Eco already offers a deep experience on its own, but mods take your server to the next level. Whether you want extra professions, new vehicles or advanced ecological simulations: the Eco modding community has a wide selection in 2026. In this article we cover the best mods and how to install them.
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How does modding work in Eco?
Eco supports mods through the Modkit, an official framework by Strange Loop Games. Mods are placed in the Mods/ folder of your server. Most mods consist of .cs files (C#) and are loaded automatically on startup.
Important: players do not need to install mods on their own computer. Server mods are automatically sent to connected players.
Best Eco mods in 2026
Extra professions and recipes
Mods that add new professions and crafting recipes are popular on larger servers where more specializations are needed.
- Big fast shovel for v14 (community fix): a modified shovel that picks up more dirt per use; you set the amount in the mod file. Especially useful for infrastructure projects.
- Bulk Recipes: adds over 500 bulk recipes to the same crafting tables as the original recipes (more input, more output), mainly intended for building servers.
- Mixology 14.0.3: adds the Mixology and Advanced Mixology skills, with juices, smoothies and a dedicated Mixology Table.
Vehicles and transport
- [14.0.3] Hot Wheels: adds vehicles and boats such as a bicycle, scooter, motorbike, school bus, jet ski and a Tesla Model 3.
- Railworks Workshop [Trains, Minecarts, Trams]: adds trains, trams, minecarts and a working rail system, integrated into the existing professions.
Ecology and simulation
- Beekeeping Mod | v14+: wild bee colonies, hives and over 30 honey and wax recipes; hives placed near crops make them grow faster.
- Animal Husbandry Reloaded v14 Compatible: adds animal husbandry as a specialty in the Hunter tree, to breed animals for meat, pelts and wool.
Quality-of-life improvements
- DiscordLink: connects the Eco chat to your Discord server and shows live displays there, such as server status and elections.
- NidToolbox - Full Pack: a modular set of server tools, including a chat logger, chat tags and extra law clauses.
- [14.2.0] Eco Gnome: connects your server to the free Eco Gnome web calculator, which works out prices from real production costs.
Most popular Eco mods overview
| Mod | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Big fast shovel for v14 (community fix) | Tools | Shovel that picks up more dirt per use |
| Beekeeping Mod | v14+ | Farming | Hives, honey and a growth bonus for crops |
| [14.0.3] Hot Wheels | Transport | Bicycles, scooters, a school bus, boats and electric cars |
| Animal Husbandry Reloaded v14 Compatible | Ranching | Breed animals for meat, pelts and wool |
| DiscordLink | Communication | Eco chat and server status in Discord |
| NidToolbox - Full Pack | Management | Modular server tools, such as a chat logger |
Installing mods
- Download the mod as a .cs file or .zip archive from the Eco Modding forum or the community Discord.
- Extract the archive if needed.
- Upload the files to the
Mods/folder in your server directory. - Restart the server.
- Check the server log for error messages. If a mod does not load properly, the cause will be listed there.
Through the HostValues game panel you can upload files directly to the mods folder.
Compatibility and updates
After every Eco update some mods may stop working. Check with the mod author whether an updated version is available before installing the game update. Add mods one at a time and test after each addition. This way you isolate problems quickly if something goes wrong.
Do players also need to install mods?
No, with most Eco server mods the changes are automatically sent to the client. Players do not need to download anything extra. Some visual mods are the exception: those require a client-side installation. Check the mod description.
How many mods can an Eco server handle?
That depends on the weight of the mods and your hardware configuration. Lightweight mods that add recipes or tools have barely any impact on performance. Heavier mods that extend the ecological simulation can noticeably increase CPU usage. With 4 GB of RAM and 2 CPU cores you can comfortably run 10 to 15 light mods. With more or heavier mods, 8 GB and 4 cores is the wiser choice.
Why HostValues?
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