A new BranchPy update is out.
This one is mainly about reducing friction and making the overall workflow feel more solid:
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cleaner uninstall on Windows
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faster path from first install to first report
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improved Ren’Py L10n workflow: export, translate, review, and apply changes in an easy flow
You can use BranchPy in two ways:
pip install branchpy-cli
or
pip install branchpy-cli + the VS Code Marketplace extension: BranchPy
The VS Code extension needs the CLI.
The CLI works fine on its own.
So whether you want a lightweight command-line workflow or the fuller VS Code experience, both are available.
If you try this update, I’d especially love feedback on:
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first-run experience
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localization flow
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anything that still feels confusing or slower than it should be
You can now install the CLI directly with:
pip install branchpy-cli
And the VS Code extension is now available on the Visual Studio Marketplace.
That means you no longer need to go through the website to get started manually.
Small note for transparency: Marketplace publisher verification is still in progress on my side, so you may still see the usual trust prompt for now. The extension is live, though, and ready to use.
BranchPy is a local-first tool for Ren’Py projects that helps you analyze branching structure, inspect flow, catch issues, and understand project complexity.
If you try it, I’d genuinely love your feedback.
