Use this approach if you need the latest unreleased features or plan to contribute to the codebase.
git clone https://github.com/paulie-io/paulie-core.git
cd paulie-core
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -e .
The -e flag installs in "editable" mode, allowing you to modify source files and see changes immediately.
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If you have spent any time in the darker corners of the Cyberpunk 2077 modding community, you have likely heard the whispered legend of the Paulie Install. It isn’t a new DLC, a graphics driver, or a developer patch. It is something far more revolutionary: a user-created, community-driven method to fundamentally overhaul the game’s stability, texture streaming, and performance on mid-range hardware.
In this long-form guide, we will dissect everything you need to know about the Paulie Install. From what it is and why it was created, to a step-by-step installation walkthrough, troubleshooting common errors, and finally, whether this mod is right for your gaming rig in 2025. paulie install
This is the most common question. Because the Paulie Install modifies game archives and uses a Redscript injection, it is not compatible with the REDmod official modding tool. However, it is perfectly safe for single-player use.
Warning: Do not attempt a Paulie Install if you plan to play Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer (which doesn't officially exist) or if you are using cross-platform save files for Phantom Liberty on a Steam Deck. The memory pool overrides can confuse the cloud save validation.
Version Compatibility:
For a production-grade paulie install, you need a systemd unit (Linux) or launchd (macOS). Below is a systemd example. Use this approach if you need the latest
Create /etc/systemd/system/paulie.service:
[Unit] Description=Paulie Job Scheduler After=network.target[Service] User=paulie Group=paulie WorkingDirectory=/opt/paulie Environment="PAULIE_CONFIG=/opt/paulie/config.yaml" ExecStart=/opt/paulie-env/bin/paulie start Restart=on-failure RestartSec=10
[Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target
Enable and start:
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable paulie
sudo systemctl start paulie
sudo systemctl status paulie
Open PowerShell as an Administrator and run:
irm https://get.paulie.dev/windows.ps1 | iex
This command utilizes Invoke-RestMethod to fetch the script and Invoke-Expression to run it immediately.