Customize Star Citizen's localization strings.
Open Strings is a fork of Smart Citizen by Osiris DevWorks, modified by Joni Hayes. Distributed under GPL-3.0-only.
- Multi-channel support — LIVE / PTU / EPTU / HOTFIX / TECH-PREVIEW each get an isolated workspace (independent
user.ini, cache, backups, DataForge extraction, enhancement INIs). - Sourced from Data.p4k — stock localization and DataForge entity data are unpacked directly from your installed game; no community mirrors, no network needed.
- Inline editing with live preview — double-click any cell to edit; preview pane renders loc-tokens (line breaks, EM3/EM4 emphasis, mission placeholders) as styled HTML.
- Auto-generated enhancements — stat overlays for ships, components, weapons, missions, journal entries, and commodity crafting; togglable per category.
- Safe apply — timestamped backups before every write, automatic rollback on validation mismatch, up to 5 backups per channel.
Requires Python 3.12+, UV, and Windows 10/11.
uv sync
uv run python src/main.pySee scripts/build/BUILD_INSTRUCTIONS.md.
Star Citizen and all associated game data, including Data.p4k, are the
property of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC and Cloud Imperium Rights Ltd. Open Strings
only reads game files from your own licensed installation and does not redistribute
any RSI or CIG content. Your use of Star Citizen game data is governed by the
Star Citizen EULA.
This is an unofficial fan tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cloud Imperium Games or Roberts Space Industries.