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+title: Plugin Development
+description: Information about creating and maintaining plugin for SE Launcher (CringeLauncher)
+published: true
+date: 2025-07-07T13:40:59.987Z
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+editor: markdown
+dateCreated: 2025-07-07T12:39:12.054Z
+---
+
+# Plugin Development
+
+Client plugins in **SE Launcher (CringeLauncher)** are designed to be significantly more powerful than regular Steam Workshop mods. They have the ability to **modify game behavior at runtime**, access **internal APIs**, and even **patch the game code**, including sensitive components like the **DirectX 11 renderer** of the game engine. This allows for extensive customization and feature development well beyond the capabilities of the vanilla modding system.
+
+> **Note**: Prior experience with **C# programming** is **required** to start developing plugins.
+
+You can start learning C# here:
+- [Get started with C#](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/tour-of-csharp/)
+- [Introduction to C# in .NET](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/)
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To begin developing plugins for SE Launcher, follow the steps below:
+
+### 1. Choose and Install an IDE
+
+You will need a C#-capable integrated development environment. Below are some popular free options:
+
+- **Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition**  
+  [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/)
+
+- **JetBrains Rider (Free for Non-Commercial Use)**  
+  [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/)
+
+- **Visual Studio Code + C# Extension**  
+  Download VS Code: [https://code.visualstudio.com/](https://code.visualstudio.com/)  
+  Install the C# extension: [https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-dotnettools.csdevkit](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-dotnettools.csdevkit)
+
+### 2. Install Plugin Templates
+
+To create a plugin project, you need to install the official templates. Open a terminal or command prompt and execute:
+
+```bash
+dotnet new install CringePlugins.Templates --nuget-source https://ng.zznty.ru/v3/index.json
+```
+
+
+After installation, the **SpaceEngineers Plugin Template** will be available in your IDE’s "Create New Project" menu.
+
+### 3. Create and Launch the Plugin
+
+Create a new project using the installed template. Once the project is created, you can start debugging the game directly from your IDE.
+
+Here are typical hotkeys to start a debug session:
+
+- **Visual Studio**: `F5` to start debugging, `Shift + F5` to stop
+- **Rider**: `Shift + F9` to debug, `Shift + F10` to run
+- **VS Code**: `F5` to start debugging
+
+---
+
+## What Next?
+
+Once you’ve created your initial plugin project, here are the next steps to explore and extend your plugin:
+
+1. **[Navigating Game Code](./development/decompiling-game)**  
+   Learn how to decompile the game to understand its internal structure.
+
+2. **[How to Create Configs](./development/plugin-configs)**  
+   Learn how to use the launcher's built-in config system to make your plugin configurable.
+
+3. **[Creating UIs](./development/plugin-ui)**  
+   Explore different built-in UI frameworks supported by the launcher for developing user interfaces.
+
+4. **[Patching Game Code](./development/patching)**  
+   Understand how to use the Harmony library to write runtime patches for the game.
+
+5. **[Publishing](./development/publishing)**  
+   Instructions on preparing and publishing your plugin.
+
+    5.1 **[Publishing to Official PluginHub](./development/publishing/guidelines)**  
+        Follow the guidelines to submit your plugin to the official PluginHub.
+
+    5.2 **[Distributing via Your Own Source](./development/publishing/custom-source)**  
+        Learn how to host and distribute your plugin independently.
+
+---