modrinth · IMB11 · Aug 1, 2025 · Jul 30, 2025 · Jul 30, 2025 · Jul 30, 2025
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/checklist-text/links/base.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/checklist-text/links/base.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-**Discord:** %PROJECT_DISCORD_URL% \
 **Issues:** %PROJECT_ISSUES_URL% \
 **Source:** %PROJECT_SOURCE_URL% \
-**Wiki:** %PROJECT_WIKI_URL%
+**Wiki:** %PROJECT_WIKI_URL% \
+**Discord:** %PROJECT_DISCORD_URL%
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/checklist-text/title-slug/slug.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/checklist-text/title-slug/slug.md
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+**Slug:** `%PROJECT_SLUG%` </br>
+
+**Title issues?**
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/checklist-text/title-slug/title.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/checklist-text/title-slug/title.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+**Title:** %PROJECT_TITLE% </br>
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/clarity.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/clarity.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+## Description Clarity
+
+Per section 2 of %RULES% It's important that your Description accurately and honestly represents the content of your project.  
+Currently, some elements in your Description may be confusing or misleading.  
+Please edit your description to ensure it accurately represents the current functionality of your project.  
+Avoid making hyperbolic claims that could misrepresent the facts of your project.  
+Ensure that your Description is accurate and not likely to confuse users.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/headers-as-body.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/headers-as-body.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Description Accessibility
 
-In accordance with section 2.2 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules) we request that `# header`s not be used as body text.
+In accordance with section 2.2 of %RULES%, we request that `# header`s not be used as body text.
 
 Headers are interpreted differently by screen-readers and thus should generally only be used for things like separating sections of your Description.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/image-only.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/image-only.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Image Descriptions
 
-In accordance with section 2.2 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules) we ask that you provide a text alternative to your current Description.
+In accordance with section 2.2 of %RULES%, we ask that you provide a text alternative to your current Description.
 
 It is important that your Description contains enough detail about your project that a user can have a full understanding of it from text alone.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/insufficient-packs.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/insufficient-packs.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Insufficient Description
 
-Per section 2.1 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules#general-expectations) your project's Description should clearly inform the reader of the content, purpose, and appeal of your project.
+Per section 2.1 of %RULES%, your project's Description should clearly inform the reader of the content, purpose, and appeal of your project.
 
 Currently, it looks like there are some missing details.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/insufficient-projects.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/insufficient-projects.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Insufficient Description
 
-Per section 2.1 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules#general-expectations) your project's Description should clearly inform the reader of the content, purpose, and appeal of your project.
+Per section 2.1 of %RULES%, your project's Description should clearly inform the reader of the content, purpose, and appeal of your project.
 
 Currently, it looks like there are some missing details.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/insufficient.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/insufficient.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Insufficient Description
 
-Per section 2.1 of %RULES% your project's Description should clearly inform the reader of the content, purpose, and appeal of your project.
+Per section 2.1 of %RULES%, your project's Description should clearly inform the reader of the content, purpose, and appeal of your project.
 
 Currently, it looks like there are some missing details.
 %EXPLAINER%
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/non-english.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/non-english.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## No English Description
 
-Per section 2.2 of %RULES% a project's [Summary](%PROJECT_SETTINGS_LINK%) and %PROJECT_DESCRIPTION_FLINK% must be in English, unless meant exclusively for non-English use, such as translations.
+Per section 2.2 of %RULES%, a project's [Summary](%PROJECT_SETTINGS_LINK%) and %PROJECT_DESCRIPTION_FLINK% must be in English, unless meant exclusively for non-English use, such as translations.
 
 You may include your non-English Description if you would like but we ask that you also add an English translation of the Description to your project page, if you would like to use an online translator to do this, we recommend [DeepL](https://www.deepl.com/translator).
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/non-standard-text.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/description/non-standard-text.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Description Accessibility
 
-Per section 2 of %RULES% your description must be plainly readable and accessible.
+Per section 2 of %RULES%, your description must be plainly readable and accessible.
 
