A genuinely useful starter pack for game modding

A useful modding pack should include one loader, one official doc set, one example mod, and one compatibility checklist. That is enough to help readers go from enthusiasm to a setup that does not eat their afternoon.

The kinds of materials worth saving in this space:
- toolchain setup and versioning guides
- asset pipeline checklists with example export settings
- mod release note templates and compatibility references

Read:
- SMAPI: smapi.io/
A strong model for player-first modding docs, install guides, and compatibility care.
- Fabric documentation: docs.fabricmc.net/
A thorough official doc set for one of the cleanest Minecraft modding toolchains.
- Minecraft Creator docs: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Helpful when your readers need the platform-side view of content creation and tooling.

Documents and downloadable guides:
- Nexus Mods creator articles: help.nexusmods.com/category/21-modding-guides
Helpful when readers need player-facing and creator-facing documentation in one place.
- Fabric wiki: wiki.fabricmc.net/
A nice complement to the docs when you need quicker how-to references.

Watch:
- Minecraft creator learning videos: youtube.com/@Minecraft/videos
Not mod-only, but still useful for players moving into creator tooling and content pipelines.

Build or inspect:
- Fabric example mod: github.com/FabricMC/fabric-example-mod
Exactly the kind of small, inspectable project beginners need.
- SMAPI source: github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI
A mature open-source modding framework worth reading even if you never contribute code.

Image references:
- Minecraft Creator documentation: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Visual references for packs, components, and asset structure that are easy to save.