_reports/collector-method.md

Locally hosted game-file collection

Source catalog: https://garbsoftball.com/g

This is a Hugging Face public storage bucket, not a dataset repository. Files under site/ preserve their original server-relative paths and bytes. Geometry Dash, external frame embeds, proxied entries, and identified externally hosted game launchers are excluded.

This is a static-dependency capture, not a verified complete/offline game release. See _reports/inventory.json for every catalog entry and each _reports/games/ manifest for captured files, failed requests, and external dependencies. Dynamically generated filenames, streaming assets, runtime-only downloads, servers, and online features may be missing. No game is marked gameplay-tested.

Do not assume that downloading only an index.html retrieves a game. Download its recorded assets as well. Original scripts may still reference external services or absolute paths and may require hosting from the site/ root; these original-file captures are NOT self-contained HTML conversions or a promise of file:// compatibility. Bucket storage is not a configured game web server.

Uploads are processed in small batches. Local copies are deleted after the uploaded objects are listed and their sizes verified. SHA-256 hashes are recorded for source-byte verification. A source 404/error is recorded, not silently treated as a game asset.

Original games/assets retain their owners' rights. Source-site availability is not proof of redistribution permission. This bucket was made public at the account owner's explicit request. No new license is granted.