 Using non-standard text characters like Zalgo or "fancy text" in place of text anywhere in your project, including the Description, Summary, or Title can make your project pages inaccessible.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/gallery/not-relevant.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/gallery/not-relevant.md
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 ## Unrelated Gallery Images
 
-Per section 5.5 of %RULES% any images in your project's Gallery must be relevant to the project and also include a Title.
+Per section 5.5 of %RULES%, any images in your project's Gallery must be relevant to the project and also include a Title.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/license/invalid_link.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/license/invalid_link.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 ## Invalid License Link
 
-It's important that your project's License link is accurate and leads directly to a valid license for this content.
-Your current link: `%PROJECT_LICENSE_URL%` does not appear to lead to a valid license for this project, or it is not publicly accessable.
+It's important that your project's %PROJECT_LICENSE_FLINK% link is accurate and leads directly to a valid license for this content.
+Your current link: `%PROJECT_LICENSE_URL%` does not appear to lead to a valid license for this project, or it is not publicly accessible.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/license/no_source-fork.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/license/no_source-fork.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## No Source Code Provided
 
-Your project's license of `%PROJECT_LICENSE_NAME%`, requires source disclosure.  
+Your project's %PROJECT_LICENSE_FLINK% of `%PROJECT_LICENSE_NAME%`, requires source disclosure.  
 Consider adding a Source link to your project's repository, or including a Sources file for each version as an Additional File.  
 Keep in mind this may be a requirement of the source work's licensing, which must be abided per section 4 of %RULES%.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/license/no_source.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/license/no_source.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 ## No Source Code Provided
 
-Your project's license of `%PROJECT_LICENSE_NAME%`, requires source disclosure.  
+Your project's %PROJECT_LICENSE_FLINK% of `%PROJECT_LICENSE_NAME%`, requires source disclosure.  
 Consider adding a Source link to your project's repository, or including a Sources file for each version as an Additional File. You may also want to refer to %LICENSING_GUIDE% if you wish to select a different License, remember to make sure your selected License is consistent with the license in your project's files as well.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/links/misused.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/links/misused.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 ## Misuse of Links
 
-Per section 5.4 of %RULES% all %PROJECT_LINKS_FLINK% must lead to correctly labeled publicly available resources that are directly related to your project.  
+Per section 5.4 of %RULES%, all %PROJECT_LINKS_FLINK% must lead to correctly labeled publicly available resources that are directly related to your project.  
 Currently it looks like your %MISUSED_LINKS% link(s) are misused or incorrectly labeled.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/links/not_accessible.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/links/not_accessible.md
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 ## Unreachable Links
 
-Per section 5.4 of %RULES% all %PROJECT_LINKS_FLINK% must lead to correctly labeled publicly available resources that are directly related to your project.
+Per section 5.4 of %RULES%, all %PROJECT_LINKS_FLINK% must lead to correctly labeled publicly available resources that are directly related to your project.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/reupload/reupload.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/reupload/reupload.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## Reuploads are forbidden
 
 This project appears to contain content from %ORIGINAL_PROJECT% by %ORIGINAL_AUTHOR%.  
-Per section 4 of %RULES% this is strictly forbidden.  
+Per section 4 of %RULES%, this is strictly forbidden.  
 If you believe this is an error, or you can verify you are the creator and rightful owner of this content please let us know. Otherwise, we ask that you **do not resubmit this project**.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/account_issues.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/account_issues.md
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
----
-
 ## Account Issues Indicated
 
 We're sorry to hear you're having trouble accessing your accounts, unfortunately, our moderation team is unable to assist with account-related issues.  

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/automod_confusion.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/automod_confusion.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+## Warnings from AutoMod
 
 Unfortunately, our AutoMod cannot read your project's Description or your messages to moderation.  
 AutoMod will warn both you and our Moderation Staff about potential issues, but if you've already followed the necessary steps these warnings can safely be ignored.  

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/fixed.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/fixed.md
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
----
-
 ## Corrections Applied
 
-I've gone ahead and corrected the issues listed above so your project can be Approved.
+Your submission contained some issues which may have prevented your project from being published.  
+These have been corrected by our Moderation Team so your project can be Approved, be sure to read and understand each issue listed below to ensure a smooth review for your next submission.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/private.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/status-alerts/private.md
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
----
-
 ## Private Use
 
-Under normal circumstances, your project would be rejected due to the issues listed above.  
+Under normal circumstances, your project would be rejected due to the issues listed below.  
 However, since your project is not intended for public use, these requirements will be waived and your project will be unlisted. This means it will remain accessible through a direct link without appearing in public search results, allowing you to share it privately.  
 If you're okay with this, or submitted your project to be unlisted already, than no further action is necessary.  
 If you would like to publish your project publicly, please address all moderation concerns before resubmitting this project.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/formatting.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/formatting.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-## Insufficient Summary
+## Invalid Summary Formatting
 
-Per section 5.3 of %RULES% your Summary can not include any extra formatting such as lists, or links.
+Per section 5.3 of %RULES%, your Summary can not include any extra formatting such as lists, or links.
 
 Your project summary should provide a brief overview of your project that informs and entices users.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/insufficient.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/insufficient.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## Insufficient Summary
 
-Per section 5.3 of %RULES% your project summary should provide a brief overview of your project that informs and entices users.
+Per section 5.3 of %RULES%, your project summary should provide a brief overview of your project that informs and entices users.
 
