imfs
Signal_

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

craftsystem
fluxionary

craft registration API which automatically deals w/ replacements

Callbacks API
ANAND

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

timehud
bookgirl

Minimal HUD timer API

Anti Exploit
LMD

Protects against exploits

Mapsync
BuckarooBanzai

Synchronize the ingame map with a lua-backend

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.

Babelfish Redo
1F616EMO

Translate chat messages into other languages

Smart Vector Table
Noodlemire

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

Discrete Player API
Hypernoot

A library for games which attaches players to node grid

description_monoids
fluxionary

API to allow multiple mods to make modifications to an itemstack's description

Signs Redux
sorcerykid

Signs Redux is a complete rewrite of default signs that adds many new features

Promise Stuff
jwmhjwmh

A promise library

Virt
frogTheSecond

A library for (qemu) virtual machines

Node Updates
Sumi

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

Minetest Systemd (API)
Piezo_

Debugging utility and compatibility tools for server owners and/or modpack creators

node entity queue
fluxionary

a queue for spreading out the generation of node entities over multiple server steps (smartshops, signs, itemframes, etc).

HTML to Luanti Hypertext
1F616EMO

Convert HTML to Luanti Hypertext for formspecs

AFK Indicator
1F616EMO

API to check player AFK status

SmartFS
rubenwardy

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

Openai Api
cora

Use AI systems using the openai API

Timekeeper
sorcerykid

Timekeeper acts as a centralized dispatcher for all time-sensitive routines

Stopwatch
sorcerykid

Stopwatch is Lua-based benchmarking API for developers

Pluggable Helpers
sorcerykid

Automated dependency management of helper functions within a distributed architecture

GroupLib
rudzik8

General grouping API

toolcap_monoids
fluxionary

an API to allow multiple sources to apply changes to a tools's capabilities.

Natural Entities
LuantistDork

A lightweight API for spawning random entities

Matrix Chat
joenas

This mod creates a bridge between a Matrix channel and the in-game chat!

rcsv
Wuzzy

RFC-4180-compliant CSV parser and writer

Priority Queue
Wiz

Associate items with priorities to order them.

Database Manager
AFCM

Database Manager API

Level API
Hypernoot

A library for games to load levels defined as schematics

Register, Attach & Detach
mzel1982

Register glowing 3D items and custom display nodes that you can easily attach to players, place on walls, or showcase on pedestals.

Japanese Name
Logikí

transform your player name to japaNESE (joke)

YALib
hutzdog

Yet Another Library

Bedrock Markup Language
sorcerykid

Bedrock Markup Language is an extensible markup language and API for formspecs.

item_monoids
fluxionary

an API for controlling item properties via monoids

DataMiner
sorcerykid

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

Advance ore API
Sere Motsatt

Create complex minerals the easy way

Phonics Library
Neuromancer

Provides a library for creating Phonics (Learn how to read) mods in different languages.