Comprehensive Kerbal Archive Network

The Comprehensive Kerbal Archive Network (CKAN) is a metadata‑driven repository and set of tools for locating, installing, and managing mods for Kerbal Space Program. It reads a JSON‑based specification inspired by Debian and CPAN, ensuring that each mod is installed for the correct game version, with its declared dependencies, and without conflicts.

Players can browse the catalog and add or update mods with a few clicks, while mod authors can supply or correct metadata to keep their packages accurate. The project includes a validator for metadata files and supports contributions from the community without requiring technical expertise.

CKAN is actively maintained, available for macOS, and distributed through standard channels such as GitHub releases and NuGet. It also provides documentation, a user guide, and a wiki to help both users and developers work with the system.