Gears - A Mod Settings Manager
🟡 Updated this yearThis mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 66 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Gears is designed to be the Ultimate Mod Settings Manager, giving both Modders and Mod Users easy access to Mod Settings. During the development, Gears has had feedback from a large amount of the 7 Days To Die Modding Community. It has been in development for quite some time with many goals added or removed based on feedback.
This mod is not Easy Anti Cheat friendly and will require Easy Anti Cheat to be turned off for it to work. It also will only work on servers that have Easy Anti Cheat turned off.
Features
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In Game UI for Mod Settings
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Support for World Base Settings
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Redesigned Vanilla World Settings window
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Support for Global Settings
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Easy to add new Settings to a Mod
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GearsAPI
Optional
For a full rundown on how to use any of the features in Gears and the GearsAPI or want more detail, you can visit the Github Wiki for Gears. If you are a modder looking to add support for Gears, it is recommended to visit the Github Wiki for more information on how to add Gears Support to y
Gears is a mod settings manager for games, categorized under User Interface. It enables mods to integrate customizable settings accessible through an in-game UI. With 1,407 endorsements and 116,412 downloads, it is a moderately popular tool. Last updated in July 2026, it offers a streamlined way to manage mod configurations.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 1,407 endorsements indicate community approval.
- 116,412 downloads show significant usage.
- Recently updated, suggesting active maintenance.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires mods to be specifically designed to integrate with Gears.
- May not support all mods or game versions.
- Limited information on compatibility and dependencies.
This is for mod developers and players who want a centralized way to adjust mod settings without editing files. It's ideal for those who frequently tweak mod configurations. Skip if you prefer manual config editing or use mods that don't support Gears.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your installed mods support Gears before relying on it.
- Use the in-game UI to quickly change settings without restarting.
- Keep Gears updated to ensure compatibility with new mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- 7 Days To Die Mods
- Author
- Laydor
- Version
- v7.0.1
- Downloads
- 116,412
- Endorsements
- 1,407
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/3/2023
- Updated
- 7/15/2026
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