Prerequisites

Node.js (required)

Node.js will be used by Wayward to install the latest version of the Wayward "types" (used to compile your mod & give you errors, hints, & suggestions through VSCode).

Note: Installing Node.js will prompt you to install Python, Visual Studio Build Tools, and Chocolatey. These are not necessary to install for Wayward modding.

VSCode (recommended)

VSCode is a light-weight IDE that has very good TypeScript support. Technically VSCode is not required to build a Wayward mod, but it's highly recommended, and this guide will assume you have it.

TypeScript (required)

Install: npm install typescript -g
_{This can be done in VSCode (Terminal > New Terminal), or if your IDE doesn't support it, you can use a Command Prompt.}

Wayward Schemas (recommended)

• Adds schemas (hints, explanations, and errors) for JSON files used in mods.
• Adds syntax highlighting for translation interpolation in all JSON-with-comments files. (Files matching /lang/file.json are loaded as that type)

Install: Search for "Wayward Schemas" in the "Extensions" tab of VSCode.
_{If you're not using VSCode, you can feel free to extract our schemas or textmate grammar injection from the repository and use them in another editor/IDE.}

Next: +mod create & +mod update