Where Does Scrap Mechanic Store Mods?
Where Scrap Mechanic keeps Workshop mods and creations on Windows for backup and full sharing.
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Scrap Mechanic splits mods two ways: Workshop subscriptions managed by Steam, and a local mods folder under the Axolot user tree for hand installs. World saves with contraptions sit beside them in the same user folder.
The user folder name carries your Steam id, so confirm it before scripting. Local mods override Workshop copies with matching names. Copy with the game closed for consistent restores.
Where Scrap Mechanic stores this, by platform
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Axolot Games\Scrap Mechanic\User\Mods
Local mods and worlds under the Axolot user tree named by Steam id. Workshop items arrive through Steam. Confirm the id folder before scripting backups.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Scrap Mechanic mods?
Subscribe on Steam Workshop for creations and mods, or drop local blueprints into the user mods folder. Workshop items update themselves; local copies need hand updates. Enable entries per world in game.
How do I move Scrap Mechanic creations to a new PC?
Copy the user mods folder with the game closed, plus your world saves for contraptions. Workshop subscriptions need resubscribing on the new machine. Note your user id folder before wiping.
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