Factorio Mod Manager review
A focused macOS desktop app for managing Factorio mods, dependencies, conflicts, and profiles.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Factorio Mod Manager (FMM) is a native macOS desktop application for players organizing mods for Factorio 2.1, 2.0, and 1.1. It brings mod search, installation, dependency handling, conflict detection, profile switching, and game launch into one manager. Its feature set is aimed at solo players and small-scale use; players on other operating systems or managing several games should look elsewhere.
The workflow covers both finding and maintaining mods. FMM offers search by mod and author, direct downloads from a cloud mirror, recursive dependency resolution, and optional add-on recommendations. Conflict detection can help identify incompatible selections, while switchable profiles let players keep different mod configurations. One-click update checking and keyboard navigation round out the manager's day-to-day controls. These features make it more than a downloader, though the scope stays centered on Factorio mod organization rather than broader game-library management.
FMM is open source and has a free plan. The published description gives no paid tiers to weigh against its feature set. Installation is available through a downloadable macOS release or by building from source, and the manager can launch Factorio. That makes it a reasonable fit for Mac users who want dependencies, profiles, import/export, and launch controls in one place. The macOS-only availability is a clear constraint, and players who want a manager spanning multiple games should choose a broader tool.
Factorio Mod Manager pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Resolves dependencies recursively and detects mod conflicts
- Switches profiles and checks for mod updates in one click
- Imports and exports mod lists as JSON or links
- Where it doesn't
- Supports macOS only
- Focused on Factorio rather than multiple games
- Installation is through a macOS download or building from source
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