| name | awesome-game-security-overview |
|---|---|
| description | Guide for understanding and contributing to the awesome-game-security curated resource list. Use this skill when adding new resources, organizing categories, understanding project structure, or maintaining the README.md format consistency. |
Awesome Game Security - Project Overview
Purpose
This is a curated collection of resources related to game security, covering both offensive (game hacking, cheating) and defensive (anti-cheat) aspects. The project serves as a comprehensive reference for security researchers, game developers, and enthusiasts.
Project Structure
awesome-game-security/
├── README.md # Main resource list
├── LICENSE # MIT License
├── awesome-image.webp # Project banner
└── scripts/
├── generate-toc.py # Generate table of contents
└── remove-forks.py # Clean up forked repos
README.md Format Convention
Category Structure
Each category follows this format:
## Category Name
> Subcategory (optional)
- https://github.com/user/repo [Brief description]
- https://github.com/user/repo [Another description]
Link Format
- Always use full GitHub URLs
- Add brief descriptions in square brackets
[description] - Use consistent spacing and formatting
- Group related resources under subcategories with
>
Example Entry
## Game Engine
> Guide
- https://github.com/example/guide [Comprehensive game dev guide]
> Source
- https://github.com/example/engine [Open source game engine]
Main Categories
- Game Development: Engines, renderers, networking, physics
- Graphics APIs: DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan hooks and tools
- Cheat/Hacking: Memory manipulation, injection, bypasses
- Anti-Cheat: Protection systems, detection methods
- Reverse Engineering: Debuggers, disassemblers, analysis tools
- Windows Kernel: Drivers, callbacks, security features
- Web3 Security: Blockchain, smart contracts, DeFi
- Emulators: Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, consoles
Contributing Guidelines
- Check for duplicates before adding new resources
- Verify links are working and point to original repos
- Add descriptions that clearly explain the resource's purpose
- Place in correct category based on primary functionality
- Follow existing format for consistency
Quality Criteria
- Resource should be actively maintained or historically significant
- Should provide unique value not covered by existing entries
- Prefer original repos over forks unless fork adds significant value
- Include language/platform tags when helpful (e.g.,
[Rust],[Unity])
Scripts Usage
Generate Table of Contents
python scripts/generate-toc.py
Remove Fork References
python scripts/remove-forks.py