Analyze your mod load order with this free, browser-based RPG mod conflict visualizer. Easily detect plugin dependencies and load order errors instantly.
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Technical Specification: Mod Load Order Conflict Visualizer
Overview
A high-performance, browser-based diagnostic tool designed to parse, analyze, and visualize plugin load orders for open-world RPGs. The application provides users with an instant visual representation of mod dependencies and potential load order conflicts, utilizing an interactive graph structure.
Core Features
- In-Memory Parsing: Instant parsing of
.txtand.jsonmod lists without server-side processing. - Interactive Dependency Mapping: Uses a forced-directed graph to show how mods depend on one another (Masters vs. Plugins).
- Conflict Highlighting: Automatically flags circular dependencies, missing masters, and incorrect load positioning based on standard community rules.
- Search & Filter: Real-time filtering of the mod list to isolate specific plugins or error types.
- Manual Input Mode: Allows users to paste raw load order lists directly into the application.
- Responsive UI: Fluid transition between multi-pane desktop views and single-column mobile views.
UI/UX Design
- Layout Architecture:
- Header: Clean, minimalist navigation with an "Upload File" call-to-action.
- Main Dashboard: A split-view interface. Left panel displays the raw/parsed list; the right panel renders the visual dependency graph.
- Overlay Modals: Custom-coded modal windows for displaying detailed conflict reports, ensuring no native
alert()orprompt()calls are used.
- Aesthetics & Palette:
- Primary Color:
#2563EB(Professional SaaS Blue). - Background:
#FFFFFF(White) with subtle#F3F4F6(Gray-100) card backgrounds. - Typography: System-stack sans-serif (Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont).
- Shadows: Soft, diffused shadows (
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1)) for card elements to create depth without visual clutter.
- Primary Color:
Animation & Interactions
- Graph Transitions: Smooth transition animations when the graph nodes expand or filter (using CSS transitions).
- Hover States: Subtle scaling and brightness shifts on interaction to provide immediate visual feedback.
- Loading States: Elegant skeleton loaders while the browser parses larger mod lists, preventing visual stutter.
Developer Constraints & Requirements
- Architecture: Single-file HTML structure (HTML5, CSS3, Vanilla JS).
- State Management: Use a central JavaScript state object to track the current mod list. Do NOT use
localStorageorsessionStorage. - Security: Ensure all external resources (e.g., CDN links for D3.js or similar) use
rel="noopener noreferrer". - Compatibility: App must be fully functional inside a null-origin sandboxed iframe. No popups, no cookies, no persistent storage access.
- Performance: JavaScript operations must be optimized for client-side processing of up to 1,000 mod entries without blocking the main UI thread.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using this application.
How does this tool identify mod conflicts without saving data?
This application functions entirely in-memory using your browser's local processing power. When you upload your mod load order file, the tool parses the text locally, identifies plugin signatures and dependencies, and maps the conflict data directly in your browser's RAM without ever transmitting or storing files on a server or within browser storage. This ensures complete privacy and compliance with secure browsing environments. Because the application is architected to be stateless, no data persists once you refresh the page. This design choice prevents any potential issues with storage quotas or cross-site data persistence, making it an ideal, lightweight utility for quick diagnostic checks during your modding workflow.
Which file formats are supported for load order visualization?
The visualizer is designed to ingest standard text-based load order exports, typically generated by popular community mod management tools. It primarily supports plain text (.txt) and JSON (.json) formats that contain a list of plugins, their relative load positions, and master dependency lists. As long as the file reflects the sequence of your active plugin files, the system can parse the load order. Upon file upload, the application scans for common delimiters and plugin headers. If your file contains unconventional formatting, the manual paste interface allows you to clean or adjust the input before triggering the visualization. This flexibility ensures that you can diagnose conflicts regardless of which specific mod management utility generated the list.
Can this tool modify my actual mod installation or game files?
No, this application is strictly a visualization and diagnostic tool and has no write-access or filesystem interaction capabilities. It operates within a sandboxed environment that prohibits interaction with local file systems, registry keys, or game installation directories. It can only read the data you explicitly provide through the user interface. Consequently, it cannot automatically move files, rename plugins, or fix your load order directly. It serves as a visual guide to highlight where specific dependencies are missing or conflicting, allowing you to manually make the necessary adjustments in your primary mod management software. This 'read-only' approach guarantees that your game installation remains untouched.
Is this tool mobile-friendly and responsive?
Yes, the interface is built using a mobile-first responsive design framework. Whether you are viewing your load order conflict analysis on a high-resolution desktop monitor or a mobile tablet device, the UI components—including the conflict visualization graph and the tabular data list—automatically adapt to the available screen real estate to maintain readability. On smaller screens, the layout automatically switches from a side-by-side view to a vertical stack, ensuring that the critical conflict details and dependency warnings remain accessible. The interactive graph also includes touch-friendly pan and zoom gestures, providing a high-quality, professional experience regardless of your chosen hardware.
