# CanYouMod

> CanYouMod (canyoumod.com) is a free, unofficial field guide to universal-modder, the MIT-licensed open-source game-modding plugin for Claude Code and other coding agents by rehan-remade (https://github.com/rehan-remade/universal-modder). Pick a PC game and get a verdict (moddable offline / experimental / not recommended), the engine, a recommended route, prerequisites and a copyable starter prompt. No account, no uploads, offline single-player only — no anti-cheat or DRM bypasses.

Key facts:
- universal-modder is not made by CanYouMod and not by Anthropic. CanYouMod is an independent guide; it does not run the plugin.
- Install in Claude Code: `/plugin marketplace add rehan-remade/universal-modder` then `/plugin install universal-modder@universal-modder`.
- 36 games assessed: 17 moddable offline, 8 experimental, 11 not recommended (anti-cheat / live-service games).
- Assessments are documentation-based (last reviewed 2026-10-04), not hands-on certification. Always back up saves.

## Core pages
- [Game checker](https://canyoumod.com/): pick a game, get a verdict and a starter prompt
- [Game directory](https://canyoumod.com/games): all 36 assessed PC games
- [Install guide](https://canyoumod.com/install): 7 ways to install universal-modder (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code + Copilot, Cursor, Skills only, Git clone)
- [Engine guides](https://canyoumod.com/engines): .NET / XNA / FNA, Unity, Creation Engine / Gamebryo
- [About & methodology](https://canyoumod.com/about): what each verdict means, sources and review process
- [Privacy policy](https://canyoumod.com/privacy): no accounts or trackers; purchases processed by Waffo Pancake
- [Contact & support](https://canyoumod.com/contact): email support@canyoumod.com or the online support form
- [Full text for LLMs](https://canyoumod.com/llms-full.txt): every verdict, prerequisite and starter prompt in one Markdown file
- [Machine-readable data](https://canyoumod.com/data/games.json): JSON of all assessments

## Moddable offline
- [Can you mod Terraria?](https://canyoumod.com/games/terraria): Moddable offline — .NET / XNA / FNA. Start with a small tModLoader item mod in a new single-player world.
- [Can you mod Stardew Valley?](https://canyoumod.com/games/stardew-valley): Moddable offline — .NET / MonoGame. Use SMAPI; choose a content pack for data changes and C# only when needed.
- [Can you mod Minecraft: Java Edition?](https://canyoumod.com/games/minecraft): Moddable offline — Java / Minecraft. Choose Fabric or NeoForge for your exact Java Edition version; do not mix loaders.
- [Can you mod Celeste?](https://canyoumod.com/games/celeste): Moddable offline — .NET / XNA / FNA. Use Everest and its recommended level editor for a small original map.
- [Can you mod The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?](https://canyoumod.com/games/skyrim): Moddable offline — Creation Engine. Start with a small Creation Kit plugin; add SKSE only when your feature needs it.
- [Can you mod Fallout 4?](https://canyoumod.com/games/fallout-4): Moddable offline — Creation Engine. Use a small Creation Kit plugin first; keep F4SE optional.
- [Can you mod Fallout: New Vegas?](https://canyoumod.com/games/fallout-new-vegas): Moddable offline — Gamebryo. Prefer a small GECK plugin; use xNVSE only for unsupported scripting needs.
- [Can you mod Starfield?](https://canyoumod.com/games/starfield): Moddable offline — Creation Engine 2. Begin with Creation Kit content; use a compatible SFSE build only if needed.
- [Can you mod RimWorld?](https://canyoumod.com/games/rimworld): Moddable offline — Unity / C#. Start with XML Defs in a separate mod folder and a disposable colony.
- [Can you mod Factorio?](https://canyoumod.com/games/factorio): Moddable offline — Custom C++ / Lua API. Build a small Lua data mod and test it in a fresh local map.
- [Can you mod Baldur's Gate 3?](https://canyoumod.com/games/baldurs-gate-3): Moddable offline — Divinity Engine. Use the official Baldur's Gate 3 Toolkit for a local equipment mod.
- [Can you mod Cyberpunk 2077?](https://canyoumod.com/games/cyberpunk-2077): Moddable offline — REDengine 4. Start with a REDmod content change; add community frameworks only for a clear requirement.
- [Can you mod Subnautica?](https://canyoumod.com/games/subnautica): Moddable offline — Unity / C#. Use the current Nautilus installation guide and a new local save.
- [Can you mod Hollow Knight?](https://canyoumod.com/games/hollow-knight): Moddable offline — Unity / C#. Use the Hollow Knight Modding API for a small local gameplay or UI change.
- [Can you mod Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?](https://canyoumod.com/games/age-of-empires-ii): Moddable offline — Genie Engine. Start with a local scenario or small data mod before attempting a full civilization.
- [Can you mod Darkest Dungeon?](https://canyoumod.com/games/darkest-dungeon): Moddable offline — Custom engine / data files. Use a small standalone data mod with an isolated campaign.
- [Can you mod Hogwarts Legacy?](https://canyoumod.com/games/hogwarts-legacy): Moddable offline — Unreal Engine. Use the official Creator Kit and in-game mod manager for supported content.

