LaunchBox PowerShell Scripts

A collection of PowerShell scripts used to manipulate, normalize, and align data with LaunchBox / Big Box configurations.
This repo is intended as a toolbox for cleaning metadata, mass-updating fields, transforming files, and generating/repairing LaunchBox-friendly outputs.

Goals

• Keep LaunchBox data consistent and predictable
• Reduce manual editing inside LaunchBox by automating bulk changes
• Provide repeatable workflows for importing, cleaning, and restructuring data
• Store scripts in one place with documentation and examples

What You’ll Find Here

Scripts may include tasks like:

• Cleaning/normalizing game titles (region tags, punctuation, casing, etc.)
• Renaming ROM/media files to match LaunchBox entries (or vice versa)
• Converting and transforming data sources (CSV/JSON/XML) into LaunchBox-aligned formats
• Finding duplicates / mismatches across Platforms, Playlists, and Metadata
• Bulk edits to LaunchBox XML files (with backups and safety checks)
• Auditing missing media or broken paths
• Generating reports for import review

⚠️ Many LaunchBox settings and game libraries are stored in XML. Scripts that modify XML should be used carefully and always with backups.