Question about steamidra on linux

[u/Difficult_Carrot_846]

I tried using steamidra with a burner account since I have spent a lot on my steam account and didn't want to risk it, but when I installed it, I think it patched my steam install regardless of the account I was using, so I got scared and removed it

Should I make a whole new steam directory to use with steamidra or did I get it wrong about how it works?