Developer Hub
Your command center for managing ROM hacks. Update descriptions, upload media, sync with GitHub, and track your audience—all in one place.
Verified Developer Status
Build trust with players through verification
When you claim a ROM hack and verify your identity through GitHub, you receive a Verified Developer badge. This badge appears on your profile and all your ROM hack pages, signaling to players that they're getting the authentic, official version.
Hub Capabilities
Update your ROM hack's description, features list, and metadata at any time. Rich text editor with Markdown support.
- ✓Markdown formatting support
- ✓Feature tags and categories
- ✓Base ROM and compatibility info
Manage all versions of your ROM hack. Upload new patches, write changelogs, and control which version is featured.
- ✓Multiple version support
- ✓Changelog per version
- ✓Set featured/latest version
Upload screenshots to showcase your ROM hack. Drag-and-drop interface with automatic optimization and ordering.
- ✓Drag-and-drop upload
- ✓Reorder screenshots
- ✓Automatic image optimization
Upload custom cover art for your ROM hack. This appears in browse listings, search results, and social media previews.
- ✓Custom cover art upload
- ✓Auto-generated social previews
- ✓Multiple aspect ratios
Embed YouTube trailers and gameplay videos. Show off your ROM hack with video content that plays directly on the page.
- ✓YouTube video embedding
- ✓Multiple videos support
- ✓Featured trailer selection
Control visibility, comments, and download settings. Set your ROM hack as public, unlisted, or private during development.
- ✓Visibility controls
- ✓Comment moderation
- ✓Download restrictions
GitHub Integration
Automatic syncing from your repository
Connect your GitHub repository and ROMDex will automatically detect new releases. Patch files, changelogs, and version info sync instantly.
- ✓Automatic release detection
- ✓Changelog from release notes
- ✓Asset download sync
For supported ROM hack bases (pokecrystal, pokeemerald, etc.), ROMDex can parse your source code to automatically generate and update the Customdex.
- ✓Automatic Customdex generation
- ✓Pokemon stats and moves
- ✓Type chart changes
Analytics & Insights
Track page views, unique visitors, and download counts. See where your audience is coming from and how they're engaging.
Monitor your average rating over time. See how updates affect player satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
Get notified when players leave reviews, report issues, or when your hack reaches download milestones.
Claim Your ROM Hack
Ready to take control? Claim your ROM hack to access the Developer Hub and start managing your project like a pro.