MARCMODScompatible

MARCMODScompatible is a designation used in the MARC Modding System community to indicate that a mod, asset pack, or extension is designed to work with MARC Mods. MARC Mods is a modular framework that provides a common interface for loading, isolating, and managing mods in supported titles. The designation signals that the item adheres to the required API surface, data formats, and packaging conventions of MARC Mods.

To earn the MARCMODScompatible label, an artifact must include a valid manifest describing its version, dependencies, and target game build, and must conform to MARC's asset packaging guidelines. It should use the MARC Mods API for any plugin interactions and pass a basic compatibility test suite that checks for conflicts, resource naming, and crash scenarios. Backwards compatibility is typically governed by semantic versioning and a compatibility matrix maintained by the MARC Mods project.

Publishers submit MARCMODScompatible items to the MARC Mods repository or approved distribution channels, where automated checks and human review verify compliance. Once approved, users can install the item using the MARC Mods loader, benefiting from dependency resolution and isolated execution that reduces cross-mod interference.

Limitations include potential conflicts with other mods that modify the same assets and the requirement to upgrade to newer MARC Mods versions when breaking changes are introduced. The MARCMODScompatible designation does not guarantee flawless operation on all setups, but it is intended to improve reliability and discovery.

Applications span official game updates, community-generated patches, and asset packs. The term is used in documentation, mod listings, and release notes to help users identify compatible content.