3DS Storefront

3DS Storefront
General
Author	Cave Johnson
Type	Utilities
Version	0.6
License	MIT License
Last Updated	2026/01/12
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3DS Storefront is a Nintendo 3DS homebrew application that allows users to host virtual storefronts and download files directly to their console.

A default storefront is included, maintained by the developer, which hosts selected content and examples.

Features

• Download files directly to the SD card
• Supports multiple storefronts
• Meta-storefront support (storefronts that link to other storefronts)
• Hardware-compatible direct download links
• Optional desktop tool for automated storefront creation

Installation

Extract the archive to the root of your SD card Launch the app using the Homebrew Launcher

Usage

Changing Storefront

Press X and enter a new storefront ID

Alternatively:

Edit /3ds/3DS-Storefront/store.url on the SD card

You may also contact the developer on Discord to request inclusion in the default storefront:

https://discord.com/users/756198884233183262

Creating a Storefront

Using 3DS Storefront Tool (Recommended)

Create a folder containing your storefront files Download and extract 3DS Storefront Tool Run storefront.bat Log in with a Google account When prompted, select:

1. • Advanced → Go to 3DS Storefront Tool (unsafe) → Continue

Create a storefront:

 storefront create "C:/Path/To/Storefront/Folder" 

To update:

 storefront push "C:/Path/To/Storefront/Folder" 

Add files only (no deletions):

 storefront push "C:/Path/To/Storefront/Folder" --add-only 

Manual Storefront Creation

Create a folder on Google Drive Set sharing to Anyone with the link Upload your files Create storefront.json with the following format:

 { "name":["link","file name","/directory"] } 

link – Direct download link

file name – Output filename (with extension)

/directory – Destination directory on SD card

Important: No trailing comma on the last entry.

Example

 { "Portal 2 for 3DS":["https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1zr99VsVybvAacDvqwz2ij4B2fhassxrp","Portal 2.cia","/cias"] } 

Upload storefront.json to Google Drive and extract the file ID from its direct download link. Replace the ID in:

 SD:/3ds/3DS-Storefront/store.url 

Getting Direct Download Links

Google Drive share links will not work directly.

Use:

https://sites.google.com/site/gdocs2direct/

Paste the generated link into storefront.json.

Meta-Storefronts

Meta-storefronts list other storefronts instead of files.

 { "name":["link","storefront"] } 

The second value must be exactly "storefront"

No directory value is used

Files and storefronts can be mixed:

 { "name":["link","storefront"], "name":["link","file name","/directory"] } 

Users can choose whether to enter a sub-storefront or access files directly.

Changelog

V0.1

Functional on Citra

Not compatible with real hardware due to TinyURL usage

V0.2

Switched to direct download links for hardware compatibility

Added support for meta-storefronts

V0.3

Changed internal file extension from .url to .3sf

Introduced 3DS Storefront Tool for automated storefront creation

V0.4

Filenames generated by the tool now include file extensions

Fixed issues with truncated filenames (e.g. file.tar.gz)

Added a prototype GUI and settings menu

V0.5

Improved vignette rendering

Groundwork added for icons (files and storefronts)

Note: Delete sdmc:/3ds/3DS-Storefront/settings.json before first launch

V0.6

A few bug fixes and the ability to view images you download were added

Credits

• Niels Lohmann – json.hpp
• Dwad – devkitPro VS Code template

External Links

GitHub: https://github.com/Drake-Rochelle/3DS-Storefront