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How to upload your game or project to itch.io with butler
“Butler” is the command-line utility for pushing game builds to itch.io. Here’s how you can use it to upload your...
started by
leafo
May 22, 2023
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Playnix Studio
56 days ago
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Uploading large games (FAQ)
Attempting to use butler? Please check out the guide here: https://itch.io/t/2872417/how-to-upload-your-game-or-project-...
started by
Amos
Nov 06, 2016
10
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leafo
May 22, 2023
Build version history: Can I revert to a previous build?
How do other devs handle build version history? How could I keep pushing out updates (v0.1, v0.2, etc..) but also at som...
started by
carlestyle
Jun 05, 2018
6
replies
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Pandita Studio
29 days ago
butler problem
I'm trying install Butler and every time I try to call Butler in the command prompt it says 'butler' is not recognized a...
started by
SnapGamesStudios
65 days ago
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How Can I Use Butler To Update My Game?
So recently i uploaded my game to itch.io and i have a new version of my game and i want to update my game using butler...
started by
Mlg+ Games Official
Jan 08, 2021
4
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DudeAiden78
76 days ago
Error when trying to login on butler via SSH
Hello, I'm trying to use Butler on a remote server via SSH because I live in China and Butler won't connect from there...
started by
Gaweb Studio
May 18, 2024
1
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Gaweb Studio
May 20, 2024
Renaming a filename via butler
Greetings. I plan to work on an experiment - a collection of games, each representing a gaming generation from 1st to 9t...
started by
Onye Nacho
Apr 12, 2024
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No replies yet
Use butler in China
Hello I'm in China these days, and I try to use butler to push some project, but for now, it looks impossible. Since Chi...
started by
Ealrann
Jul 24, 2019
1
reply
645
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Gaweb Studio
Apr 05, 2024
Build history with "Started" blank build
Due to me accidentally closing butler process early, I now have a blank build in build history that has "Started" status...
started by
Foxysen
Mar 13, 2024
2
replies
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Foxysen
Mar 14, 2024
Butler push error 400 invalid target
Trying Butler for the first time as 2024 is set to be my debut on itch! Sadly, I've no success on the push. My account i...
started by
Software Geezers
Jan 01, 2024
2
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697
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Software Geezers
Jan 02, 2024
[Now with Workaround] Several different unexplained ways that butler is failing...
Welcome, all, to the rabbit hole that has been me trying to get butler to work even a little bit on gitlab CI. Here's th...
started by
atiaxi
Nov 16, 2021
9
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1,611
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abiogenesis
Oct 09, 2023
Type Description I wanna parse? Error
I am getting this message no matter what I try. I installed Itch from the launcher. When I try >butler login or >butler...
started by
rune_bloodstone
Sep 21, 2023
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No replies yet
HTML5 Games Not Updating On Site After Butler Push
Hi, I'm trying to set up a workflow to quickly push updates to my HTML5 games using Butler and everything appears to be...
started by
Jana H-S
Aug 24, 2023
1
reply
687
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redonihunter
Sep 17, 2023
Butler stops at 3.55% every time - Network idle
Hey everyone. I'm trying to push my game's update but it's always stopping at the same exact point. Even though it's not...
started by
Rowye
Aug 04, 2023
3
replies
585
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Rowye
Aug 04, 2023
Is it possible to remove a build from a channel's history?
Or must I delete the channel and upload again, losing all builds?
started by
mid
Apr 04, 2020
3
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1,354
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puzzud
Jul 28, 2023
Need help uploading my game using butler
I am trying to upload my game with the command butler push "C:\Users\JDOGG\OneDrive\Desktop\Games" jonathanhaile.itch.io...
started by
Jonathan
Jul 25, 2023
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reply
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leafo
Jul 25, 2023
Discord Integration
Hello everyone! TL;DR: I'd like to be able to get all of our players into a Discord server, any thoughts on how to best...
started by
gamedevnet
Nov 19, 2016
8
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4,896
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Harkonnan
Jun 15, 2023
How to install Butler on a Mac?
I've been trying to follow the instructions, but I can't seem to get it to work. According to the documentation, I shoul...
started by
RecoveryUnit4649
Jun 08, 2021
5
replies
1,550
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608creations
Jun 11, 2023
Easy way to install butler on macOS?
Hello! I am currently working on a game that I will release on itch.io and I am running into problems installing butler...
started by
infinstarlight
Sep 01, 2017
6
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1,859
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betazero
May 28, 2023
Game ID
Butler docs state this: game_id : (numeric) identifier of the game (find it in Edit game ) But I havent been able to loc...
started by
Alienhead_Dev
May 15, 2023
1
reply
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Afloof.dev
May 22, 2023
Managing uploaded versions of game
Hello everybody! First time on itch.io and first game uploading... I've a draft page of my game on itch.io. I'm trying t...
started by
sante76
Feb 17, 2023
2
replies
689
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Judah Martineau
May 16, 2023
Push failing with Invalid Key
Hello, I'm having some trouble with pushing a new build when one already exists. The first time I pushed a build, it wor...
started by
null theorem
Dec 18, 2020
3
replies
1,280
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Buddhika
May 08, 2023