The Plugin Loader for the Steam Deck is now known as Decky Loader, and along with the new name change come a few updates. Primarily we’re looking at a React-based plugin store now, which, per the pull request, “replaces the web-based plugin store with a native-feeling one.” It’s also now possible to uninstall Decky Loader. Full patch notes are as follows:

  • Uninstall script addition by @ggppjj in #48
  • Use unique ids in call_server_method by @patkub in #55
  • react: Add Router hook & fix typescript issues by @AAGaming00 in #68
  • Add contributor install script by @TrainDoctor in #69
  • Implement React-based plugin store by @AAGaming00 in #81
  • remove body property in args by @hulkrelax in #91
  • Uninstall functionality by @botatooo in #97
  • Use deckyState in uninstall menu (fixes #98) by @botatooo in #100
  • Fixed plugin installation ssl verification issue by @WerWolv in #101

Keep in mind this is a pre-release. Also SDH-Toolbox and some legacy plugins no longer work. Hopefully it won’t be long before we’re able to work with the plugins with the Deck’s built-in controls rather than the touchscreen exclusively.

See the patch notes on GitHub, and if you want a guide on getting plugins set up on your Deck, look no further than LGC’s guide.