commit 60379df1427190505294fb6fc0d2c0b7e5eea353 Author: Maschell Date: Mon Sep 5 21:50:20 2022 +0200 first commit diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..54185df --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Aroma Environment + +This is a environment to be loaded with the [EnvironmentLoader](https://github.com/wiiu-env/EnvironmentLoader). + +It's recommended to coldboot into EnvironmentLoader (and Aroma) via the [PayloadLoader](https://github.com/wiiu-env/PayloadLoaderInstaller). Check the repository out for more information. + +# What is Aroma? +Aroma is a collection of tools for using homebrew on the Wii U. + +## Features +Aroma's tools, modules and plugins are modular, meaning that features can easily be added or removed. + +A default Aroma instance comes with the following features: +- Compatibility with the latest firmware (5.5.5/5.5.6). +- Free and persistent entrypoint (including an installer + coldboot option) +- Compatible with existing entrypoints (browser exploit) +- Easy setup and update: Just copy the files to the SD card. +- Built-in support for modules +- Built-in integration of the Wii U Plugin System +- All modules and plugins use a seperate memory heap to improve stability +- Plugins and homebrew applications can be used at the same time. + +These basic features can be easily extended by plugin. Common plugins are: +- [homebrew_on_menu_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/homebrew_on_menu_plugin): Load homebrew directly from the Wii U Menu instead of using a dedicated homebrew launcher. +- [ftpiiu_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin): Run a FTP server in the background. +- [wiiload_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/wiiload_plugin): Wiiload support: Launch homebrew/plugin via the network at any time. +- [drc_region_free_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/drc_region_free_plugin): Pair game pads from different regions +- [region_free_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/region_free_plugin): Launch games from different regions. + +## Download + +A bundle with the latest files can be downloaded [here](https://aroma.foryour.cafe/package/base-aroma) by clicking on "Download all". + +## Usage + +1. Extract the files to the root of your sd card +2. Launch the environment via the [EnvironmentLoader](https://github.com/wiiu-env/EnvironmentLoader). You may need to hold `X` while launching the EnvironmentLoader to force open the menu.