version


You mean you want hair from dependency packages to be visible? The only way to do that is to disable auto hide entirely. If you want some specific "hair pack" then you can promote this package from dependency to a regular package. Alternatively, you can go to content browser -> select hair category -> select all -> click unhide, but you'll need to do this every time you install new stuff which is a hassle.


It can't detect thumbnails for your scenes. Do they have thumbnail files next to them?

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I have the same issue but i know why.

if the *.var is in a subfolder then the manager can't show the picture (if you try to browse the file of the package you have your answer)
Here an example : my .var is in a subfolder by creator ( so in AddonPackages\Wunderwise\*.var)

kptnfrakass said:

I have the same issue but i know why.

if the *.var is in a subfolder then the manager can't show the picture (if you try to browse the file of the package you have your answer)
Here an example : my .var is in a subfolder by creator ( so in AddonPackages\Wunderwise\*.var)

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Thanks for report, will fix

poma said:

Took a little break but now I'm back and going to be releasing a few more updates. There are a few cool features already implemented while I was waiting till this update gets approved, they'll make it into the next release, like support for hub bookmarks and favorites.


Implemented this, will be released in the next version


You mean you want hair from dependency packages to be visible? The only way to do that is to disable auto hide entirely. If you want some specific "hair pack" then you can promote this package from dependency to a regular package. Alternatively, you can go to content browser -> select hair category -> select all -> click unhide, but you'll need to do this every time you install new stuff which is a hassle.


It can't detect thumbnails for your scenes. Do they have thumbnail files next to them?

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I just forked it and edited the code. i can push a PR if you want. All good either way

IIEleven11 said:

I just forked it and edited the code. i can push a PR if you want. All good either way

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Oh I just noticed I already have a few PRs, are those yours? Will review them after I deal with performance bug I found yesterday.
If not yours - sure you can submit PRs too, those are welcome, as long as it takes less effort to review them then giving the task to AI agent and reviewing its code. Ideally if it's self contained small and simple changes.
And your VAR compatibility issue was already fixed as I mentioned in the last response, just not released yet as I'm testing a bunch of changes before release.

poma updated VaM Backstage - your library manager with a new update entry:

Subfolder support and other improvements

• Link packages to the Hub: Packages missing from the public index, like paid ones, now get matched to the Hub automatically, and you can link any package to its Hub page yourself with "Link to Hub..." in the right-click menu.
• Packages in subfolders: Packages organized into subfolders now show up and behave like any other instead of being skipped, and offload directories can now live inside VaM's Saves folder, such as the one BrowserAssist offloads to.
• Browse the Hub without losing your place...

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poma updated VaM Backstage - your library manager with a new update entry:

Client-server mode and wishlist

• Use your library from other devices: New client-server mode lets a second computer on your network connect to your main library and browse, download, and manage packages remotely. Set it up in Settings.
• Wishlist for Hub packages: Pin packages you want to grab later, right from Hub cards or the details panel, then browse them in the new Wishlist tab with its own search, filters, and sorting. Wishlisted packages stay visible even if they disappear from the Hub.
• Find...

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Hi, why does this happen?

I have a few suggestions:
- Filter by folder, I keep all my vars in folders by author and if its mine or a dependency. A way to set a directory tree as mine or as dependencies would be great
- Install dependencies in a specific folder and not just the addons folder
- Move vars to another folder option, for both selection singular vars
- Duplicate Vars finder
- Quick reveal in explorer option

I would suggest looking into Symlinks/Hardlinks for the following suggestions, so instead of copying it would be a link to the original file instead.

Here are some suggestions on improving offloaded vars:
- An option of copy specific folders of vars from offload directories
- An option to copy required deps from offload directories
- Allow configuration of folders to copy to/from, so I could copy to AddonPackages\Deps or AddonPackages\Author
- On copy specific folder, an option to additionally copy the required deps

Lemao6969 said:

Hi, why does this happen?
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This is age popup, for some reason "agree" cookie was not sent with download request. Are you using the latest version? This was a bug in one of the previous versions but should be fixed in the current one.

poma updated VaM Backstage - your library manager with a new update entry:

Powerful search and filters

• Powerful search and filters: Prefix an author, tag, or label with "-" or "!" in sidebar filters to exclude matching items; clicking an added tag or label does the same. Main search now combines ordinary words with @author, #tag, %label, and exclusions across Library, Content, and Wishlist. For example, "@MacGruber hair -male".
• Hub interactions are back: When signed in to the Hub browser, open any resource's details to rate or react to it, add it to...

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Hello!
Great program. Thanks!

It would be nice if you could preview a dependency by clicking on it in the list.
I'd like to check what it is first before deciding whether or not to download it.

MR80 said:

It would be nice if you could preview a dependency by clicking on it in the list.
I'd like to check what it is first before deciding whether or not to download it.

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Quick question: why would you want to install a package with missing dependencies? Even if it's non essential for its functionality (although you'd have to spend time to know that for sure). To save disk space or vam performance? For library clutter Backstage should already take care of hiding all dependency content.

Just wondering about how other people manage their packages because I always just yolo download everything with all deps.

update: I have already implemented your suggestion and it will be available in the next release

poma updated VaM Backstage - your library manager with a new update entry:

Map your dependencies, drop in packages, and bring over Hub lists

• Interactive dependency graph: See your entire enabled library as one living picture and discover the shared dependencies that tie it together.
• Drag and drop packages to add them: Drop .var files or whole folders onto the window to copy them into your library, even when connected to a remote library over the network.
• Import your Hub wishlist: Bring your Hub favorites and bookmarks into your Wishlist from Settings.
• Spot and fix broken...

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poma said:

Quick question: why would you want to install a package with missing dependencies? Even if it's non essential for its functionality (although you'd have to spend time to know that for sure). To save disk space or vam performance? For library clutter Backstage should already take care of hiding all dependency content.

Just wondering about how other people manage their packages because I always just yolo download everything with all deps.

update: I have already implemented your suggestion and it will be available in the next release

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Many creators release looks with lots of dependencies like clothes, environments, assests ect. and i really don't want to download more than neccessary to be able to use the look.
I have not tried all features of Backstage yet, and im hesitant to disabling packages or use symlinks but might give it a try once i find the time to set up a fresh vam installation.

Thanks for implementing it.
Apart from my usecase it is a nice feature that you can even use on the normal Hub browser. Also it lets you check what exactly it is you are about to install since not all addons are named self explanatory