NX-DB

NX-DB is a custom database for Nintendo Switch, containing information about games, DLC, updates, and other content.

Project Structure

The project is organized as follows:

• base/: Contains JSON files for base games
• dlc/: Contains JSON files for downloadable content (DLC)
• update/: Contains JSON files for game updates
• retro/: Contains JSON files for retro games
• merge.py: Script to merge all JSON files into a single database
• newcontent.py: Script to add or update entries in the database

Features

Data Merging (merge.py)

The merge.py script combines all JSON files from different directories into a single fulldb.json file. It traverses the following directories:

• base
• dlc
• update
• retro

Adding and Updating Content (newcontent.py)

The newcontent.py script allows adding new entries or updating existing entries in the database. It offers the following features:

• Adding new games, DLC, or updates
• Updating existing information
• Storing data in the appropriate directory (base, dlc, update)

Usage

Merging Data

To create the fulldb.json file containing all data:

python merge.py

Adding or Updating Content

To add or update entries in the database:

python newcontent.py

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the required information.

Data Format

Each entry in the database contains the following fields:

• id: Unique identifier of the game/content
• name: Name of the game/content
• description (optional): Description of the game/content
• publisher (optional): Publisher of the game
• region (optional): Region of the game
• releaseDate: Release date in YYYYMMDD format
• size (optional): Size of the game/content in bytes
• version: Version of the game/content

Scripts

merge.py

This script combines all individual JSON files into a single fulldb.json file. It performs the following actions:

• Traverses the specified directories (base, dlc, update, forwarder)
• Reads each JSON file in these directories
• Combines the data into a single dictionary
• Writes the combined data to fulldb.json

newcontent.py

This script facilitates the addition and updating of content in the database. It provides the following functionality:

• Allows selection of content type (base, DLC, update)
• Prompts for game ID
• If the game exists, allows updating its information
• If the game doesn't exist, allows entering new game details
• Saves the new or updated information to the appropriate JSON file

Contributing

Contributions to NX-DB are welcome. Feel free to submit pull requests or open issues to suggest improvements or report bugs.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to all contributors who have helped build and maintain this database
• Nintendo Switch community for their support and input

Disclaimer

This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. All game names, brands, and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.