FlairX Mod Manager

FlairX Mod Manager is a free, open-source Windows tool for browsing, organizing and enabling mods for HoYoverse and miHoYo games. Supported titles include Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves. Its visual library uses thumbnails, favorites and categories, while saved presets let users keep different mod setups. Mods can be placed in the appropriate folders or downloaded through the manager. Features include mod profiles, conflict detection, automatic updates and built-in access to mod sources. FlairX integrates with the XXMI framework and launcher. The maker describes the interface as WinUI 3 with Fluent Design and says it is optimized for large collections. It is listed as in development. Requirements include Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11, .NET 10 Desktop Runtime, Windows App SDK 1.8 or later and the portable XXMI Framework. Minimum memory is 2 GB RAM, 4 GB is recommended, and the minimum screen resolution is 1280×720.

FlairX provides a visual way to organize and enable mods, with presets and XXMI integration. Check its Windows, runtime and framework requirements before using it.

FlairX suits Windows users organizing mods for its listed HoYoverse and miHoYo games. It may fit users who want presets and a visual library, provided they meet its listed software and hardware requirements.

FlairX Mod Manager is a Windows utility for browsing, arranging, and enabling mods in HoYoverse and miHoYo games. It best suits players with sizeable mod libraries who want saved configurations and XXMI-based launching instead of moving files by hand. The zero-cost package is compelling for supported games, but its Windows-only, in-development status and technical prerequisites narrow its audience.

Overview

FlairX supports Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Zenless Zone Zero, and Wuthering Waves. It puts mod discovery and organization in a single application, letting users work with files they already own or obtain mods through the manager. That focused coverage is an advantage for players invested in these games, while users outside that ecosystem will need another tool.

Key features

The visual library uses thumbnails, favorites, and categories to make a large collection easier to scan than a folder structure. Built-in mod-source access and direct downloads help newcomers, while the option to place files in the appropriate game or mod folders accommodates existing collections. FlairX is designed for large libraries, so its organizational model should be most useful once a player has more than a few add-ons.

Mod profiles and saved presets let users preserve different combinations for different play sessions, reducing repeated enable-and-disable work. Conflict detection can identify potential clashes before a setup is used, an important safeguard when several mods affect the same content. Automatic updates reduce routine maintenance, although the software remains in development and should be treated as an evolving utility rather than a finished, static product.

XXMI integration is central to FlairX's workflow. The built-in XXMI launcher integration gives supported games a direct path from selecting a setup to starting it. The interface is described as WinUI 3 with Fluent Design, and the collection-oriented design should appeal to users who prefer a modern visual control panel over manual file handling.

Pricing

Free — free. The Windows plan includes the manager at no charge, with no paid tier or subscription decision. That makes it a sensible first choice for players of the supported games who meet the requirements; there is no cheaper feature-reduced plan, but there is also no paid option offering broader platform coverage.

Platforms

FlairX is Windows only. It requires Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11, the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime, Windows App SDK 1.8 or newer, and the portable XXMI Framework. Minimum hardware is 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended, and a 1280×720 minimum display resolution. Installation does not require administrator rights: users can run the launcher after downloading a release or the itch.io ZIP. These requirements are manageable for current Windows systems, but they exclude players on macOS or Linux and add runtime setup that should be checked before installation.

Who it's for

Choose FlairX if you play one or more of its five supported titles, maintain multiple mod combinations, and want thumbnails, categories, profiles, conflict checks, and XXMI launching in one place. It is particularly well suited to large collections and to users transitioning from manual folder management. It is a poor fit for people on non-Windows systems, games outside its supported list, or anyone who requires a mature product rather than software still in development.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Free Windows plan: the complete listed manager workflow costs nothing to try.
• Strong organization: thumbnails, favorites, categories, profiles, and presets address both browsing and repeatable setups.
• XXMI integration: built-in launcher support connects mod selection with starting supported games.
• Flexible mod intake: direct downloads and folder-based additions suit both new and existing libraries.
• No administrator rights required: installation can run from a downloaded release or ZIP without elevated permissions.

Cons

• Windows only: Linux and macOS users cannot use the application.
• Limited game scope: its value depends on playing the five named HoYoverse and miHoYo titles.
• In development: the product is still a work in progress, which may matter to users seeking a settled tool.
• Several prerequisites: the specified .NET, Windows App SDK, and portable XXMI Framework requirements add setup considerations.

Alternatives

CurseForge is the better pick for a web catalog centered on free Minecraft mods and modpacks, with an optional premium tier for ad-free browsing and instant downloads.

Vortex suits users who want a free, open-source mod manager on Windows, with extension support and Nexus Mods' GPL release.

Modrinth is preferable for broader platform coverage, including Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, plus an optional Modrinth+ subscription.

Modrix is a free, open-source alternative available across extension, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

G3M is a free GPL-3.0 desktop application for users who need Linux, macOS, or Windows support.

Mod Organizer 2 is a free, open-source Windows option, though Windows Store and Gamepass versions are unsupported.

HFW Mod Manager is a free downloadable manager for supported Decima-engine games on Linux and Windows.

Irony Mod Manager is a free choice for supported Paradox games across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Verdict

FlairX Mod Manager is a strong fit for Windows players of its supported HoYoverse and miHoYo games who want a free visual library, repeatable presets, conflict awareness, and XXMI launching. Its focused game list, platform restriction, runtime requirements, and in-development status are the main reasons to look elsewhere.