Prerequisites

Node.js (required)

Node.js will be used by Wayward to install the latest version of the Wayward "types" (used to compile your mod & give you errors, hints, & suggestions through VSCode).

VSCode (recommended)

VSCode is a light-weight IDE that has very good TypeScript support. Technically VSCode is not required to build a Wayward mod, but it's highly recommended, and this guide will assume you have it.

TypeScript (required)

Install: npm install typescript -g
_{This can be done in VSCode (Terminal > New Terminal), or if your IDE doesn't support it, you can use a Command Prompt.}

Wayward Schemas (recommended)

Adds schemas (hints, explanations, and errors) for JSON files used in mods.
Install: Search for "Wayward Schemas" in the "Extensions" tab of VSCode.
_{If you're not using VSCode, you can feel free to extract our schemas from the repository and use them in another editor/IDE.}