 This is the first thing most people will see about your mod other than the Logo, so it's important it be accurate, reasonably detailed, and exciting.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/non-english.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/non-english.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## No English Summary
 
-Per section 2.2 of %RULES% a project's Summary and Description must be in English, unless meant exclusively for non-English use, such as translations.
+Per section 2.2 of %RULES%, a project's Summary and Description must be in English, unless meant exclusively for non-English use, such as translations.
 
 You may include your non-English Summary but we ask that you also add an English translation.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/repeat-title.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/summary/repeat-title.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ## Insufficient Summary
 
-Per section 5.3 of %RULES% your Summary can not be the same as your project's Title.
+Per section 5.3 of %RULES%, your Summary can not be the same as your project's Title.
 
 Your project summary should provide a brief overview of your project that informs and entices users.
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/alternate_versions-additional.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/alternate_versions-additional.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## Unsupported Project
 
-Per section 5.7 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules), Modrinth does not support uploading multiple variations of your project as Additional files.  
+Per section 5.7 of %RULES%, Modrinth does not support uploading multiple variations of your project as Additional files.  
 Having alternate versions of your content on the same project will hurt the functionality of the Modrinth App and other supported launchers as it would prevent users from updating your content, and may make it harder for your users to find the content they want.  
 We ask that you upload each alternate version of your project as a new project, ensuring that all users will be able to access and easily find your content.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/alternate_versions-server-additional.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/alternate_versions-server-additional.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 ## Incorrect Additional Files
 
-Per section 5.7 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules) the additional files section should only be used for specific designated purposes such as a `Sources.jar`.
+Per section 5.7 of %RULES%, the additional files section should only be used for specific designated purposes such as a `Sources.jar`.
 To ensure a smooth experience for you and your users, please upload each alternate version of your modpack as its own Modpack project, thank you.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/alternate_versions-zip.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/alternate_versions-zip.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## Incorrect Additional Files
 
-Per section 5.7 of [Modrinth's Content Rules](https://modrinth.com/legal/rules) the additional files section should only be used for specific designated purposes such as a `Sources.jar`.
+Per section 5.7 of %RULES%, the additional files section should only be used for specific designated purposes such as a `Sources.jar`.
 Modrinth does not support the upload of modpacks in the `.zip` format, as this may cause issues for Modrinth users or distribute copyrighted content without the proper permissions.  
 If you would like to upload a server-specific version of your modpack, consider creating a separate Modpack project.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/incorrect_additional_files.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/incorrect_additional_files.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ## Incorrect Use of Additional Files
 
-It looks like you've uploaded multiple primary files to one Version as Additional Files. Per section 5.7 of %RULES% each Version of your project must include only one primary file that corresponds to its respective Minecraft and loader versions.  
+It looks like you've uploaded multiple primary files to one Version as Additional Files. Per section 5.7 of %RULES%, each Version of your project must include only one primary file that corresponds to its respective Minecraft and loader versions.  
 This allows users to easily find and download the content they need for their game profile with ease. The Additional Files feature can be used for things like a `Sources.jar`.  
 Please upload each version of your project separately, thank you.
diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/redist_libs.md b/packages/moderation/data/messages/versions/redist_libs.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-## Excessive File Size
+## Unnecessary redistribution of dependencies
 
 This project appears to include libs or dependencies, unnecessarily redistributing their entire contents.  
 This is often due to an error in project structure or compilation, and in some cases, may violate the copyrights or licensing agreements of these libraries.  

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/stages/description.ts b/packages/moderation/data/stages/description.ts
@@ -94,6 +94,15 @@ const description: Stage = {
       message: async () =>
         (await import('../messages/description/non-standard-text.md?raw')).default,
     } as ButtonAction,
+    {
+      id: 'description_clarity',
+      type: 'button',
+      label: 'Unclear / Misleading',
+      weight: 407,
+      suggestedStatus: 'rejected',
+      severity: 'high',
+      message: async () => (await import('../messages/description/clarity.md?raw')).default,
+    } as ButtonAction,
   ],
 }
 

