Tutorial:Modding tutorial - Revision history

Bilka: Changelog format page moved to lua-api.factorio.com

2025-12-15T15:13:16Z

Changelog format page moved to lua-api.factorio.com

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	* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.		* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.
	* <s>[[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.</s> (Beware that this uses the 1.1 API, so many examples will not work in 2.0+ without modifications)		* <s>[[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.</s> (Beware that this uses the 1.1 API, so many examples will not work in 2.0+ without modifications)
	* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.
	* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.		* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.
	* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)		* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)

Bilka: typo

2025-09-18T11:10:59Z

typo

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	** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]		** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]
	** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-auxiliary.html Auxiliary modding API docs]		** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-auxiliary.html Auxiliary modding API docs]
	*** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/mod-structure.html Mod structure]] — More details on how mods need to be structured in order to be loaded by the game.		*** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/mod-structure.html Mod structure] — More details on how mods need to be structured in order to be loaded by the game.
	* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations		* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations
	* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations		* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations

Bilka: Mod structure page moved to lua-api.factorio.com

2025-09-18T11:10:51Z

Mod structure page moved to lua-api.factorio.com

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	* [[Tutorial:Modding tutorial/Gangsir\|Modding tutorial/Gangsir]] — A simple modding tutorial that suits beginners well.		* [[Tutorial:Modding tutorial/Gangsir\|Modding tutorial/Gangsir]] — A simple modding tutorial that suits beginners well.
	* [[Tutorial:Mod structure\|Mod structure]] — More details on how mods need to be structured in order to be loaded by the game.
	* [[Tutorial:Scripting\|Scripting]] — A small tutorial that focuses on run-time scripting and provides some info on how to use the story script.		* [[Tutorial:Scripting\|Scripting]] — A small tutorial that focuses on run-time scripting and provides some info on how to use the story script.
	* [[Tutorial:Mod settings\|Mod settings]] — A comprehensive tutorial about how to create and use mod settings.		* [[Tutorial:Mod settings\|Mod settings]] — A comprehensive tutorial about how to create and use mod settings.
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	** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-prototype.html Prototype documentation]		** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-prototype.html Prototype documentation]
	** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]		** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]
			** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-auxiliary.html Auxiliary modding API docs]
			*** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/mod-structure.html Mod structure]] — More details on how mods need to be structured in order to be loaded by the game.
	* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations		* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations
	* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations		* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations

Xorimuth: Warn that "Inspecting a live mod" tutorial is 1.1-based.

2025-02-27T14:03:44Z

Warn that "Inspecting a live mod" tutorial is 1.1-based.

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	* [[Tutorial:Mod settings\|Mod settings]] — A comprehensive tutorial about how to create and use mod settings.		* [[Tutorial:Mod settings\|Mod settings]] — A comprehensive tutorial about how to create and use mod settings.
	* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.		* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.
	* [[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.		* <s>[[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.</s> (Beware that this uses the 1.1 API, so many examples will not work in 2.0+ without modifications)
	* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.		* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.
	* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.		* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.

PennyJim: Update the broken API link

2025-01-04T19:37:13Z

Update the broken API link

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	* [[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.		* [[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.
	* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.		* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.
	* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([~~http~~://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.		* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.
	* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)		* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)
	* [https://github.com/ClaudeMetz/UntitledGuiGuide/wiki Untitled GUI Guide] — A tutorial about building custom interfaces that also expands into more advanced parts of GUI modding.		* [https://github.com/ClaudeMetz/UntitledGuiGuide/wiki Untitled GUI Guide] — A tutorial about building custom interfaces that also expands into more advanced parts of GUI modding.

PennyJim: Cross out the outdated NoiseExpression tutorial

2025-01-04T19:35:39Z

Cross out the outdated NoiseExpression tutorial

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	* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.		* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.
	* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([http://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.		* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([http://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.
	* [https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].		* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)
	* [https://github.com/ClaudeMetz/UntitledGuiGuide/wiki Untitled GUI Guide] — A tutorial about building custom interfaces that also expands into more advanced parts of GUI modding.		* [https://github.com/ClaudeMetz/UntitledGuiGuide/wiki Untitled GUI Guide] — A tutorial about building custom interfaces that also expands into more advanced parts of GUI modding.
	* [https://forums.factorio.com/106661 Controller modding guide / FAQ] — A guide about building your mod to support controllers (game pads).		* [https://forums.factorio.com/106661 Controller modding guide / FAQ] — A guide about building your mod to support controllers (game pads).

