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| docs/COMMAND REFERENCE DRAFT.md | docs/COMMAND_REFERENCE_DRAFT.md |
# POPStarter Command Reference Draft Generated from the research seed. Verify each command against primary/archived sources before publishing as final. | Command | Category | Effect | Notes | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | `$SAFEMODE` | Cheat engine | De... |
| docs/IGR EXIT REFERENCE.md | docs/IGR_EXIT_REFERENCE.md |
# POPStarter IGR and Exit Behavior Draft ## Core distinction Do not merge these into one concept: 1. `$NOIGR` - Disables POPStarter's IGR menu behavior. - It does not necessarily disable POPStarter's ELF exit loader. 2. `$IGR0` through `$IGR5` - Select alterna... |
| docs/MASTER KNOWLEDGE DRAFT.md | docs/MASTER_KNOWLEDGE_DRAFT.md |
# POPStarter Master Knowledge Draft ## Definition POPStarter is a launcher that allows PS1 games to be played on a PS2 in combination with Sony's PS2 POPS emulator, known as POPS or `SLBB-00001`. Important legal boundary: - POPStarter rev13 does not include th... |
| docs/PATCHES AND FIXES DRAFT.md | docs/PATCHES_AND_FIXES_DRAFT.md |
# POPStarter Patches and Fixes Draft ## Patch taxonomy POPStarter documentation appears to involve several kinds of external/injected files: - `PATCH_X.BIN` - Compatibility modes and visual/IGR texture patches. - Example: `$NOPAL` is described as equivalent to... |
| docs/RESEARCH GAPS AND VERIFICATION.md | docs/RESEARCH_GAPS_AND_VERIFICATION.md |
# Research Gaps and Verification Checklist ## Must verify by package inspection - `POPSTARTER_MC-Network.zip` - Confirm exact filenames. - Confirm required MC paths. - Confirm `.DAT` vs `.DAY`. - Confirm `poweroff.irx` vs `poweroff.irc`. - Confirm whether file... |
| docs/SITE SPECIFICATION.md | docs/SITE_SPECIFICATION.md |
# Site Build Specification for Codex ## Goal Build the most complete public POPStarter documentation site available. The site should act as: - recovered documentation archive - practical install guide - command reference - storage/launcher matrix - troubleshoo... |
| docs/SOURCE INVENTORY.md | docs/SOURCE_INVENTORY.md |
# POPStarter Source Inventory Seed Generated: 2026-06-21 14:01 UTC This is a seed inventory for Codex or another research agent. It is not complete; it captures the sources and findings gathered so far. ## Primary / high-value sources ### krHACKen PSX-Place PO... |
| docs/STORAGE MATRIX DRAFT.md | docs/STORAGE_MATRIX_DRAFT.md |
# POPStarter Storage and Launcher Matrix Draft This is a seed matrix. It merges user-tested layout notes with public-source findings. Verify filenames against actual packages before publishing. ## USB - OPL Apps page per-game renamed ELF - Device: USB mass sto... |
| source notes/assistant research notes.md | source_notes/assistant_research_notes.md |
# Assistant Research Notes ## Key observed facts from web research - PSX-Place POPStarter first post defines POPStarter as a launcher for PS1 games in combination with Sony's PS2 POPS emulator. - PSX-Place warns not to post direct links to POPS binaries such a... |
| source notes/user uploaded notes raw.md | source_notes/user_uploaded_notes_raw.md |
More information I have - some of the links are likely dead though: # **Official POPStarter Pages :** (download link omitted) ** * [ShaolinAssassin](https://bitbucket.org/ShaolinAssassin/popstarter-documentation-stuff/wiki/Home)'s Official Guide.** ** * [krHAC... |
| research/CONFLICTS.md | research/CONFLICTS.md |
# POPStarter Conflicts and Decisions Generated: 2026-06-21 ## PATCH_9.BIN Meaning ### Claims - PSX-Place page 4: krHACKen says attached `PATCH_9.BIN`, placed in the POPS folder, should disable the bugged ELF loader and let IGR exit normally. - Seed/ElOtroLado-... |
| research/IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.md | research/IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md |
