✨ Mini / Restore Toggle – Compact Mode Plugin for Cheat Engine ✨
The Lightweight Cheat Engine plugin introduces a compact UI mode for the main application window, designed to optimize the workspace for advanced users. This plugin allows you to instantly hide or restore scan-related panels and extra interface components, thereby reducing visual distractions and focusing attention on memory records and active tasks.
By activating Cheat Engine Mini mode, you can toggle between a full-featured interface and a streamlined layout that prioritizes essential elements. This functionality is particularly beneficial during debugging, reverse engineering, or trainer development, where a clutter-free environment enhances concentration and efficiency. The plugin operates without permanently altering the default layout, ensuring that you can revert to the standard configuration at any time.
Designed for professionals who require a cleaner workspace, this tool supports a streamlined and efficient workflow by eliminating non-essential panels and controls. Whether you are analyzing memory structures or developing custom trainers, the compact UI mode provides a focused interface that adapts to your immediate needs, improving productivity without sacrificing access to critical features.


🔥 Plugin Overview 🔥
- Version: 1.0
- Author: mul0
- Website: https://mul0.com
- Hotkey: F8
🚀 Key Features 🚀
With a single key press or menu click, the plugin hides scan-related UI elements, including:
- Scan options panel
- Scan buttons (New Scan / Next Scan / Undo Scan)
- Value type & scan type selectors
- Scan value input fields
- Logo panel and auxiliary UI blocks
- Found count label (visually minimized)
This creates a clean, minimal interface ideal for working with address lists, structures, memory viewer, or Auto Assemble scripts.
⌨️ Hotkey Support ⌨️
- F8 — Toggle Mini / Restore mode instantly
Perfect for fast workflow switching without touching the mouse.
🪟 Menu Integration 🪟
The plugin adds a dedicated menu item to Cheat Engine’s main menu:
- Caption dynamically changes:
- ✨ Mini → when full UI is visible
- 🪟 Restore → when compact mode is active
This makes the current UI state always clear.
⚙️ How to Install ⚙️
- Place the “MiCompactMode.lua” file into Cheat Engine’s autorun (Cheat Engine\autorun) folder
- Restart Cheat Engine
- Use F8 or the menu item to toggle Compact Mode
That’s it — no configuration required.
ℹ️ DPI Notice (Important for Visual Layout) ℹ️
Please note that UI layout may vary depending on your system DPI scaling.
If the compact (Mini) mode does not look perfectly aligned on your system, you can manually adjust the following variable in the plugin:
local MINI_OFFSET = 176
Use the value that best matches your DPI scaling:
- 100% DPI → MINI_OFFSET = 120
- 125% DPI → MINI_OFFSET = 140
- 150% DPI → MINI_OFFSET = 176
These values control the vertical offset used when switching to Mini mode and are purely visual.
Changing this value does not affect Cheat Engine functionality, only the layout.
After modifying the value:
- Save the file
- Reload the plugin or restart Cheat Engine
This allows you to fine-tune the UI for the most comfortable visual appearance on your setup.
💬 Feedback & Updates 💬
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