Upgrades LIB

⭐ ⭐ (155 endorsements) 📥 17,311 downloads 📌 vpre-1.4.0.2 📅 7/12/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By LawAbidingDeveloper · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/8/2026 📅 Created: 7/12/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗
2🧩 QModManager — QModManager Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • ✅ Updated 247 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #14 of 90 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This "mod" is a library mod for the other mods (such as Literal Seaglide Upgrades, Repair Tool Upgrades, Air Bladder Upgrades, etc.). Meaning if you download this mod you can download any of the other mods that require this one and they will work.

What This Mod Adds

A hand held fabricator specifically for tools and nothing else. Found in the Fabricator under `Personal`,`Tools`. It is battery powered!

View Mod Input to view available keybinds to change for said fabricator.

How to install:

This also applies to any of my mods

  • []Ensure you have the dependencies installed, if you do not, the mod will not work.[/]

    []Find the Files tab next to the Description tab above this section.[/]

    []Find the latest release[/]

    []If you have Vortex, click Vortex download and it should download automatically, other wise click Manual Installation.[/]

    []If you have Subnautica Mod Manager, go to Subnautica Mod Manager Installation (Not QModManager).[/]

    []If you have neither, skip the Subnautica Mod Manager Installation and go straight to Manual

    Installation.[/]

SUBNAUTICA MOD MANAGER INSTALLATION (NOT QMODMANAGER)

  • []Run Subnautica[/]

    []Find the file you just downloaded[/]

    []Click the

    Mod Managerbutton in the main menu[/]

    []Click the

    Installtab near the top of the new menu[/]

    []Click the

    Open mods download folder (Put downloaded zip files here)button[/]

    []A new window should open. Drag the file you just found into that new window.[/]

    []Click

    Install all mods.[/]

    []If it asks you to restart, do restart.[/]

    []Done. You can play the game or install other mods.[/]

MANUAL INSTALLATION

  • []Find the file you just downloaded[/]

    []Extract (Unzip) the folder anywhere[/]

    []Find your Subnautica folder, then double-click on it to open it[/]

    []Find the

    BepInExfolder at the top of your Subnautica folder[/]

    []Find the

    pluginsfolder at the bottom of the list of files in the BepInEx folder (unless you're on MacOS or a different type of computer). Also above

    LogOutput.log. Open it[/]

    []Drag the extracted (Unzipped) folder that you just extracted (Unzipped) into the folder you just opened[/]

    []Done. You can launch Subnautica now[/]

    Update News:

    There is a mod by me that is not related but I feel like teasing. All-In-One Hand Held Fabriactor (AIOHHF). AIOHHF will contain all fabricator trees as an upgrade module.

    Known Bugs:

    Issues with reloading a save with modules saved in slots, they may not reappear

    An item in the right slot disappears after an amount of time

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Upgrades LIB is a utility mod by LawAbidingDeveloper that serves as a dependency for all of the author's upgrades mods. It has 155 endorsements and 17,311 downloads, and was last updated on June 8, 2026. This mod is essential for players who want to use any of the author's upgrade-related mods.

✨ Key Features

Acts as a dependency for all of LawAbidingDeveloper's upgrades mods.
Required for other mods by the same author to function properly.
Frequent updates (last updated June 2026) suggest active maintenance.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Essential for anyone using LawAbidingDeveloper's upgrade mods — you'll need this.
  • Solid download count (17,311) shows it's widely used in the community.
  • Recently updated (June 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Does nothing on its own — it's purely a dependency, so skip if you don't use the author's other mods.
  • No documentation or feature list provided, so you'll need to check the author's other mods to understand what it does.
  • Only 155 endorsements compared to downloads — might not be as polished as other utilities.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to use LawAbidingDeveloper's upgrades mods — this is a required foundation. If you're not planning to install any of those, you don't need this. Skip if you're looking for standalone functionality.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install this mod first before any of LawAbidingDeveloper's other upgrades mods to ensure they work correctly.
  • Check the mod's page for any specific load order instructions, as dependencies often need to load before dependent mods.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid file conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Subnautica Mods
Author
LawAbidingDeveloper
Version
pre-1.4.0.2
Downloads
17,311
Endorsements
155
Category
Utilities
Created
7/12/2025
Updated
6/8/2026

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