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Description
This is a collection of tools to mod makers to test, make, edit mod and modpacks
Feel Free to suggest any mod making related mods to the list, i love new tools to know or use.


Usefull Links:
General
Jecrells - how to make a mod[ludeon.com] xml, c# and more
spdskatr - Modding Resources[spdskatr.github.io]


Art
How to make Rimworld Artstyle by spdskatr[spdskatr.github.io]
Ekksu's guide to draw vanilla sprites[imgur.com]
Seraphile's guide to masks[github.com]
RGB codes for Vanilla stuff[rimworldwiki.com]
.PNG files of core textures from B19[www.dropbox.com]
.PSD files of core textures from 1.0[www.dropbox.com]
Newest one from tynan him self[ludeon.com]


Xml
XML Auto-Documentation[ludeon.com] (see last page for 1.1)(all xml tags)
PatchOperations[rimworldwiki.com]
Wiki xml tag discriptions[rimworldwiki.com] (note its outdated A9)
Visual Studio code[code.visualstudio.com] for xml coding
(i suggest using "XML Tools", "Auto Close Tag" and maybe "Show Unsaved Changes" extensions (C# if doing that)


C#
Use Visual Studio 2019 to debug your own mods[ludeon.com]
Visual Studio[visualstudio.microsoft.com] for compiling assemblies
Decompiling assemblies[rimworldwiki.com] for compiling
How to setup C# assembly[ludeon.com]


Libaries
Hugslib - modder tools and mod option to make mod setting menud (C#)
Harmony - C# tools? not sure, but most likely needed if you doing C# modding


