Getting Started - Opera GX Mods
A step-by-step guide on how to begin modding Opera GX and creating your first mod.
Welcome to GX Modding! ๐จ๐ต This guide will help you set up your environment, create your first mod, and preview it inside Opera GX.
๐ Install Opera GX
First, make sure you have Opera GX installed:
Tip: Always use the latest version to access the newest modding features!
๐งฐ Set Up Your Environment
- Launch Opera GX.
- Go to Settings (โ๏ธ):
opera://settings
. - then navigate to GX Mods:
opera://configure/mods
. - now explore Create Mod:
https://dev.gx.games/mods
.
This is where youโll manage your mods.
๐ Prepare Your Mod Files
Create a folder structure to organize your modโs assets:
my-first-mod
- icon-512.png
- license.txt
- music/
- manifest.json
- sounds/
- shaders/
- wallpapers/
- wallpaper-dark.jpg
- wallpaper-light.jpg
- other/
This setup keeps your wallpapers, sounds, and shaders neatly organized.
๐ Create a manifest.json
File
The manifest.json
file is the blueprint of your mod. Hereโs a basic example:
manifest.json
{
"name": "My First Mod",
"version": "1.0.0",
"description": "This is my first Opera GX Mod!",
"developer": {
"name": "Your Name"
},
"manifest_version": 3,
"mod": {
"license": "license.txt",
"payload": {
"wallpaper": [
{
"id": "0",
"name": "Custom Wallpaper",
"dark": {
"image": "wallpapers/wallpaper-dark.jpg"
},
"light": {
"image": "wallpapers/wallpaper-light.jpg"
}
}
]
},
"schema_version": 2
}
}
namestring
true
versionrequirednumber
payloadrequiredstring
schema_versionrequirednumber
Read more in Manifest.json Guide
๐ฅ๏ธ Load & Preview Your Mod
Once your files are ready:
- Open Opera GX Extensions:
opera://extensions
. - Enable Developer mode.
- Click Load unpacked and select your mod folder.
- Your mod is now active! Test it inside Opera GX.
๐ Congratulations!
Youโve successfully created your first Opera GX mod! ๐ Keep experimenting and level up your modding skills!
๐ Next Steps:
- Explore the Interface Mods guide to customize UI elements.
- Explore the Sound Mods guide to add custom sounds.
- Explore the Effects Mods guide to create custom shaders.
Introduction - Opera GX Mods
Welcome to the Opera GX Mods guide! Learn how to create, customize, and publish amazing mods for Opera GX, the browser for gamers.
Manifest.json Overview - Opera GX Mods
Learn about the structure and fields in the manifest.json file, the core configuration for Opera GX mods.