Modifications

Here you will find information on how to install and create modifications for phpBB.

General

Modifications Database

Here you can download and submit completed MODs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about MODs.

MOD Rules and Policies

Modification Database Policies

The policies of the Modifications Team

MOD Development Forum Rules

The modification development forum rules and guidelines

MOD Writers Discussion Forum Rules

The phpBB.com MOD Writers Discussion Forum rules and guidelines

Installing MODs

Finding and Downloading a Modification

How to search for a MOD, comparing MOD's to see which best meets your requirements, how to download it.

Opening a Modification for the First Time

How to unzip, a description of what each file does, instructions on how to open the file in your browser.

Installing a Modification

What each action means, the technique to install a MOD, what to do with FTP and backing up files.

Asking for Support

Figuring out how to use a MOD that you have installed.

Writing MODs

Introduction

Basics on writing a modification for phpBB.

Coding Guidelines

The phpBB3 coding guidelines.

Programming Techniques

Information about programming for phpBB.

Applications to Help with MOD Creation.

Applications to help with MOD creation.

Creating a Modification Install File

Instructions on how to create a MODX file.

Packaging a Modification

How to prepare a MOD for release.

MOD Installation Tools

AutoMOD (Blinky)

The successor to EasyMOD for phpBB3. AutoMOD is a tool designed to parse and install MODX files for phpBB3.

Unified MOD Install Library (UMIL)

Create easy to use automated MOD installation scripts.

Miscellaneous

MOD Author Conventions

Logs of past conventions and information on upcoming events.

Get Involved

Information on how you can volunteer and help the MOD community.