What is it really used for?
🟡 Updated this year🔍 Analysis
- 👍 -0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #82 of 502 utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A tool to help you find out where items and fluids come from and where they are used. This is a fork of the original 'What is it used for?' by Mr Doomah, updated for newer Factorio versions and with additional features. Russian translation by Schmarotzer. Japanese translation by shiru_tan.
A fork of Mr Doomah's 'What is it used for?' tool, updated for newer Factorio versions. It helps players trace item and fluid production/consumption chains, with Russian and Japanese translations. Despite negative endorsements, it has nearly 40k downloads, indicating ongoing utility for logistics-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Nearly 40k downloads show it's still getting used despite the negative score.
- Updated for newer Factorio versions, so it should work with current builds.
- Translations for Russian and Japanese players are a nice touch.
⚠️ Cons
- Negative endorsements (-2.3) suggest some users had issues or were unhappy.
- Fork may not be as polished or well-tested as the original mod.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter recipes or fluids.
Factorio players who need to trace complex production chains, especially those dealing with modded items or fluids. Also for players who want a more up-to-date version of the original tool with translations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use this mod to find where a specific item is produced or consumed, especially in complex modpacks.
- If you're playing with mods that add new fluids, this tool can help you track their flow.
- Check the mod's settings to customize how it displays production/consumption info.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Factorio Mods
- Author
- Coppermine
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Downloads
- 39,652
- Endorsements
- -2.3
- Category
- utilities
- Created
- 6/23/2026
- Updated
- 6/23/2026
- Tags
- utilities
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