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Name	Categories	Pricing	Platforms	Tags	Description
Minecraft	Game	Paid	Nintendo,	Java	Create scripted objects, texture packs, levels, and share games. Requires self-hosting servers to share.
Eclipse Temurin	Developer Kit	Free		Minecraft	Prebuilt OpenJDK. Binaries for Free! Java™ is the world's leading programming language and platform. The Adoptium Working Group promotes and supports high-quality, TCK certified runtimes and associated technology for use across the Java ecosystem. Eclipse Temurin is the name of the OpenJDK distribution from Adoptium.
MCreator	Modding Tool	Free		Minecraft	MCreator is an open-source software used to make Minecraft Java Edition mods, Bedrock Edition Add-Ons, resource packs, and data packs using an intuitive easy-to-learn interface or with an integrated code editor. It is used worldwide by Minecraft players, mod developers, for education and by STEM workshops.
Forge	Mod Loader	Free		Minecraft	Forge is a free, open-source modding API all of your favourite mods use!
NeoForged	Mod Loader	Free		Minecraft	We are NeoForged, a team of developers and moderators working on NeoForge, a free, open-source, community-oriented modding API for Minecraft: Java Edition.
Source SDK	Modding SDK	Free		3D, Lua, Squirrel, C++	The Source SDK is freely available to all Steam users. It is used to develop mods and content for the Source 2006, Source 2007 and Source 2013 engine branches.
GMod	Sandbox	Free		Lua	Create scripted objects, levels, and share games. Base is Source Engine. Requires self-hosting servers to share.
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition	Game	Paid		RPG	A popular Fantasy RPG that is an excellent base for modding.
Fallout 4	Game	Paid		RPG	A popular Post-Apocalyptic RPG that is an excellent base for modding.
Nexus Mods	Mod Hosting, Mod Community	Free			Popular Mod hosting and games modding community.
Grand Theft Auto V	Game	Paid		GTA5	A popular Sim Sandbox that is an excellent base for modding.
FiveM	Mod Framework	Free		GTA5	FiveM is a multiplayer modification framework for GTA V, allowing you to play on customized dedicated servers.
5mods	Mod Hosting, Mod Community	Free		GTA5	Popular Mod hosting and games modding community specifically for GTA 5.
CurseForge	Mod Hosting, Mod Community	Free			Popular Mod hosting and games modding community.
Thunderstore	Mod Hosting, Mod Community	Free			Mod database and API for Unity games.
Bethesda Creator Program	Mod Program	Free			Share your Creations with the world. Join the Bethesda Game Studios Verified Creator Program and earn royalties for your work. Creations can be accessed from in-game menus of respective games.
Bethesda Mods	Mod Hosting	Free
Minecraft Marketplace	Mod Marketplace	Free			Update your gameplay with Minecraft DLC. Buy unique maps, skins, and texture packs from your favorite Minecraft community creators!
Minecraft Creator	Mod Program	Free			Learn how to mod Minecraft with Add-Ons. Create skins, design unique experiences, discover the latest features, and develop your skills as a Minecraft creator.
VRChat Creator	Mod Program	Free	VR		Become a VRChat Creator. Learn, create and share using our tools and documentation.
Arma Reforger	Mod Framework, Mod Hosting, Mod Community	Free			Arma Reforger marks a first foray into the Arma franchise with the all new Enfusion engine; it is a standalone, multiplayer sandbox and glimpse of things to come.
Overwolf	PC Gaming Apps & Overlays	Free			Overwolf is an open platform for building gaming apps for top PC games. Use simple HTML and JavaScript to build native desktop apps - installer, desktop icon, auto updates - the works! What would you build?
Reshade	Reshading Tool	Free		HLSL	A Tool used to inject custom post-processing into almost any game. Uses custom shader language based on HLSL.

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