OptionalDependAPI

OptionalDependAPI#

"Screw dependencies, shoot a laser on them, make them optional!"

Overview#

OptionalDependAPI is a lightweight library, allowing seamless integration with other mods without requiring hard dependencies. This solves the common problem where your mod could benefit from additional features provided by other mods, but you don't want to force users to install those other mods if they don't want or need those extra features.

The Problem#

Ever had a mod that would be great on its own but could have more features if it integrated with other mods? Without a proper solution:

• You either force users to install mods they might not want (hard dependencies)
• Or you miss out on potential integration features altogether

My Solution#

OptionalDependAPI provides a clean, standardized way to handle optional mod dependencies:

1. Register your mod's API with OptionalDependAPI
2. Subscribe to other mods you want to integrate with
3. Check if those mods are available at runtime
4. Use their features only when available
   
   No hard dependencies on other mods, no compatibility patches, just simple runtime checks and graceful feature enabling.

Limitation#

One important caveat: mods that want to use this system will need to include OptionalDependAPI as a dependency.

Changelog#

• v1.0.0: Initial release

OptionalDependAPI Github#