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## Introduction

Minetest uses Lua scripts to provide modding support.
This book aims to teach you how to create your own mods, starting from the basics.

As well as [reading this book online](https://rubenwardy.com/minetest_modding_book),
you can also [download it in PDF or HTML form](https://github.com/rubenwardy/minetest_modding_book/releases).

## What you will need

* A Code Editor. Talked about in the [Lua Scripts](chapters/lua.html#tools) chapter.
* A copy of Minetest in the 0.4 series. (eg: 0.4.13)
* Motivation to keep trying when things go wrong. You learn more when you work
  something out yourself.

## So, go on then.

Start [learning about how to create a mod folder](chapters/folders.html), or use the navigation bar on
the left (or on the top on mobiles) to open a chapter.

* [GitHub](https://github.com/rubenwardy/minetest_modding_book).
* [Download for offline use](https://github.com/rubenwardy/minetest_modding_book/releases).
* [Forum Topic](https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=10729).

## About this Book

Noticed a mistake, or want to give feedback? Tell us about it using one of these methods:

* [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/rubenwardy/minetest_modding_book/issues).
* Post in the [Forum Topic](https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=10729).
* Send me a [PM](https://forum.minetest.net/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=2051) on the Forum.
* Submit a report below.

You can contribute to this project on [GitHub](https://github.com/rubenwardy/minetest_modding_book).\\
Read the [contribution README]({{ page.root }}README.html).

Written by rubenwardy.\\
License: [CC-BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)

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