How does Joker handle compressed resources?

Joker identifies whether resources are compressed (using QFS/RefPack or ZLIB) and reports their compressed versus raw sizes, helping you understand the file's internal structure.

Does this skill require any external software?

Joker compiles to a standalone binary and has zero external dependencies, though it requires Go 1.21 or higher if you are building it from source.

Which Sims games are supported by Joker?

Joker supports the DBPF format used in The Sims 2 (v1.0-1.1), The Sims 3 (v2.0), and The Sims 4 (v2.0 and v7.1).

Can Joker modify or edit Sims save files?

Joker is currently focused on parsing, validation, and metadata extraction. While it can list and analyze resources, modification features are planned for future phases.

What is the benefit of the interactive REPL mode?

The interactive mode allows you to stay within the tool's environment to run multiple commands like 'parse', 'list', and 'info' sequentially without re-invoking the binary.

Joker Sims DBPF Parser

Name: Joker Sims DBPF Parser
Author: plurigrid

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Parses and analyzes Database Packed File (DBPF) formats for Sims 2, 3, and 4 save games and mod packages.

Joker is a specialized high-performance utility designed for deep structural analysis of Sims game files. It provides comprehensive DBPF (Database Packed File) parsing across multiple game generations, automatically detecting versions and validating package integrity. This skill is essential for developers and modders who need to enumerate resources, check compression status, and scan large directories of save files without the overhead of heavy GUI tools. It operates as a standalone Go binary, offering both a streamlined CLI and an interactive REPL for real-time file exploration.

主要功能

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02Interactive REPL mode for real-time package exploration and debugging

03Streaming parser architecture for minimal memory footprint on large files

04High-speed batch scanning of save directories with resource statistics

05Automated game version and compression type detection

06Support for Sims 2, 3, and 4 DBPF format versions (1.0 through 7.1)

使用场景

01Validating the integrity and structure of Sims save files and mod packages

02Pre-processing game data for automated validation pipelines and triadic consensus

03Extracting resource metadata and Type/Group/Instance IDs for mod development

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Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add plurigrid/asi joker-sims-parser

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