Developers frequently host their open-source PKG store files and tools (such as the base PS3HEN packages) directly on GitHub, ensuring no malicious software is included. You can check community spaces like the Videostore GitHub Repository to explore files and releases.

The Video Store by Videogames SCZ acts as an all-in-one database hosted externally. It allows users to browse an extensive catalog of:

A .pkg file is Sony's proprietary package format used to deliver games, patches, and applications. Custom stores like Video Store function by adding custom XML files into your console's system directories. These XML menus point directly to remote servers where the .pkg binaries are securely hosted.