# POPStarter Documentation Site Implementation Plan Generated: 2026-06-21 ## Scope Build a preservation-grade static POPStarter documentation site from the local seed pack plus live source checks. The site must remain legally safe: no Sony POPS binaries, BIOS ... |
| research/MISSING.md | research/MISSING.md |
# Missing and Unrecovered Items Generated: 2026-06-21 ## Highest Priority 1. Extract Archive.org backup `backup-popstarter-documentation-stuff-wiki-from-2017-and-2020`. 2. Inspect legal POPStarter-side package file trees: - `POPSTARTER_MC-Network.zip` - `POPSt... |
| research/SOURCE AUDIT.md | research/SOURCE_AUDIT.md |
# POPStarter Source Audit Generated: 2026-06-21 ## Summary This audit tracks which sources were used, what each source is reliable for, and where claims remain unresolved. No Sony POPS binaries, BIOS files, or proprietary packages were downloaded or stored. ##... |
| research/raw/web/bdm-assault.md | research/raw/web/bdm-assault.md |
# Source Notes: BDM Assault URL: https://github.com/israpps/BDMAssault Checked: 2026-06-21 ## Captured Observations - BDM Assault describes itself as bringing exFAT USB support to old closed-source PS2 homebrew that can load external USB drivers, including POP... |
| research/raw/web/elotrolado-first-post.md | research/raw/web/elotrolado-first-post.md |
# Source Notes: ElOtroLado First Post URL: mention-only source; no public outbound link Checked: 2026-06-21 ## Captured Observations - First post was visible as edited 379 times, last on 2026-06-07. - It identifies r13 Beta 2019/06/05 as final. - It lists fina... |
| research/raw/web/popsloader-sources.md | research/raw/web/popsloader-sources.md |
# Source Notes: POPSLoader and POPSLoader Fork URLs: - https://www.psx-place.com/resources/popsloader.1396/ - https://www.psx-place.com/resources/fork-popsloader-for-mmce-mx4sio-usb-and-apahdd.1665/ Checked: 2026-06-21 ## Captured Observations ### El_isra POPS... |
| research/raw/web/psx-place-igr-loader-disable.md | research/raw/web/psx-place-igr-loader-disable.md |
# Source Notes: PSX-Place IGR / Loader Disable URLs: - https://www.psx-place.com/threads/popstarter.19139/page-4 - https://www.psx-place.com/threads/popstarter.19139/page-15 Checked: 2026-06-21 ## Captured Observations - Page 4, post #64: krHACKen tells Peppe9... |
| research/raw/web/psx-place-popstarter.md | research/raw/web/psx-place-popstarter.md |
# Source Notes: PSX-Place POPStarter Thread URL: https://www.psx-place.com/threads/popstarter.19139/ Checked: 2026-06-21 ## Captured Observations - Title shown: `PS2 POPStarter 2019/06/05`. - Thread starter: krHACKen. - First post says POPStarter is a launcher... |
| README.md | README.md |
# POPStarter Documentation Preservation Site This repository contains a seed pack and a generated static documentation site for POPStarter, the PS2 homebrew launcher used with Sony's PS2 POPS PS1 emulator. The site is intentionally source-driven. Claims are ta... |
| CODEX COPY PASTE PROMPT.md | CODEX_COPY_PASTE_PROMPT.md |
You are Codex working in a repository that contains a seed pack for rebuilding the best available POPStarter documentation site. Your job: 1. Read every file in this repository/zip before changing anything. 2. Research POPStarter much more deeply than the seed... |
| CODEX COPY PASTE PROMPT.txt | CODEX_COPY_PASTE_PROMPT.txt |
You are Codex working in a repository that contains a seed pack for rebuilding the best available POPStarter documentation site. Your job: 1. Read every file in this repository/zip before changing anything. 2. Research POPStarter much more deeply than the seed... |
Local Source Archive
All local seed docs, research notes, raw source captures, prompts, and project README rendered as searchable pages.