Bilka: Translations of the modding tutorials are allowed

2023-11-13T20:45:07Z

Translations of the modding tutorials are allowed

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	* [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=135 Factorio sub-forum for mod development tools]		* [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=135 Factorio sub-forum for mod development tools]
	<noinclude>		<noinclude>{{Languages}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Tutorials]]		* [[Tutorials]]

Ickputzdirwech: Removed {{Languages}}. added category modding

2023-11-12T09:40:09Z

Removed {{Languages}}. added category modding

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	* [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=135 Factorio sub-forum for mod development tools]		* [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=135 Factorio sub-forum for mod development tools]
	<noinclude>~~{{Languages}}~~		<noinclude>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Tutorials]]		* [[Tutorials]]
	* [[Modding]]		* [[Modding]]
	* [[:Category:Technical]] — Documentation of technical formats and API's not related to modding</noinclude>		* [[:Category:Technical]] — Documentation of technical formats and API's not related to modding

			[[Category:Modding]]
			</noinclude>

Bilka: updated the migrations link as well

2023-09-21T11:33:46Z

updated the migrations link as well

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	** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]		** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]
	* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations		* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations
	* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/~~Migrations~~.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations		* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/auxiliary/migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations
	* [https://github.com/wube/factorio-data Factorio data github repository] — Tracks changes of the lua prototype definitions in Factorio in between releases		* [https://github.com/wube/factorio-data Factorio data github repository] — Tracks changes of the lua prototype definitions in Factorio in between releases
	* [[Tutorial:Modding FAQ\|Modding FAQ]]		* [[Tutorial:Modding FAQ\|Modding FAQ]]

Bilka: update doc links to migrated prototype docs

2023-09-21T11:05:55Z

update doc links to migrated prototype docs

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	=== Additional info ===		=== Additional info ===
	* [~~[Tutorial~~:Modding ~~FAQ\|Modding FAQ]~~]		* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest Modding API docs] - Overview page of the modding API documentation website
	* [~~[Prototype definitions\|~~Prototype documentation]]		** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-prototype.html Prototype documentation]
			** [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/index-runtime.html Documentation of the runtime API]
	* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations		* [[Scenario system]] — Save-based mods ("soft mods") and their limitations
	* [http://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/ Factorio API Documentation] — Documentation of the runtime api
	* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/Migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations		* [https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/Migrations.html Migrations guide] — All information about mod migrations
	* [https://github.com/wube/factorio-data Factorio data github repository] — Tracks changes of the lua prototype definitions in Factorio in between releases.		* [https://github.com/wube/factorio-data Factorio data github repository] — Tracks changes of the lua prototype definitions in Factorio in between releases
			* [[Tutorial:Modding FAQ\|Modding FAQ]]

	=== Third-Party Tools ===		=== Third-Party Tools ===

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	* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.		* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.
	* <s>[[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.</s> (Beware that this uses the 1.1 API, so many examples will not work in 2.0+ without modifications)		* <s>[[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.</s> (Beware that this uses the 1.1 API, so many examples will not work in 2.0+ without modifications)
	* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.
	* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.		* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.
	* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)		* <s>[https://togos.github.io/togos-example-noise-programs/ Noise Expressions] — A tutorial about generating terrain, complete with [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/togos-example-noise-programs example mod].</s> (Shows the 1.1 format which has significantly changed for 2.0)

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	* [[Tutorial:Mod settings\|Mod settings]] — A comprehensive tutorial about how to create and use mod settings.		* [[Tutorial:Mod settings\|Mod settings]] — A comprehensive tutorial about how to create and use mod settings.
	* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.		* [[Tutorial:Localisation\|Localisation]] — A tutorial about how to format and use localisation, which is how mods are translated.
	* [[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.		* <s>[[Tutorial:Inspecting a live mod\|Inspecting a live mod]] — An annotated tour of a mod that is live on the mod portal right now.</s> (Beware that this uses the 1.1 API, so many examples will not work in 2.0+ without modifications)
	* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.		* [[Tutorial:Mod changelog format\|Mod changelog format]] — The formatting requirements for the mod changelog.txt file.
	* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.		* [[Tutorial:Script interfaces\|Script interfaces]] — A small tutorial about script interfaces ([https://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/classes/LuaRemote.html LuaRemote]) and custom keyboard shortcuts.