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ConsoleBuddy
A simple Valheim mod that allows you to adjust the look and feel of the in-game Console
| Date uploaded | 5 days ago |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Download link | Vapok-ConsoleBuddy-2.0.2.zip |
| Downloads | 16 |
| Dependency string | Vapok-ConsoleBuddy-2.0.2 |
This mod requires the following mods to function
denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured with the correct entry point for mods and preferred defaults for the community.
Preferred version: 5.4.2350
ValheimModding-Jotunn
Jötunn (/ˈjɔːtʊn/, 'giant'), the Valheim Library was created with the goal of making the lives of mod developers easier. It enables you to create mods for Valheim using an abstracted API so you can focus on the actual content creation.
Preferred version: 2.30.1
ValheimModding-YamlDotNet
Shared version 16.3.0 of YamlDotNet from Antoine Aubry and contributors, net47 package for use in Valheim mods. Maintained by the ValheimModding team.
Preferred version: 16.3.1README
💻 ConsoleBuddy
Developer and player console enhancements, styling, and customization for Valheim.
Take full command over your Valheim console! ConsoleBuddy empowers developers, server administrators, and players to fully customize the in-game terminal with custom font faces, font sizes, colors, console dimensions, positioning, transparency, and expanded buffer history.
✨ Features
- 🔤 Custom Fonts & Styling: Select any installed system font (with automatic cross-platform fallbacks for Linux, Steam Deck, and Windows) and customize font size and color.
- 📐 Custom Size & Positioning: Adjust console window width, height, and screen alignment to fit your display resolution and preference.
- 🎨 Background Customization: Set custom background colors and transparency levels to keep gameplay visible behind the terminal.
- 📜 Expanded Buffer History: View and retain hundreds of log lines with configurable visible lines and buffer capacity.
- ⚡ Zero Performance Impact: Operates purely on event triggers when the console opens or settings change—no per-frame overhead.
🕹️ Controls & Keybinds
| Input | Default Action |
|---|---|
| F5 | Toggle the in-game console open and closed. |
| ↑ / ↓ | Navigate through prior command history. |
| Tab | Autocomplete commands and arguments. |
| Page Up / Page Down | Scroll through console log buffer history. |
⚙️ Configuration & Settings
Tailor all visual settings in real time via the in-game BepInEx Configuration Manager (F1):
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Font Size | 14 |
The text size in points rendered in the console window. |
| Font Color | White |
Color of output text (accepts Hex colors or standard names). |
| Font Face | Consolas |
Name of the font face to render. |
| Console Width | 800 |
Width of the console window in pixels. |
| Console Height | 400 |
Height of the console window in pixels. |
| Console Position X/Y | (0, 0) |
Screen offset position for the console window. |
| Background Color | Black |
Background color of the terminal panel. |
| Background Alpha | 0.75 |
Transparency level of the console background (0.0 = transparent, 1.0 = solid). |
| Buffer Limit | 1000 |
Maximum number of log lines preserved in memory buffer. |
| Visible Lines | 25 |
Number of log lines displayed simultaneously on screen. |
🛡️ Advanced Safeguards
- 🐧 Cross-Platform Resilience: Gracefully falls back to default Unity font rendering if a configured font is missing on Steam Deck or Linux.
- 🔒 Client-Side Module: Safe for multiplayer servers; runs strictly on the client without modifying server game rules.
🌐 Available Translations
🇺🇸 English (Default)
Want to help translate Console Buddy? Community translations are welcome! Please submit a PR on GitHub or stop by our Discord.
📥 Installation
Mod Manager (Recommended)
- Install via R2ModMan or Thunderstore Mod Manager.
- Dependencies (
BepInExPack,Jotunn (JVL)) are installed automatically.
Manual Installation
- Copy
ConsoleBuddy.dllto yourValheim/BepInEx/pluginsdirectory.
