Essential Starsector Mods 2026

Starsector modding runs on shared libraries — almost every large mod lists LazyLib and MagicLib as dependencies, so they are installed first by default.

1. LazyLib The core library most Starsector mods compile against; nothing else loads without it. · 61,937 dl 2. MagicLib A community-maintained library of reusable scripts and plugins that a large share of mods depend on. · 59,912 dl 3. Console Commands An in-game developer console for spawning ships, editing your fleet and debugging mods. · 17,340 dl 4. Combat Chatter Gives ships in battle voice lines so engagements stop being silent, with customisable chatter sets. · 18,108 dl

Ranked by hand, not auto-generated. Every mod links to its full page with install guide + compatibility.