Its funny... everyone asked for a auto hacker back in the day and now no one uses it anymore. I really think it is useful for people that dont want to ++++ up their PHP files... its to bad....

I like the concept -- but I'm still having to go in a modifying all of the php files cuz I'm having a problem with CuteFTPs' chmod. It says it is doing it -- but vbhacks says they're still locked.

I have 15 viewing styles (www.moparstyle.net) so it is a real time saver.

BTW -- we all know my now that being a board admin is a thankless job. Everyone wants stuff, they're usually unwilling to help, and do not appear to appreciate the trouble people go through to give them more features. People just like to complain.

Just got around to this poll - I voted "no" because I prefer looking at the code I add to files for the following reasons:

1) Security - never now what loophole bad code can create in your forums - so always check the code you add.

2) Improvements - most of the time I can rationalize hacks so that they are more efficient, use less queries and fit better with my site.

3) Debugging - if bugs occur, I know where to look for errors.

Where can you dl vBhacker?
lol. Sorry, can't find it!

I did not vote because I have not tried vBHacker, however I just tried to install a hack on my local system, this one:

Avatars Hack (Categories & Permissions) for vBulletin 2.2.x
v1.31 (9-29-2002) - 2001,2002 Bad Madman
tested with vB Version 2.2.5 - 2.2.8

And, IMHO, this has by far THE best Instructions and Install Util that I have seen for a hack. Especially the double click on the code that you need to find or to replace. It is simple and clear to understand, even for people that do not know too much about coding ( as myself ).

I wish there were more hacks that installed as easy as this one.

Avatar Hack 1.31

Would anyone mind telling me what vbHacker is? Maybe give me a link? Sorry, I'm new around here.

This is an old thread and if you had searhced you would have found it :)

It's a hack by firefly basically which creates installer php files which automatically install hacks for you. However I haven't seen a hack with it for ages due to the fact that often code changes are made to the same line.

I'm building a more comprehensive system similar to the vBHacker, but then one that will still let you (or rather, force you to) make all the file edits yourself. So, the favorite pastime of most people in this thread, as far as installing Hacks goes, is kept the same - you do the file edits manually. It's all the other stuff that gets automated with my system (queries, running custom PHP code, importing phrases and templates, creating menu items automatically, creating template groups automatically, etc.). Oh, and mine is only for vB3 of course... :)

I'll post a big thread about it tomorrow :)