## Experimental
- [Can you mod Valheim?](https://canyoumod.com/games/valheim): Experimental — Unity / C#. Confirm Jotunn and its dependencies for your build before a small solo test.
- [Can you mod Risk of Rain 2?](https://canyoumod.com/games/risk-of-rain-2): Experimental — Unity / C#. Use R2API in an isolated profile after checking current compatibility.
- [Can you mod Palworld?](https://canyoumod.com/games/palworld): Experimental — Unreal Engine. First assess the current local single-player build and documented modding entry point.
- [Can you mod Black Myth: Wukong?](https://canyoumod.com/games/black-myth-wukong): Experimental — Unreal Engine 5. Read the negative field note, then assess a much smaller supported local change.
- [Can you mod Dragon's Dogma 2?](https://canyoumod.com/games/dragons-dogma-2): Experimental — RE Engine. Assess REFramework support, then test a small change in an isolated offline save.
- [Can you mod Grand Theft Auto V?](https://canyoumod.com/games/gta-v): Experimental — RAGE. Review Story Mode compatibility only. Stop if a supported offline setup cannot be confirmed.
- [Can you mod Hades II?](https://canyoumod.com/games/hades-ii): Experimental — Custom / The Forge. Check Hell2Modding compatibility before planning a small local Lua extension.
- [Can you mod Balatro?](https://canyoumod.com/games/balatro): Experimental — LÖVE / Lua. Use the current Steamodded documentation to scope one original Joker.

## Not recommended
- [Can you mod Elden Ring?](https://canyoumod.com/games/elden-ring): Not recommended — FromSoftware engine. Do not inject into the standard client. Choose an offline title with an established supported modding route.
- [Can you mod Fortnite?](https://canyoumod.com/games/fortnite): Not recommended — Unreal Engine. Use Fortnite Creative or UEFN through Epic's supported workflow.
- [Can you mod VALORANT?](https://canyoumod.com/games/valorant): Not recommended — Unreal Engine. Keep the client unmodified; use built-in settings and official practice modes.
- [Can you mod Apex Legends?](https://canyoumod.com/games/apex-legends): Not recommended — Modified Source engine. Use official practice features and built-in customization.
- [Can you mod Rust?](https://canyoumod.com/games/rust): Not recommended — Unity. Keep the client unchanged; consult publisher-supported server administration documentation separately.
- [Can you mod Counter-Strike 2?](https://canyoumod.com/games/counter-strike-2): Not recommended — Source 2. Use official Workshop Tools for maps; keep the competitive client unmodified.
- [Can you mod Call of Duty: Warzone?](https://canyoumod.com/games/warzone): Not recommended — Proprietary engine. Use built-in settings and official modes only.
- [Can you mod Genshin Impact?](https://canyoumod.com/games/genshin-impact): Not recommended — Unity. Keep the client unchanged; use built-in appearance and accessibility options.
- [Can you mod Destiny 2?](https://canyoumod.com/games/destiny-2): Not recommended — Proprietary engine. Use official in-game systems and supported companion services.
- [Can you mod League of Legends?](https://canyoumod.com/games/league-of-legends): Not recommended — Proprietary engine. Use in-game customization; avoid third-party client injectors.
- [Can you mod Fall Guys?](https://canyoumod.com/games/fall-guys): Not recommended — Unity. Use the in-game Creative tools for original levels.

## Engine guides
- [.NET / XNA / FNA](https://canyoumod.com/engines/dotnet-xna): Terraria, Stardew Valley, and Celeste have established loaders. Start with the one built for your game.
- [Unity](https://canyoumod.com/engines/unity): Find out whether your game uses Mono or IL2CPP before choosing a loader. The backend changes the route.
- [Creation Engine / Gamebryo](https://canyoumod.com/engines/creation-engine): For Bethesda single-player games, begin with records and a separate mod profile. Native plugins come later.

## Optional
- [Recipe Pack](https://canyoumod.com/pack): paid ($9.9) engine recipes and prompt chains; everything above is free
- [Terms of Service & refunds](https://canyoumod.com/terms): one-time purchase, digital product, all sales final
- [universal-modder on GitHub](https://github.com/rehan-remade/universal-modder): the original project, MIT license