According to the provided reference, you can download Steam Workshop content by using a specific executable tool called downloader.exe. This method allows you to acquire workshop files by simply providing their URLs.
Here's how to use the method described in the reference:
Steps to Download Workshop Items
Follow these simple steps using the downloader.exe tool:
- Download and Run
downloader.exe: Obtain the executable file nameddownloader.exeand run it. - Enter Workshop URLs: Within the tool's interface, enter one or more URLs pointing to the specific Steam Workshop items you wish to download.
- Start the Download: Press the "Download" button in the tool.
The reference explicitly states: "Download and run "downloader.exe". Enter one or more workshop URLs, then press "Download"."
Output Location
Once the download is complete, the files will be placed in a specific directory structure.
- By default, the downloaded files are moved to the
mods/<appID>/<workshop ID>folder. - This path is relative to the location where you ran the
downloader.exeexecutable.
Support for Collections
The downloader.exe tool also supports downloading entire collections from the Steam Workshop.
- The reference mentions: "Collections are also supported now."
This method provides a straightforward way to get workshop files directly using their web addresses, as detailed in the provided reference.
