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1 files changed, 8 insertions, 5 deletions
diff --git a/doc/lua_api.txt b/doc/lua_api.txt index 800fc0c24..8bf6ade69 100644 --- a/doc/lua_api.txt +++ b/doc/lua_api.txt @@ -4327,11 +4327,14 @@ Utilities * `minetest.get_current_modname()`: returns the currently loading mod's name, when loading a mod. -* `minetest.get_modpath(modname)`: returns e.g. - `"/home/user/.minetest/usermods/modname"`. - * Useful for loading additional `.lua` modules or static data from mod -* `minetest.get_modnames()`: returns a list of installed mods - * Return a list of installed mods, sorted alphabetically +* `minetest.get_modpath(modname)`: returns the directory path for a mod, + e.g. `"/home/user/.minetest/usermods/modname"`. + * Returns nil if the mod is not enabled or does not exist (not installed). + * Works regardless of whether the mod has been loaded yet. + * Useful for loading additional `.lua` modules or static data from a mod, + or checking if a mod is enabled. +* `minetest.get_modnames()`: returns a list of enabled mods, sorted alphabetically. + * Does not include disabled mods, even if they are installed. * `minetest.get_worldpath()`: returns e.g. `"/home/user/.minetest/world"` * Useful for storing custom data * `minetest.is_singleplayer()` |