Linkable Groups is a universal framework for managing linkable buildings in large modlists.

In RimWorld, linkables don’t scale well. Every building that uses linkables needs to explicitly "know" every compatible facility from every other mod. In a large modlist, this leads to a mental-break-inducing mess of missing connections and/or way too many xml patches to try to fix this mess.

Linkable Groups puts an end to this madness by introducing a central framework that handles linkables in a clean, modular way. Instead of every building having to list every possible facility, linkables are organized into groups, like "Cooking" or "Smithy".

It’s a plug-and-play solution that already comes with built-in support for tons of mods. It’s clean, it’s fast, and it ensures your colony runs efficiently - even if your pawns are still eating on the floor like savages. (Seriously, get some tables already.)

FAQ

What about performance?
This mod handles its logic at startup to ensure zero impact on TPS. In testing, it took only 1ms to patch in a lightweight modlist, and 1137ms to resolve 1800+ missing linkable connections in a 1300+ mod setup.

Is everything interconnected automatically?
Not exactly. All lists are hand-curated to ensure logical consistency. For example, while bellows from Medieval Overhaul boost fueled smithies, they won't affect electric ones. Objects are categorized into specific sub-lists (like "SmithyNonElectric") to keep gameplay immersive. If you spot an interaction that doesn't make sense, let me know!

Can this be added/removed mid-save?
Yes. This mod is very lightweight, and does not make any lasting changes to the game. So it can be added or even removed at any time.

Can you add support for ...?
Absolutely. Let me know in the comments which buildings and mods you have in mind. Please include a link to the mod to speed up the integration process!

I make mods! Can I use this framework?
Feel free to! A modding example file is included. But remember: This framework is designed to centralize Linkables. For the best user experience and compatibility, I recommend requesting official support within this framework for your specific mod.

What mods are currently supported?
The entire progression modlist, and more!

• RimWorld and all DLCs
• 联合轻工家具拓展-UF Light Industries Furniture
• [MUS]捕鱼装饰 FishingDecorative
• [MUS]哥特式吸血鬼家具 Gothicstyle Vampire Furniture
• [MUS]太空基地家具Space Base Furniture
• [sx] Smaller Simple Research Bench
• [TW1.6]Neo-Retro Haus Furniture
• Adobe Abode
• Advanced Electric Stove
• Advanced Polyamory Beds
• Aliaile Race Furniture
• Alpha Animals
• Alpha Bees
• Alpha Biomes
• Alpha Crafts
• Alpha Genes
• Alpha Implants
• Alpha Memes
• Alter Carbon 2: ReSleeved
• Ancient Urban Ruins
• Anomalies Expected
• Apothecary
• Apothecary Expansion
• Apparello 2
• Appliances Expanded
• Big and Small - Furniture
• Biomes! Fossils
• BioReactor (Continued)
• Brain in a Jar
• Bunk Beds
• Capture Expansion
• Coal Expanded
• Colony Manager Redux
• Dubs Rimatomics
• Eccentric Tech - Core
• Eccentric Tech - Spacer Furniture
• Edo Themed Expansion
• Electric Art Bench (Continued)
• Electric Butcher Table
• Electric Stonecutting Table
• EPOE-Forked: Expanded Prosthetics and Organ Engineering - Forked
• Erin's Cottage Collection
• Erin's Japanese Furniture
• Eternal Sciences
• Even More Linkables
• Fueled Smelters
• Glass+Lights
• Glittertech Expansion
• Gloomy Furniture (Continued)
• Hacking Expansion
• Harvest Organs Post Mortem
• Human Power Generator
• Integrated Implants
• Jewelry
• Lambda's Nuclear Stove
• Legacy of The Rim - Men of the West
• Legacy of The Rim - Shadow of the East
• Luciferium Expansion
• Mechanoid Upgrades
• Medical Dissection
• Medieval Overhaul
• MendAndRecycle
• Misstall's Furniture
• Modern Bed (1.4+)
• More Furniture (Continued)
• More Gravship Workbenches
• More Linkables
• More Toolboxes
• Mythic Ages: Megafauna Bestiary
• Polyamory Beds - Vanilla
• Ponpeco Furnitures : Sci-Fi
• Progression: Attire
• Pyrinth Stove & Smithy
• ResearchData
• RimCuisine 2 Meals and Munchies Expansion (Continued)
• Rimsenal: Murder diversified
• Rimsenal Faction Pack - Federation
• Rimsenal Faction Pack - Feral
• Rimsenal Faction Pack - Spacer
• RimServers
• RIMSPR: Craftable Genepacks
• Roo's Paintings
• RR's Furniture pack-Collection Longyun
• RR's Furniture pack-Collection Rapture
• Simple Immersion - VBE Coffees and Teas
• Small Furniture
• Small Stoves
• Smaller Psychic Ritual
• Talias Furnaces
• Taverns
• T's Samurai Faction
• T's Seal the Spirits : Tribal Anomaly
• Tiny Workbenchs
• Vanilla Books Expanded
• Vanilla Brewing Expanded
• Vanilla Brewing Expanded - Coffees and Teas
• Vanilla Cooking Expanded
• Vanilla Cooking Expanded - Haute
• Vanilla Cooking Expanded - Sushi
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Classical
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Empire
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Insectoid 2
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Medieval 2
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Pirates
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Settlers
• Vanilla Furniture Expanded
• Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Medical
• Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Power
• Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Production
• Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Spacer
• Vanilla Genetics Expanded
• Vanilla Genetics Expanded - More Lab Stuff
• Vanilla Gravship Expanded - Chapter 1
• Vanilla Gravship Expanded - Expanded
• Vanilla Helixien Gas Expanded
• Vanilla Plants Expanded
• Vanilla Plants Expanded - More Plants
• Vanilla Plants Expanded - Mushrooms
• Vanilla Quests Expanded - Ancients
• Vanilla Quests Expanded - Cryptoforge
• Vanilla Quests Expanded - The Generator
• Vanilla Races Expanded - Android
• Vanilla Races Expanded - Sanguophage
• Vanilla Recycling Expanded
• Vanilla Vehicles Expanded
• Victorian Decorations
• Wall Sleep Accelerator
• Wall Televisions
• Wall Vitals Monitor
• WorkBench Support - More Linkable Facilities