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/stages/status-alerts.ts b/packages/moderation/data/stages/status-alerts.ts
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ const statusAlerts: Stage = {
       id: 'status_corrections_applied',
       type: 'button',
       label: 'Corrections applied',
-      weight: 999999,
+      weight: -999999,
       suggestedStatus: 'approved',
       disablesActions: ['status_private_use', 'status_account_issues'],
       message: async () => (await import('../messages/status-alerts/fixed.md?raw')).default,
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ const statusAlerts: Stage = {
       id: 'status_private_use',
       type: 'button',
       label: 'Private use',
-      weight: 999999,
+      weight: -999999,
       suggestedStatus: 'flagged',
       disablesActions: ['status_corrections_applied', 'status_account_issues'],
       message: async () => (await import('../messages/status-alerts/private.md?raw')).default,
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ const statusAlerts: Stage = {
       id: 'status_account_issues',
       type: 'button',
       label: 'Account issues',
-      weight: 999999,
+      weight: -999999,
       suggestedStatus: 'rejected',
       disablesActions: ['status_corrections_applied', 'status_private_use'],
       message: async () =>
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ const statusAlerts: Stage = {
       id: 'status_automod_confusion',
       type: 'button',
       label: `Automod confusion`,
-      weight: 999999,
+      weight: -999999,
       message: async () =>
         (await import('../messages/status-alerts/automod_confusion.md?raw')).default,
     } as ButtonAction,

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/stages/title-slug.ts b/packages/moderation/data/stages/title-slug.ts
@@ -1,10 +1,28 @@
 import { BookOpenIcon } from '@modrinth/assets'
 import type { Stage } from '../../types/stage'
+import type { Project } from '@modrinth/utils'
+
+function hasCustomSlug(project: Project): boolean {
+  return (
+    project.slug !==
+    project.title
+      .trim()
+      .toLowerCase()
+      .replaceAll(' ', '-')
+      .replaceAll(/[^a-zA-Z0-9!@$()`.+,_"-]/g, '')
+      .replaceAll(/--+/gm, '-')
+  )
+}
 
 const titleSlug: Stage = {
   title: 'Are the Name and URL accurate and appropriate?',
   id: 'title-&-slug',
-  text: async () => (await import('../messages/checklist-text/title-slug.md?raw')).default,
+  text: async (project) => {
+    let text = (await import('../messages/checklist-text/title-slug/title.md?raw')).default
+    if (hasCustomSlug(project))
+      text += (await import('../messages/checklist-text/title-slug/slug.md?raw')).default
+    return text
+  },
   icon: BookOpenIcon,
   guidance_url: 'https://modrinth.com/legal/rules#miscellaneous',
   actions: [
@@ -63,6 +81,7 @@ const titleSlug: Stage = {
       label: 'Slug issues?',
       suggestedStatus: 'rejected',
       severity: 'low',
+      shouldShow: (project) => hasCustomSlug(project),
       options: [
         {
           label: 'Misused',

diff --git a/packages/moderation/data/stages/versions.ts b/packages/moderation/data/stages/versions.ts
@@ -135,11 +135,11 @@ const versions: Stage = {
     {
       id: 'versions_redist_libs',
       type: 'button',
-      label: 'Oversized File',
+      label: 'Packed Libs',
       suggestedStatus: `rejected`,
       severity: `medium`,
       weight: 1003,
-      shouldShow: (project) => project.project_type === 'mod',
+      shouldShow: (project) => project.project_type === 'mod' || project.project_type === 'plugin',
       message: async () => (await import('../messages/versions/redist_libs.md?raw')).default,
     } as ButtonAction,
     {

diff --git a/packages/moderation/utils.ts b/packages/moderation/utils.ts
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ export function flattenProjectVariables(project: Project): Record<string, string
   vars['PROJECT_CLIENT_SIDE'] = project.client_side
   vars['PROJECT_SERVER_SIDE'] = project.server_side
 
-  vars['PROJECT_TEAM'] = project.team
+  vars['PROJECT_TEAM'] = project.team || 'None'
   vars['PROJECT_THREAD_ID'] = project.thread_id
   vars['PROJECT_ORGANIZATION'] = project.organization
 
@@ -329,9 +329,10 @@ export function flattenProjectVariables(project: Project): Record<string, string
   vars[`PROJECT_DESCRIPTION_FLINK`] =
     `[Description](https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/settings/description)`
   vars[`PROJECT_LICENSE_LINK`] = `https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/license`
-  vars[`PROJECT_LICENSE_FLINK`] = `[License](https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/license`
+  vars[`PROJECT_LICENSE_FLINK`] = `[License](https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/license)`
   vars[`PROJECT_LINKS_LINK`] = `https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/settings/links`
-  vars[`PROJECT_LINKS_FLINK`] = `[Links](https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/settings/links)`
+  vars[`PROJECT_LINKS_FLINK`] =
+    `[External Links](https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/settings/links)`
   vars[`PROJECT_GALLERY_LINK`] = `https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/gallery`
   vars[`PROJECT_GALLERY_FLINK`] = `[Gallery](https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/gallery)`
   vars[`PROJECT_VERSIONS_LINK`] = `https://modrinth.com/project/${project.id}/versions`
Original file line number	Diff line number	Diff line change
		@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
		Slug: `%PROJECT_SLUG%` </br>

		Title issues?