Introduction
Getting started
Find out more about Framework game development and self-hosting.
Cosmic
Cosmic is a server stack that you can use to host your Framework games.
Self-hosting
Learn how to set up a local Framework installation.
Game development
Learn how to develop games on Framework Studio.
API reference
Learn how to use the Vortex API to build games.
Note
Framework is in an early stage of development. We're working hard to get it ready for release, but it's not quite ready yet. Don't worry, though! We'll be releasing it soon, and we'll be sure to let you know when it's ready.
Install Framework Studio
Linux and macOS
Framework and its tools are developed with first-class support for GNU/Linux and macOS. You can download the latest version of Framework Studio for your operating system below.
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
wget https://catalog.solarius.me/com.solarius.framework/studio/latest.deb # Download the latest version of Framework Studio
sudo dpkg -i latest.deb # Install Framework Studio
Linux (Arch Linux)
wget https://catalog.solarius.me/com.solarius.framework/studio/latest.pkg.tar.zst # Download the latest version of Framework Studio
sudo pacman -U latest.pkg.tar.zst # Install Framework Studio
macOS
wget https://catalog.solarius.me/com.solarius.framework/studio/latest.dmg # Download the latest version of Framework Studio
sudo hdiutil attach latest.dmg # Mount the disk image
sudo cp -R /Volumes/Framework\ Studio/Framework\ Studio.app /Applications # Copy Framework Studio to your Applications folder
Windows
- Download the latest version of Framework Studio for Windows here.
- Run the installer and follow the instructions on-screen.
- Once the installer has finished, you can launch Framework Studio from the Start menu.
What is Framework?
Framework is a free (as in freedom and as in free beer), powerful game platform. We aim to provide a safe, secure, and fun environment for all users by providing a platform that is free of censorship and mass moderation.
Our target audience is anyone who wants to create and play games, but we're especially focused on those who are tired of the limitations and censorship of other platforms. We believe that everyone should have the right to express themselves and create the games they want to create, without fear of being banned or censored.
Framework provides many features that are not available on Roblox, such as: .
- A community-first approach, where the community is in control of the direction of the project and the features that are added rather than investors or numbers on spreadsheets.
- A focus on privacy and security, with end-to-end encryption implemented in many places and a focus on making sure that your data is safe and secure from prying eyes. (We're GDPR and CCPA compliant)
- A focus on user experience, with a clean and simple interface that is easy to use and understand.
- ...and many, many more!