To Install Mods Manually | Oxygen Not Included How
Look for your manually installed mod in the list. It will display a local folder icon next to it instead of a Steam icon.
Look for your manually added mod in the list. It will feature a distinct next to it, differentiating it from Steam Workshop mods. Click the checkbox next to the mod to Enable it.
Navigate to the following directory: ~/.config/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ 2. Download and Extract Your Mods oxygen not included how to install mods manually
If the game crashes before reaching the main menu, navigate back to ...\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\ and delete the mods.json file. This resets your mod load order and disables all mods so you can boot the game safely.
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Mod not appearing in Local tab | Ensure mod.yaml exists and is correctly formatted (open in Notepad – should have title: , version: , etc.). Also check folder path – it must be exactly .../OxygenNotIncluded/Mods/ModName/mod.yaml . | | Game crashes on load | Remove mod. Likely outdated or incompatible with DLC/game version. Check game log: Documents/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/Player.log . | | Mod shows but doesn’t work | Missing dependencies (some mods require “Mod Loader” or “Plib”). Install required libraries first. | | After update, mod broken | Wait for mod author to update, or manually edit mod.yaml to bump minimumSupportedBuild (not recommended). | Look for your manually installed mod in the list
Paste it directly into the local folder you located in Step 1.
Find your operating system below and navigate to the specified path: 🪟 Windows Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. It will feature a distinct next to it,
Name the parent folder something recognizable (e.g., SpeedControl or BuildOverPlants ).
Once you have your downloaded mod file (usually .zip , .rar , or a folder containing .dll files), follow these steps:
Navigate to: Application Support/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ Open your file manager and enable hidden files. Navigate to: ~/.config/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ 2. Download and Prepare the Mod Files
The manual mod directory is located in your system's user data folder, not the game's installation directory. : \Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\local\ Mac : /Documents/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ Linux : ~/.config/unity3d/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/
Look for your manually installed mod in the list. It will display a local folder icon next to it instead of a Steam icon.
Look for your manually added mod in the list. It will feature a distinct next to it, differentiating it from Steam Workshop mods. Click the checkbox next to the mod to Enable it.
Navigate to the following directory: ~/.config/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ 2. Download and Extract Your Mods
If the game crashes before reaching the main menu, navigate back to ...\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\ and delete the mods.json file. This resets your mod load order and disables all mods so you can boot the game safely.
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Mod not appearing in Local tab | Ensure mod.yaml exists and is correctly formatted (open in Notepad – should have title: , version: , etc.). Also check folder path – it must be exactly .../OxygenNotIncluded/Mods/ModName/mod.yaml . | | Game crashes on load | Remove mod. Likely outdated or incompatible with DLC/game version. Check game log: Documents/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/Player.log . | | Mod shows but doesn’t work | Missing dependencies (some mods require “Mod Loader” or “Plib”). Install required libraries first. | | After update, mod broken | Wait for mod author to update, or manually edit mod.yaml to bump minimumSupportedBuild (not recommended). |
Paste it directly into the local folder you located in Step 1.
Find your operating system below and navigate to the specified path: 🪟 Windows Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Name the parent folder something recognizable (e.g., SpeedControl or BuildOverPlants ).
Once you have your downloaded mod file (usually .zip , .rar , or a folder containing .dll files), follow these steps:
Navigate to: Application Support/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ Open your file manager and enable hidden files. Navigate to: ~/.config/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ 2. Download and Prepare the Mod Files
The manual mod directory is located in your system's user data folder, not the game's installation directory. : \Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\local\ Mac : /Documents/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ Linux : ~/.config/unity3d/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/