Managing Installed Addons

Dive into Garry's Mod addons! Learn about Gamemodes, Player Models, Maps, Weapons, and more. We'll guide you through the Steam Workshop and how to manage your game's expanded content.

Hey there! So, you're looking to spice up your Garry's Mod experience, huh? That's awesome! The game's built on the idea of addons, which are basically community-made additions that can totally change how you play. Think new player models, crazy maps, custom weapons, and even entirely new game modes. It's a huge part of what makes Garry's Mod so special – there are literally hundreds of thousands of them out there! ### Where Do Addons Come From? Originally, folks shared addons on sites like garrysmod.org. Then, Garry's Mod got an in-game addon browser called the Toybox for a bit. But now, the main place to get addons is the Steam Workshop. It's super convenient because you can just subscribe to stuff right from within Steam, and it'll show up in your game. The Workshop is pretty slick, giving creators more ways to show off their work and letting you interact with it easily. ### What Kinds of Addons Are There? Addons can do pretty much anything! Here's a quick rundown of the common types you'll find: * Gamemodes: These change the core rules and objectives of your game. Want to play something other than the default sandbox? There's a gamemode for that! * Player Models: Want to look like a character from your favorite movie or a totally unique creation? Player models let you customize your appearance. * Maps: Explore new environments! Maps can be anything from sprawling cities to alien landscapes. * Weapons: Expand your arsenal with all sorts of new firearms, melee weapons, or even wacky gadgets. * Vehicles: Get around in style with custom cars, planes, boats, and more. * NPCs: Add more characters to your world! You'll find friendly allies, dangerous enemies, and neutral characters just wandering around. * Tools: These can add new functions to the game or tweak existing ones, sometimes for better, sometimes for chaos! * Entities: These are objects you can interact with in the game world. Some are simple props, others are more complex. * Effects: Want to change the visual flair of the game? Effect addons can do that. * Server Content: These are more advanced addons that can fundamentally alter how Garry's Mod works, often used for specific game modes on servers. ### A Quick Word of Caution While most addons are awesome and made with good intentions, it's always a good idea to be a little careful. The source text mentions