Videos
Youtube playlist about rimworld modding
Items (36)
4M Mehni's Misc Modifications [1.2-1.3]
Created by Mehni
Adds various settings to customise your RimWorld experience. Chockful with the best QoL tweaks imaginable. v0.1.1.8 Current features include: - Bugfixes for vanilla issues The game gives up on sending you manhunter packs once you reach a certain size. No m...
Architect Icons
Created by marcin212
Architect Icons adds visual cues to the Arrchitect Tab. No more random clicking to find stuff! If a mod isn't supported, a placeholder icon is used. You can suggest icon support for specific mods. In the future, there might be an API for mod authors to inc...
Character Editor
Created by VOID
last update: v1.6.3 build on 2025-07-21 for RimWorld v1.6.4523 Editor for humanlike pawns on map and for crashlanding (colonists, enemies, dead pawns) MOD FEATURES • editor for pawns on map and for crashlanding • editable: body, head, hair, skin color, app...
Dubs Performance Analyzer
Created by Dubwise
This is a dry boring technical tool to analyze the cpu usage of specific parts of the game to help players and modders figure out performance issues. Bug Reports / Issue Tracker https://github.com/Dubwise56/Dubs-Performance-Analyzer/issues Don't go witch h...
Harmony
Created by Brrainz
This mod contains the C# library Harmony for all RimWorld mods. Harmony is a library that is used by many mods. In RimWorld 1.x or older the library was included inside C# mods and there was no need to load it as a separate mod. However, RimWorld versions ...
HugsLib
Created by Symbolic
This is a library that provides shared functionality for other mods. For best results, make sure that HugsLib comes right after Core in your mod load order. Also includes the Log Publisher: press Ctrl+F12 to upload your Rimworld logs and get a link to easi...
Mod Manager
Created by Fluffy
Juggle your mods like a pro! https://headers.karel-kroeze.nl/title/Features.png A cleaner, better Mod management screen. separate lists for available and active modscreate and delete local copies of steam modscreate and load mod list backupsload mod list f...
ModCheck (Continued)
Created by Mlie
https://i.imgur.com/buuPQel.png Update of Nightinggales mod https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1544705976 All functionallity of this mod exists in the base-game now so it will not be updated further This mod has not been tested with man...
ModSync RW
Created by KiameV
Find out when there are newer versions of a non-steam game available. Consider this a spiritual successor of ModSync.ninja (which should be disabled before use). The main difference being that this is not centralized; thus no cost to run. This leverages ho...
Optional Icons for Architect Icons
Created by Proxyer
IMPORTANT DO NOT WRITE REQUESTS IN COMMENTS. Why icon request instead of a comment in the request thread. 1. To avoid having to search for and review the workshop from the name of the mod icon request. I eliminated the possibility that I didn't know the na...
Power Indicators
Created by erdelf
Enables a little indicator on build designators if power is needed or if it's refuelable. Should work with every mod. Thanks to Shinzy for the cover. https://github.com/erdelf/PowerIndicators/...
PublisherPlus
Created by Jaxe
Provides extended options for publishing mods to the Steam Workshop. This 'mod' has no effect on gameplay and should only be used by mod developers who intend to upload to the Steam platform. Probably the most useful feature of this mod is the ability to e...
Reorderer
Created by Jaxe
Ever wanted to rearrange the main button tabs at the bottom of the screen? How about architect categories? This mod allows reordering those and even hiding main button tabs, including any added by other mods. It should be 100% compatible with any mod, does...
RimPy Mod Manager Database
Created by Paladin
https://i.imgur.com/esTPMeZ.png This is a database for RimPy Mod Manager. You need to download an app to actually use all of it benefits (check Download section below). Database contains latest information about mods and latest versions of community made a...
ShowModDesignators
Created by erdelf
Similar functionality in the base game since 1.3.3093. You want to know what mod an item/pawn/backstory etc. is from ? This mod adds a new line at the end of the description with the name of the mod Preview image done by Mitz https://github.com/RimWorld-CC...
Smart Speed
Created by Sarg Bjornson
https://i.imgur.com/rLaa7So.png Updated 12/06/25: Updated to 1.6 Features: - Enables ultra fast speed without developer mode - Adds ultra speed icon - Allows you to set Event speed multiplier by right clicking the speed arrows. Event speed multiplier defin...
Startup impact
Created by AUTOMATIC
ABOUT Measures how long it takes for mods to load. Use the button in main menu to view statistics. It's only possible to measure C# constructor timings for mods that are below this mod in load order, so this mod should as close to the top of load order as ...
GUILocator
Created by Brrainz
A small helper mod that logs most drawing methods involved in GUI drawing when you middle-mouse click on a graphical element. Currently only patches methods in Verse.Widgets that contain a Rect parameter. If you like this mod, check out my other mods on st...
ToolBox
Created by Nif
https://i.imgur.com/pLIIppn.png ToolBox is an XML based framework, designed for making mod settings that allow changes to ThingDef properties. Examples: cost, hitpoints, beauty, etc. It can also be used to provide a guide or information regarding your mod....
Gizmo Begone!
Created by Nif
https://i.imgur.com/KJvD2se.png Tired of bloats? Those pesky squares taking up your screen? Well, worry no more! With Gizmo Begone, a single click can fix it all. By simply going to Gizmo Begone's settings, you'll find every ThingDef and TerrainDef you'll ...
RIMMSqol
Created by Razuhl
-- content editor, modding, qol, pathfinding, storyteller, ai, bug fixes -- Adds over 1000 editable properties for game objects. This allows modding the game through an UI while it is running. Ability to edit characters during a game with configurable cost...
Allow Tool
Created by Symbolic
A set of tools to make your life on the Rim a bit easier. Easily forbid and unforbid items, select similar things, have things hauled urgently and affect the entire map with powerful new tool extensions. Allow Tool can be safely added to existing games. No...
Auto links
Created by AUTOMATIC
Automatically adds hyperlinks to descriptions: Recipe ⟷ Result Recipe ⟷ Ingredient (excluding optional ingredients) Recipe ⟷ Research Recipe ⟷ Workbench Recipe ⟷ Body part / Body part group Buildable ⟷ Research Buildable ⟷ Ingredient (excluding optional in...
Better ModMismatch Window
Created by 정구지
this mod will fix vanila's uncomfortable Mod Mismatch Window to github style. added mod will be indicated with green color. removed mod will be indicated with red color. + yellow means the version has changed. this mod doesn't need specific load order. saf...
Camera+
Created by Brrainz
You want more zoom and different paning? This little mod enhances the in-game camera so you can zoom in much more than usual. Perfect for this one great screenshot or for showing your viewers all the details while streaming. INCOMPATIBILITIES Some mods mes...
ED-EnhancedOptions
Created by Jaxxa
Version: 1.3.0.0 Links to all my mods including non steam versions available at: https://github.com/jaxxa/JaxxaRimworldReleaseCollection/blob/master/README.md This now requires the seperate Harmony Mod: https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?i...
EdB Prepare Carefully
Created by edbmods
Customize your RimWorld colonists, choose your gear and prepare carefully for your crash landing! Use the optional point limits to try to create a balanced start or keep points disabled to build the starting group that you always wanted to try. Save your s...
Replace Stuff
Created by Uuugggg
Place buildings anywhere, on top of existing things, and the game will handle it. NOT dead for 1.6! My notes on 1.6 but TL;DR: 1.6 only adds blueprints over walls - doesn't make it a single job, doesn't preserve settings of replaced beds, doesn't do many o...
ResearchPal
Created by Charlotte
1.3 UPDATE PLEASE USE THE FORK https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2351393394 Smooth painless research This is a fork of ResearchTree by Fluffy. Main difference is when the tree is generated and the tree layout. The tree is generated whe...
Restart RimWorld
Created by NotooShabby
A simple widget to restart RimWorld. Used in debug mode. It works well with Hugslib. Choose an option in HugsLib's restart menu, and click this widget. The game will restart, reload all dlls and defs, etc. and reload the save you designate in HugsLib. A ha...
FSharp.Core
Created by alatta
FSharp.Core is a base mod for F# assemblies. Place it somewhere top. - ANDH - Dev In Your Language - Infusion 2 - Direct download from GitHub...
Humanoid Alien Races
Created by erdelf
https://imgur.com/eQZ72Ib.png A framework for the creation of new alien races in Rimworld If you ever thought that the racial diversity in rimworld is... not that diverse and you want to change that, you came to the right place. This framework allows to ea...
JecsTools [Deprecated]
Created by Ryoma
***This mod is no longer being updated. Permission is granted to all modders to remix, recreate, and reuse. Everything I have created is yours. May it serve you well. *** Adds modding components to RimWorld: vehicles, spell casting, weapon slots, oversized...
4M Mehni's Misc Modifications [1.2-1.4]
Created by Miyuri
Adds various settings to customise your RimWorld experience. FEATURES - Bugfixes for vanilla issues The game gives up on sending you manhunter packs once you reach a certain size. No more! - Extend the time for pawns to undraft themselves Stay where I put ...
DevHelper
Created by Brrainz
MOD DEVELOPMENT PAUSED It was a great time and now it’s over. This mod and its code is for grabs. If you want to help or discuss things, join my discord server. Thanks for the fish! A helper for mod developers. If you are a gamer, use at your own risk. Fea...
[1.2] Modders Deserve Credit, too
Created by erdelf
Main Game contains similar functionality starting with 1.3. Mods make your save unique among the endless amount of saves you probably played. If you make it to the end, why not give them some credit too. After all, credit where credit is due. This mod adds...