▲ 15 r/linuxmint
What do you think of my Linux Mint desktop?
Do I need to change anything?
u/Annual-Sun-6997 — 1 month ago
So I built Proton-Autogen.
You have a Windows .exe you want to run on Linux.
I've been working on this little project for the past two and a half months.
I started it because I wanted a simple way to manage my Windows games on Linux with Proton without having to manually deal with prefixes, launch options and configuration every time.
It's basically a small game manager. I can add a game, choose the Proton version and prefix, configure things like MangoHud, GameMode or Gamescope, and launch it from the same place. It also has ProtonDB information, desktop shortcuts and Lutris export.
It's definitely not meant to replace Lutris, Bottles, Faugus or the other great tools already available. I actually use some of them myself. I just wanted something that worked the way I wanted, so I started building it.
The project is still evolving and there are probably a lot of things I haven't thought about yet. That's actually why I'm posting it here. I'd be interested in hearing how other people manage their non-Steam Windows games and what you would expect from a tool like this.
If you have suggestions, criticisms or just think I'm doing something completely wrong, I'm happy to hear it. 😅
https://github.com/N3oRay/proton-autogen
⭐ Proton-Autogen v3.3.5 is out!
- ⭐ Highlights
- 💾 Memory — Save Management: New system to manage, and preserve game saves/data.
- 📥 New
--import(Beta): Allows importing games/configurations from Lutris and other supported sources, avoiding the need to reconfigure everything manually.
https://github.com/N3oRay/proton-autogen/releases/tag/v3.3.5
u/Annual-Sun-6997 — 7 days ago
▲ 19 r/debian
Proton-autogen : Run Windows executables through Proton with zero Steam configuration.
Hi everyone,
I recently put together a small open-source tool called Proton-Autogen and thought it might be interesting to share here.
The idea is pretty simple: running Windows .exe files with Proton on Linux should feel as easy as double-clicking a native app, without having to go through Steam every time.
Right now, the usual workflow is often something like:
add the exe to Steam → pick a compatibility tool → configure a prefix → launch it through Steam
Proton-Autogen tries to automate most of that.
It automatically detects installed Proton versions (including GE-Proton when available), falls back to Wine if needed, and can be integrated directly into file managers so you can just right-click an .exe and launch it.
It also optionally supports GameMode and MangoHud, and handles basic per-app configuration behind the scenes.
Project:
https://github.com/N3oRay/proton-autogen
I’d really appreciate feedback from people using Debian or other Linux distros—especially on Proton compatibility, desktop integration, and any edge cases I might have missed.
u/Annual-Sun-6997 — 3 months ago
▲ 0 r/wine_gaming
Proton-autogen : Run Windows executables through Proton with zero Steam configuration.
Hi everyone,
I recently built a small open-source tool called Proton-Autogen.
I developed Proton-Autogen with the help of ChatGPT to accelerate certain parts of the development, but I designed, tested and integrated the tool myself.
Tested on CachyOS and Linux Mint
The goal is simple: make launching Windows executables with Proton as easy as double-clicking a file.
Normally, if you want to run a random .exe with Proton, you often need to:
- Add it to Steam as a non-Steam game
- Select a compatibility tool
- Configure a prefix
- Launch it through Steam
Proton-Autogen automates most of that.
Features:
- Automatic Proton detection
- GE-Proton support (preferred when available)
- Wine fallback if Proton is not installed
- File manager integration (right-click → Open with Proton-Autogen)
- Optional GameMode support
- Optional MangoHud support
- Automatic prefix management
Example:
proton-autogen setup.exe
proton-autogen game.exe
Project:
https://github.com/N3oRay/proton-autogen
I'd love feedback from Linux gamers, especially regarding Proton compatibility, desktop integration, and workflow improvements.
🚀 proton-autogen V2.3.8
Version V2.3.8 adds support for older games. And new prefix
🕹️ Old games mode
You can now launch some older games (like Unreal Tournament) using a special option:
proton-autogen UnrealTournament.exe --o
This mode improves compatibility with older games (DirectX 8 / legacy engines) and helps prevent some startup crashes.🚀 proton-autogen V2.3.8Version V2.3.8 adds support for older games. And new prefix
🕹️ Old games mode:
You can now launch some older games (like Unreal Tournament) using a special option:proton-autogen UnrealTournament.exe --o
This mode improves compatibility with older games (DirectX 8 / legacy engines) and helps prevent some startup crashes.
u/Annual-Sun-6997 — 4 months ago
▲ 41 r/linux_gaming
Proton-autogen : Run Windows executables through Proton with zero Steam configuration.
Hi everyone,
I recently built a small open-source tool called Proton-Autogen.
The goal is simple: make launching Windows executables with Proton as easy as double-clicking a file.
Normally, if you want to run a random .exe with Proton, you often need to:
- Add it to Steam as a non-Steam game
- Select a compatibility tool
- Configure a prefix
- Launch it through Steam
Proton-Autogen automates most of that.
Features:
- Automatic Proton detection
- GE-Proton support (preferred when available)
- Wine fallback if Proton is not installed
- File manager integration (right-click → Open with Proton-Autogen)
- Optional GameMode support
- Optional MangoHud support
- Automatic prefix management
Example:
proton-autogen setup.exe
proton-autogen game.exe
Project:
https://github.com/N3oRay/proton-autogen
I'd love feedback from Linux gamers, especially regarding Proton compatibility, desktop integration, and workflow improvements.
u/Annual-Sun-6997 — 4 months ago