Quest Framework
TeTpaAka

Simple framework to define quests.

Callbacks API
ANAND

callbacks_api is a framework for registering callbacks if the callback registration function exists, else returns gracefully.

Exploding Chest
Coder12

Api-mod to allow containers like chest to explode if it contains explosive materials.

SmartFS
rubenwardy

A library to allow mods to make Formspecs, a form of GUI, easily.

Node Updates
Sumi

Tells nodes when they are updated by neighbors being dug or placed, plus extra features. Last breaking change: 2025-09-10

Lockbox
Jo5629_

Library for cryptography/encryption functions.

afk_api
fluxionary

an API for registering events which trigger when a player goes AFK or comes back from AFK.

Guider
1F616EMO

HUD markers for navigation

Trucraft
mt-mods

An alternative crafting system done entirely in the world.

Minetest Teams
pl608

simple multiplayer team system

name monoid
fluxionary

flexible control of a player's nametag

More vector helpers
Hybrid Dog

Adds more vector functions.

Discrete Player API
Hypernoot

A library for games which attaches players to node grid

Tasks Framework
AntumDeluge

Framework for adding tasks & quests.

YAML Config File Library
snowyu

Load or Save YAML config file

MQTT Client Library
Tuxilio

A mod for MQTT communication

item_monoids
fluxionary

an API for controlling item properties via monoids

HTML to Luanti Hypertext
1F616EMO

Convert HTML to Luanti Hypertext for formspecs

Lush
rstcxk

fully featured shell interpreter

Entity Control Function Library
Noodlemire

Adds functions to override and unregister entities.

ConfigFileLibrary
Tomlaus

A library that allows loading and saving data from config files.

Simple notification wrapper
KirowL

This project offers a Notification System API to display temporary messages on the player's screen, allowing seamless integration of notifications into gameplay.

Wield Gadgets
1F616EMO

Register gadgets that can be used with a hotkey

Anti Exploit
LMD

Protects against exploits

NodeCore Crystals
Winter94

Adds various crystal types to Nodecore

Compression Lib
The4spaceconstants

A library that provides functions to procedurally register compressed versions of nodes.

Job Control Mod
sorcerykid

A more flexible alternative to the builtin minetest.after function

B.W Protection
Logikí

This gives API for bad words detection

imfs
Signal_

An immediate-mode, functional, reactive abstraction around Minetest's formspec system.

Nametags2
Logikí

Allow objects had nametags with observers, colors and range

CentralAuth
1F616EMO

Player account unification across Luanti servers

Babelfish Redo
1F616EMO

Translate chat messages into other languages

GroupLib
rudzik8

General grouping API

Smart Vector Table
Noodlemire

API that adds a way to create tables indexed by 3D Vectors.

Smart Chat
Clyde

A new, lightweight, simple and modular Chatsystem

AFK Indicator
1F616EMO

API to check player AFK status

DataMiner
sorcerykid

DataMiner is an analytical tool for server operators with a feature-rich API for customized report generation

Luarocks Wrapper
lazerbeak12345

Securely Wrap Luarocks packages without needing trusted mods.

Metatable Metamethods Fixes + Customization
TPH

Attempts to fix issues with metamethods for Lua 5.1 as well as adding new ones + custom functions

Persistent Effects
epCode

An API for creating persistent effects for any object. eg. damage a player or entity over time. (like poison)