GMod Addon Maker

When to Apply

• Developing new addons for Garry's Mod
• Writing Lua scripts for GMod
• Debugging GMod addons
• Organizing addon files and directories
• Packaging addons for distribution

Addon Development Workflow

1. Conceptualization
   • Define the addon’s purpose and features.
   • Identify target audience and use cases.
2. Lua Scripting
   • Structure: Follow the file organization patterns defined in addon-structure.
   • Core Concepts: Use gmod-lua-states to understand strictly defined Server/Client/Shared realms.
   • Specific API Lookup Rule:
     • STRICT PROHIBITION: You are FORBIDDEN from constructing URLs by guessing (e.g., Do NOT try

       wiki.facepunch.com/gmod/hook

       ). Most guessed URLs are 404 errors.
     • Action Sequence:
       1. Search Query: If you have a search tool, use query

          "gmod wiki <term>"

          first to extract the correct URL.
       2. Navigation: If you must browse manually, you just fetch url and search the content,the url is

          https://wiki.facepunch.com/gmod

          and the search term is the API or concept you want to find. Do NOT guess URLs.
       3. Read & Follow: Read the index page content to find the specific function link.
3. Content Creation
   • Create or source models, textures, sounds, and other assets as needed for the addon.
   • Ensure all content is properly licensed for use in your addon.
   • Ensure content is optimized for performance and compatibility.
4. Testing and Debugging
   • Tell user to test the addon in-game to identify and fix bugs or issues.
   • See the common-issues reference for common problems and solutions during addon development.