Modifications
This page contains links to tools and information of interest to MOD authors and users that wish to install modifications.
Primary MOD Team Activities
MOD Team Overview
Important information pertaining to the activities of the MOD Team, and how you can become involved.
MOD Database
Here you can download and submit completed MODs.
MODX
Information about the MODX format used for modifications.
AutoMOD
AutoMOD is a tool designed to automatically install MODs for phpBB3. AutoMOD for phpBB3 is the successor to EasyMOD.
UMIL
Create easy to use automated MOD installation scripts.
MOD Authors
Introduction to MOD Writing
This document contains the basic information a MOD author needs to know before writing a MOD.
MPV
The MOD Pre-Validator is a tool you can use to check MODs for basic errors prior to submitting it to the MOD DB.
MODX Tools
Information and links for the MODX creator and generator.
UMIL Tools
Information and links for the UMIL creation tool and example UMIF files.
Rules and Policies
Explanations of the rules and policies affecting phpBB modifications and the MOD Team.
phpBB3 Coding Guidelines
The guidelines MOD authors should follow when writing a MOD for phpBB3.
Development Wiki
The phpBB Development Wiki contains a lot of useful information about the code in phpBB3.
Users
Finding MODs
How to search for a MOD, comparing MOD's to see which best meets your requirements, how to download it.
Opening MODs
How to unzip, a description of what each file does, instructions on how to open the file in your browser.
Installing MODs
What each action means, the technique to install a MOD, what to do with FTP and backing up files.
Support for MODs
Where to go if you are experiencing problems with a MOD you have installed.
Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most commonly asked MOD related questions.
Junior Validators
Junior Validators assist the MOD Team by testing and giving feedback on MODs submitted to the MOD DB.