👨💻 Created by Vapok Gaming
Author: Vapok
Source Code: GitHub Repository
Community & Support: Discord Server
Changelog: Release Notes
CHANGELOG
2.0.7 - Valheim 1.0.15 Alignment & Internalized Dependency Updates
- Valheim 1.0.15 Alignment: Updated game assembly references and internalized
Vapok.Valheim.Common3.13.1015. - Localization & Stability: Re-synchronized 35-language splash localizations and verified patch compatibility.
2.0 Changelog History (Valheim Release) (click to expand)
2.0.6 - Splash Window Updates & Valheim 1.0.14 Alignment
- Splash Window Updates:
- Telemetry is now unchecked when first loaded (Opt-In visibility)
- Added Send Error Logs (Opt-Out)
- Privacy Policy is now available directly in-game
- Added Data Disclaimers on hover over checkboxes for transparency on what data is sent
- Valheim 1.0.14 Alignment: Updated game assembly references and internalized
Vapok.Valheim.Common3.12.1014.
2.0.5 - Jewelcrafting Font Compatibility
- Fixed: Jewelcrafting packages it's own font which was overriding part of a vanilla font, causing the Splash screen to appear blank.
2.0.4 - Updated README with Telemetry Information
- Updated the README.md with Anonymous Telemetry information per request of mod stores.
2.0.3 - Unified Splash Screen & Telemetry Controls
- Unified Startup Splash Screen: Integrated with a centralized startup splash screen.
- Added configurable
Show on Game Startupwhich can be enabled or disabled in the configuration file.
- Added configurable
- Anonymous Telemetry:
- Added configurable
Enable Anonymous Telemetryconfiguration which can be enabled or disabled in the configuration file.- Defaults to enabled with auto-opt-in on launch. Uncheck to Opt-Out
- ANONYMOUS DATA ONLY - I track version number and usage data. No personal data is ever collected. For more information, see the Privacy Policy.
- Added configurable
2.0.1 - Dependency & Compatibility Maintenance
- Dependency Updates: Updated Jotunn and BepInEx runtime package bindings.
- Compatibility Maintenance: Verified compatibility against the latest Valheim 1.0 release.
- Documentation Improvements: Standardized README, user guides, and technical patch documentation.
2.0.0 - Valheim 1.0 Release
- Valheim 1.0 Compatibility: Updated and validated all console hooks and game references for Valheim 1.0.
- Performance Optimizations: Converted console styling from per-frame updates to an efficient event-driven system triggered only upon changes.
- Font Loading & Cross-Platform Stability: Added fallback handling to prevent errors when configured custom fonts are missing or unavailable on Linux/Steam Deck.
- Configuration & UI Fixes: Clarified configuration tooltips and streamlined console element binding.
- Framework Updates: Updated to Jotunn 2.30.0 and Vapok.Valheim.Common 3.2.1012.
1.0 Changelog History (Valheim Early Access) (click to expand)
1.1.2 - Updating Dependencies
- Updated all dependencies to latest versions.
1.1.1 - Dedicated Server Config Syncing Fix
- Resolved an issue preventing dedicated servers from properly enforcing configuration settings on connected clients.
- Added graceful dependency handling and notifications.
1.1.0 - Jotunn Migration
- Updated for Valheim 0.221.4 and transitioned to Jotunn library.
1.0.7 - Valheim 0.217.28 Updates
- Updated for Valheim 0.217.28.
1.0.6 - Valheim 0.217.24 Updates
- Updated for Valheim 0.217.24.
1.0.5 - Valheim 0.217.14 Updates
- Updated for Valheim 0.217.14.
1.0.4 - Valheim 0.216.9 Updates
- Updated for Valheim 0.216.9.
1.0.3 - Buffer Limit and Visible Line Settings
- Added configuration settings for Console Buffer Limit and Visible Lines shown.
1.0.2 - Font Saving Fix
- Fixed font setting persistence when saving configurations.
1.0.1 - Custom Console Styling & Sizing
- Added settings for Font Face Type, Console Positioning, Width, Height, and Background Color/Transparency.
1.0.0 - Initial Release
- Initial release allowing Font Size and Font Color customization for Valheim's in-game console.
