Optimized for Satisfactory 1.0 & Unreal Engine 5

Satisfactory
Mod Manager

Satisfactory Mod Manager (SMM) is the leading companion launcher for managing modification setups. It handles automated installation of Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML), resolves dependency trees, flags conflicts, and isolates config profiles for local clients and remote servers.

Install v3.1.0 Explore Modding Guides Guides

31.6M+

Total Installs

1,400+

Active Mods

v3.1.0

Mod Loader Core

Win / Linux

Compatible Systems

Featured SMM Integration Showcase

Refined Power for Satisfactory

A complete overhaul of the game's energy production pipeline. Advance beyond standard coal and simple biomass burners: unlock advanced wind turbines, custom water generators, solar array configurations, modular coal setups, and fully functional fusion reactors.

FICSIT Approved Version 3.1

Advanced Industrial Generation

Refined Power adds over 30 unique, highly detailed structures and power grid networks to your production cycles. Gradually scale your base grid capabilities using eco-friendly weather units or complex modular thermodynamic systems.

Author: mrhid6

Integration Type: SML Core / Client & Server

Dependencies: SML-core, ContentLib

Install Refined Power via SMM

Illustration: Structural blueprint overview of Refined Power wind turbines

Max Logistics Efficiency

Industrial-Grade Configuration

Satisfactory Mod Manager delegates the administrative tasks associated with directory verification, allowing you to focus entirely on automating physical conveyor lines.

Isolated Setup Profiles

Segregate your standard vanilla saves from high-tier experimental setups. SMM dynamically configures file paths during initialization, preventing saves from suffering asset corruption.

Configure Profiles →

Automated Dependency Solver

Our dependency engine analyzes mod schemas prior to installation. If a mod requires secondary dynamic link libraries (such as SML Core or ContentLib), the system processes and mounts them automatically.

Examine SML Engine →

Automated Directory Backups

Safeguard your megafactory designs. The manager automatically archives your save file directory to local backup folders before booting with newly installed mods, ensuring zero loss of progress.

Verify Safety Folders →

Pioneer Onboarding & Tutorials

Satisfactory Modding Guides

Step-by-step guides from the Satisfactory Mod Repository (SMR) community to help you install mods, adjust settings, and develop configurations.

Getting Started

Welcome to SMM and SML

If this is your first time modding Satisfactory, start here. SMM automatically fetches, manages dependencies, and secures backups for safe factory planning.

Reads: 17,435 Read Guide →

Getting Started

How To Install Mod Manager

A quick visual guide on installing SMM and adding active mods to Satisfactory on both Epic Games Store and Steam platforms.

Reads: 437,964 Read Guide →

Game Mechanics

Using Cheats Without Mods

Learn how to utilize native Unreal Console Commands directly once SML is active without needing to clutter your list with cheat utility plug-ins.

Reads: 66,170 Read Guide →

Design & Building

Composite Buildables: Art of Kitbashing

A layout strategy for combining cosmetic items and modular panels using rotation increments and alignment overrides to build premium futuristic factories.

Reads: 13,746 Read Guide →

Design & Building

Holograms: Objects in Disguise

Understand how ghost holograms operate during build phases to place belts, splitters, and foundations on vertical and diagonal coordinate planes.

Reads: 17,043 Read Guide →

Optimal Factory Planning

FICSIT Community Tools

Advanced external tools and production calculators to map recipes, optimize nodes, and monitor server environments.

SCIM (Satisfactory Calculator)

By Anthor

Unlock research tiers, relocate buildings, analyze efficiency grids, or edit save games directly with the most robust Interactive Map online. Fully optimized for 1.0/1.2 releases.

Features: Save Editor & 2D Map Launch SCIM

Satisfactory Tools

By Greeny

Plan, calculate, and share elaborate material recipes. Input desired production rates (e.g., Heavy Modular Frames/min) to receive full resource structures and belt setups.

Features: Production Planner Launch Planner

Dedicated Server Remote Manager

By GreyHak

Secure remote host control system via a Python GUI environment. Tap directly into HTTPS APIs to execute console hooks, view server parameters, or reboot node profiles.

Features: Remote HTTPS Management GitHub Repo

Satisfactory Interactive Map

By DevLeon

Explore the vast map of Massage-2(A-B)b with real-time tracking, customizable GPS minimaps, full item search filters, and custom blueprint drawing canvases.

Features: Real-time Minimap View Interactive Map

FICSIT System Schematics

SML Framework Architecture

For successful deployment and creation of mods inside Satisfactory, it is vital to map the distinction between SMM (the user-facing launcher) and SML (the low-level game engine injector).

Diagnostics & Recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

Reference files, cache configurations, and stability rules after major game updates.

Where does SMM cache downloaded packages?

All downloaded `.smod` or `#download-unavailable` archives are stored locally inside the Windows User AppData scope: %localappdata%\SatisfactoryModManager. Toggling profile setups dynamically redirects system symlinks, keeping storage footprint minimized.

Can I launch the game directly via Steam?

Yes. SMM acts as an asset compiler and organizer. Once you select "Load Mods" and apply your profile, SMM binds the files directly inside the FactoryGame directories. You can shut down SMM and launch directly through Steam or Epic.

How do I resolve game crashes after patch releases?

Major Satisfactory updates often modify low-level execution headers. If crashes occur, launch SMM, toggle the Mod Loader status to "Bypass Mods", and run vanilla. Once the volunteer developer group issues compatible SML binaries, SMM will download and apply the updates automatically.

Do all players require SMM for multiplayer?

Yes. All players joining a modded Satisfactory session must run the exact SML version and identical mod lists to avoid network sync issues. Only client-side modifications (like visual hud adjusters or interface elements) can be used on vanilla servers.

Start Automating Your Mods

Deploy the official desktop installer for Windows hosts or standalone AppImage structures for native Linux setups and Steam Deck.

🛠️ Standalone SMM Production Bundles

Recommended for Windows

Windows Zip Package (.zip)

Includes automatic game path detection and environment configuration.

Linux / Steam Deck

Portable AppImage

Universal portable binary container. Ideal for Steam Deck desktop configuration.

SML is an open-source collaborative effort. Want to compile the core files yourself? View the official SMM GitHub project.