Mod

Plugin Folder Guide

How community plugins install.

For Endless Sky

About Plugin Folder Guide

Endless Sky loads plugins from its plugins directory. Drop a plugin folder (or unzip a release) there, then restart the game. Official docs cover paths on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Download page

This package isn't one-click yet. Open the official download page in your browser, then place files in the game's mods folder.

How to install Plugin Folder Guide

  1. 1

    Install Endless Sky first if you have not already — Plugin Folder Guide is an add-on and needs the base game.

  2. 2

    The quickest route is the PlayBound Launcher: open Endless Sky, find Plugin Folder Guide in its mods list and press Install. The launcher downloads the official release and places it in the right folder for you.

  3. 3

    Plugin Folder Guide is distributed through https://github.com/endless-sky/endless-sky/wiki/CreatingPlugins. Follow the instructions there — some add-ons install through the base game's own content browser rather than as a file.

  4. 4

    Start Endless Sky and enable Plugin Folder Guide from the in-game mods or add-ons menu. The download is roughly 1 MB.

Frequently asked questions about Plugin Folder Guide

Is Plugin Folder Guide free?

Yes. Plugin Folder Guide is released under GPL-3.0 and costs nothing. Neither it nor Endless Sky has any paid content.

What do I need to run Plugin Folder Guide?

Endless Sky, which is itself free. Plugin Folder Guide is an add-on and will not run standalone.

How do I install Plugin Folder Guide?

The PlayBound Launcher installs it in one click from Endless Sky's mods list. You can also install it by hand — full steps are on this page.

How big is Plugin Folder Guide?

Roughly 1 MB, on top of the base Endless Sky installation.