> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sebun1.gitbook.io/skins/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sebun1.gitbook.io/skins/plugin/obtaining-skins/legacy-unpacking-skins-for-installation.md).

# (LEGACY) Unpacking Skins for Installation

{% hint style="info" %}
~~Understand that there is no standard for how skins should be package when they are not distributed on Thunderstore.~~\
There is now the `.skinspkg` format, for details on installation for that, read [Installing .skinspkg Packages](/skins/plugin/obtaining-skins/installing-.skinspkg-packages.md).
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Locate your target Skins Folder

Take a look at [Paths](/skins/schema/paths.md). Locate and open your Global Skins Folder on your system.

If the folder does not exist yet, it is likely you haven't launched GTFO with Skins installed.

***

On Windows, this can also usually be opened by clicking <kbd>Win</kbd> + <kbd>R</kbd>, inputting the following, and pressing <kbd>Enter</kbd>.

```
"%APPDATA%\io.takina.gtfo.Skins\skins\"
```

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Locate the Skin Groups inside the distributed skin pack

Depending on how the author packaged the skin pack, the Skin Group(s) might not be located at the root of the package. Browse through the package briefly to locate all folders that **directly** contain a `manifest.skingroup.json` file.

***

As an example, in the folder structure shown in the following screenshot, the `dist` folder is <mark style="color:$danger;">NOT</mark> a Skin Group, while `io.takina.gtfo.skins.Tron` folder <mark style="color:$success;">IS</mark> a valid Skin Group since it directly contains a `manifest.skingroup.json` file.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Copy all Skin Groups (folders) to the Global Skins Folder

Now that you have located all the Skin Groups and your Global Skins Folder. Copy or move the Skin Group folders themselves directly into the Global Skins Folder.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Installed

The skins should now be successfully installed. Either [reload skins](/skins/plugin/reloading-skins.md) for your current session or restart your game to use them.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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