PyLibMS 3.3.9

Python library built for the libMessageStudio (LMS) proprietary file formats from Nintendo. Supports MSBT, MSBP, and soon to be MSBF.

PylibMS

PylibMS is a library built in Python 3.12+ for the libMessageStudio (LMS) proprietary file formats (msbt, msbp, msbf) from Nintendo. It supports the following:

• Full reading and writing of MSBT files.
• Full reading of MSBP files.
• Supports encoded/decoded attributes
• Supporting encoded/decoded tags 1:1 with Nintendo's official tool and BB code Syntax.
• Additional tag manipulation.

This library is designed to support LMS revision 3.0 and above, with the associated file formats used across the following Nintendo platforms:

• Wii (Specific titles only)
• Nintendo 3DS
• Wii U
• Mobile (Specific titles only)
• Nintendo Switch

MSBF is currently in the works.

Features and Usage

Simple preview of the library is below. See the wiki for more explanations and examples.

Reading

MSBT

from lms.message.msbtio import read_msbt_path

msbt = read_msbt_path("Game.msbt")

Writing

from lms.message.msbtio import write_msbt_path

write_msbt_path("Out_Game.msbt")

Adding/Editing Presets

To add or edit Preset, you may create an issue with the relevant yaml file and the game it is for.

Installation

pip install PylibMS

Pip Page

Build Instructions

Python version must be >=3.12.

Clone the repository, then run pip install (venv recommended)

git clone https://github.com/AbdyyEee/PylibMS.git
cd PylibMS
pip install -e 

Credits & Sources

• Nintendo-File-Formats by Kinnay: For existing information on the MSBT and MSBP file formats.
• Trippixyz: For helping me get started general decompilation of the formats and general help.
• AeonSake: Inspiration for some the implementation of the library and a bit of general help.