What is elder-scrolls-online-dlc-unlocker-mod-integration-pts-support?

This project is a DLC unlocker for Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) designed specifically for use on the game's Public Test Server (PTS), a separate, free client where players can try upcoming content before it goes live. The tool unlocks access to all DLC content on the PTS client regardless of whether you own it on the main live server, letting you test new chapters and content during the testing period. A key design goal is compatibility with Minion, a popular mod manager for ESO addons. Many DLC unlocker approaches interfere with third-party addon files, breaking mods. This project uses a specially configured version of CreamAPI that avoids patching the DLLs that Minion depends on, so your addons continue to load normally after the unlocker is applied. The README lists a number of popular addons, including Action Duration Reminder, Combat Metrics, HarvestMap, and Tamriel Trade Centre, as compatible. Installation involves downloading an archive, running a provided Loader executable with administrator privileges, and placing specific files into the ESO game client directory. A batch script is included to toggle between PTS and live-server configurations without manual file shuffling. If addons fail to load after applying the unlocker, a repair script called repair_mod_permissions.bat is provided to restore them. Removing the CreamAPI DLL files disables the unlocker while leaving addons intact. The README states the tool works with both the Zenimax launcher and the Steam launch option. System requirements are Windows 10 or 11 with ESO or ESO PTS installed and around 20 MB of free disk space.