How to package a Mini Micro game - Revision history

JoeStrout at 16:25, 8 February 2026

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JoeStrout at 15:40, 8 February 2026

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JoeStrout at 16:33, 15 September 2025

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JoeStrout: /* Packaging for the Web */

2025-07-27T13:11:14Z

Packaging for the Web

JoeStrout: /* Packaging for MacOS Download */

2025-03-07T15:26:21Z

Packaging for MacOS Download

JoeStrout: /* Packaging for MacOS Download */

2022-12-16T03:18:10Z

Packaging for MacOS Download

JoeStrout: /* Packaging for the Web */

2022-04-24T20:53:27Z

Packaging for the Web

Khorne: Minor explanation over changing exe name

2022-03-13T19:34:10Z

Minor explanation over changing exe name

JoeStrout: /* Packaging for Linux Download */

2022-02-28T20:36:56Z

Packaging for Linux Download

JoeStrout: /* Packaging for MacOS Download */

2022-02-28T20:35:32Z

Packaging for MacOS Download

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 # Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
-# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
+# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that runs your program.  For example, your startup.ms might contain just <c>run "myGame"</c>.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-zip-files-windows-10 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-zip-files-windows-10 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.  Test it by [[How to mount a virtual disk in Mini Micro|mounting]] this user.minidisk file in Mini Micro, and then <c>reboot</c>; it should launch your game.
 # Download the Windows distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''Mini Micro.exe''' file.
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 # Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
-# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
+# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that runs your program.  For example, your startup.ms might contain just <c>run "myGame"</c>.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-and-folders-on-a-mac-2260188 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-and-folders-on-a-mac-2260188 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.  Test it by [[How to mount a virtual disk in Mini Micro|mounting]] this user.minidisk file in Mini Micro, and then <c>reboot</c>; it should launch your game.
 # Download the MacOS distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''MiniMicro.app''' file.  (If you are doing this in Windows or Linux, '''MiniMicro.app''' will appear as a folder; on a Mac, the same folder appears as an app, and the .app extension may be hidden.)
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 # Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
-# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
+# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that runs your program.  For example, your startup.ms might contain just <c>run "myGame"</c>.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-can-i-zipping-and-unzipping-files-under-linux.html zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-can-i-zipping-and-unzipping-files-under-linux.html zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.  Test it by [[How to mount a virtual disk in Mini Micro|mounting]] this user.minidisk file in Mini Micro, and then <c>reboot</c>; it should launch your game.
 # Download the Linux distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''MiniMicro.x86_64''' file.
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 # Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
-# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
+# Add a [[startup.ms]] script that runs your program.  For example, your startup.ms might contain just <c>run "myGame"</c>.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, zip the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, zip the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.  Test it by [[How to mount a virtual disk in Mini Micro|mounting]] this user.minidisk file in Mini Micro, and then <c>reboot</c>; it should launch your game.
 # Download the WebGL Template from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file into the  '''StreamingAssets''' folder, replacing the (empty) user.minidisk there in the template.

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 == Packaging for Windows Download ==
-# Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
+# Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
 # If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-zip-files-windows-10 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
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 == Packaging for MacOS Download ==
-# Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
+# Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
 # If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-and-folders-on-a-mac-2260188 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
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 == Packaging for Linux Download ==
-# Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
+# Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
 # If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-can-i-zipping-and-unzipping-files-under-linux.html zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
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 == Packaging for the Web ==
-# Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
+# Make a virtual disk (folder or .minidisk) containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
 # If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, zip the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.

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 # Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-zip-files-windows-10 zip it].  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-zip-files-windows-10 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
 # Download the Windows distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''Mini Micro.exe''' file.
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 # Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-and-folders-on-a-mac-2260188 zip it].  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-and-folders-on-a-mac-2260188 zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
 # Download the MacOS distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''MiniMicro.app''' file.  (If you are doing this in Windows or Linux, '''MiniMicro.app''' will appear as a folder; on a Mac, the same folder appears as an app, and the .app extension may be hidden.)
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 # Make a virtual disk containing just the files needed for your game or app.
 # Add a [[startup.ms]] script that loads and runs your program.
-# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-can-i-zipping-and-unzipping-files-under-linux.html zip it].  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If your virtual disk is (in the real file system) a folder, [https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-can-i-zipping-and-unzipping-files-under-linux.html zip] the contents of that folder.  Rename the zip file exactly '''user.minidisk'''.
 # Download the Linux distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''MiniMicro.x86_64''' file.

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 # If uploading to itch.io, zip up the whole folder containing '''Build''', '''index.html''', and '''StreamingAssets'''.
 # Upload that archive to itch.io, or upload the folder to your web site.  If asked for viewport dimensions, use 1024 by 768 pixels.
 [[Category:Mini Micro]]
 [[Category:How To]]

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 # Zip up (or place on a [https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/create-a-disk-image-dskutl11888/mac disk image]) the whole folder containing the app and your '''user.minidisk''' file.
-The resulting zip or DMG can then be uploaded to DropBox or itch.io, or otherwise distributed to your players.  But note that MacOS security (quarantine) may require your players to fix the le-resulting [[UnauthorizedAccessException]].
+The resulting zip or DMG can then be uploaded to DropBox or itch.io, or otherwise distributed to your players.
 == Packaging for Linux Download ==

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 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''Mini Micro.exe''' file.
 # If desired, make a '''[[bootOpts.grfon]]''' file and place that in the '''Mini Micro_Data/StreamingAssets''' subfolder.
-# If you like, rename '''Mini Micro.exe''' to the name of your game.
+# If you like, rename '''Mini Micro.exe''' to the name of your game. Note: Do not forget to change the folder '''Mini Micro_data''' to the name change with the exe with '''_data'''. example: '''strat.exe''', data folder would be '''strat_data'''.
 # Zip up (or otherwise archive, as you prefer) the whole folder containing the .exe, your '''user.minidisk''' file, and everything else that came with the original Windows distribution.

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 # Download the Linux distribution of Mini Micro from the [https://miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ official web page].
 # Put your '''user.minidisk''' file next to the '''MiniMicro.x86_64''' file.
-# If desired, make a '''[[bootOpts.grfon]]''' file and place that next to '''user.minidisk'''.
+# If desired, make a '''[[bootOpts.grfon]]''' file and place that in the '''MiniMicro_Data/StreamingAssets''' folder.
 # If you like, rename '''MiniMicro.x86_64''' to the name of your game.
 # Zip up (or otherwise archive, as you prefer) the whole folder containing the executable, your '''user.minidisk''' file, and everything else that came with the original Linux distribution.