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A mod is '''open-source''' if its code is public and covered by [https://choosealicense.com/ an open-source license]. Open-source is core to a healthy mod ecosystem, and modders are highly encouraged to make their mods open-source (both SMAPI mods and content packs).
A mod is '''open-source''' if its code is public and covered by [https://choosealicense.com/ an open-source license]. Modders are highly encouraged to make their mods and content packs open-source.
==Why is open source important?==
Open source is important for the long-term health of the modding community, and helps make the player experience smoother. Depending on the open-source license you choose, others can...
* see your code;
* make changes to a copy of the code;
* send you proposed updates, changes, and fixes;
* prepare unofficial updates;
* better help users with support questions by looking at the code.
The effect can be significant: only 1% of open-source mods broke in SMAPI 3.0, compared to '''51%''' of closed-source mods.
==Common questions==
==Common questions==
; What is 'open source'?
; What if I don't like a proposed change?
: Open source means your mod's code is public and others can change ''a copy of it'' subject to a license you choose. You still have full control of your original code and mod pages; nobody can change those without your approval! However, open source lets others create unofficial updates or publish their own versions.
: You still have full control of your original code and mod pages; nobody can change those without your approval! You're free to reject a change someone proposes to your mod.
; What is Git? What's a repository?
; What is Git? What's a repository?
: Git is software that helps track changes to your code, and a ''repository'' is a folder containing your mod files plus special files for Git tracking. You don't really need to know how it works at this point; we'll walk you through getting your code up and making changes (and you can look up Git tutorials if you want to dig deeper).
: Git is software that helps track changes to your code, and a repository is a folder containing your mod files with Git tracking. You don't need to know how it works at this point; we'll walk you through getting your code up and making changes (and you can look up Git tutorials if you want to dig deeper).
; Doesn't this only apply for SMAPI mods?
; Doesn't this only apply for SMAPI mods?