manifest.json Reference — Galaxy Strike Online Wiki

manifest.json is the control file for your entire datapack. The game reads it first. It tells the game your pack name, version, and what categories of content you are adding.

Only name and version are required. All other sections are optional — only include what your pack actually uses.

Top-Level Fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	✅	Your pack unique ID. Must match the folder name.
`version`	string	✅	Version string. Use semantic versioning: `"1.0.0"`
`admin_item_list`	object	Optional	Categories for the admin item browser
`admin_hostiles_list`	object	Optional	Categories for the admin enemy browser
`admin_panel`	object	Optional	Top-level tabs in the admin panel
`admin_player_list`	object	Optional	Categories for the admin player browser
`admin_role`	object	Optional	Player role definitions for admin access control
`core_systems`	object	Optional	Equipment slot definitions for players and ships
`recipes`	object	Optional	Crafting interface category definitions
`shop`	object	Optional	In-game shop tab definitions
`skills`	object	Optional	Skill tree category definitions

name and version

{
  "name": "stellar_forge",
  "version": "1.0.0"
}

admin_item_list

Defines filter categories shown when an admin browses items. Each entry appears as a tab or filter button.

"admin_item_list": {
  "categories": {
    "stellar_forge:all":       { "displayName": "admin.category.stellar_forge.item_list.all" },
    "stellar_forge:ores":      { "displayName": "admin.category.stellar_forge.item_list.ores" },
    "stellar_forge:ingots":    { "displayName": "admin.category.stellar_forge.item_list.ingots" },
    "stellar_forge:equipment": { "displayName": "admin.category.stellar_forge.item_list.equipment" }
  }
}

core_systems — Equipment Slots

Defines every equipment slot available on a player character and their ship. Items reference these slot IDs to declare where they can be equipped.

"core_systems": {
  "categories": {
    "stellar_forge:personal_helmet":     { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.helmet" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_suit":       { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.suit" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_gloves":     { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.gloves" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_boots":      { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.boots" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_backpack":   { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.backpack" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_weapons":    { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.weapon" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_accessory_1": { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.accessory_1" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_accessory_2": { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.accessory_2" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_hull":           { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.hull" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_shields":        { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.shields" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_engines":        { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.engines" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_weapon_1":       { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.weapon_1" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_weapon_2":       { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.weapon_2" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_thruster_1":     { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.thruster_1" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_thruster_2":     { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.thruster_2" }
  }
}

You can define as many accessory and thruster slots as you like. Just number them: _1, _2, _3, etc.

recipes

"recipes": {
  "categories": {
    "stellar_forge:forging": { "displayName": "recipes.category.stellar_forge.forging" },
    "stellar_forge:alloys":  { "displayName": "recipes.category.stellar_forge.alloys" },
    "stellar_forge:food":    { "displayName": "recipes.category.stellar_forge.food" }
  }
}

shop

"shop": {
  "categories": {
    "stellar_forge:featured":          { "displayName": "shop.category.stellar_forge.featured" },
    "stellar_forge:materials":         { "displayName": "shop.category.stellar_forge.materials" },
    "stellar_forge:personal_equipment": { "displayName": "shop.category.stellar_forge.personal.equipment" },
    "stellar_forge:ship_equipment":    { "displayName": "shop.category.stellar_forge.ship.equipment" },
    "stellar_forge:consumables":       { "displayName": "shop.category.stellar_forge.consumables" }
  }
}

Complete Minimal Example

{
  "name": "stellar_forge",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "admin_item_list": {
    "categories": {
      "stellar_forge:all":  { "displayName": "admin.category.stellar_forge.item_list.all" },
      "stellar_forge:ores": { "displayName": "admin.category.stellar_forge.item_list.ores" }
    }
  },
  "core_systems": {
    "categories": {
      "stellar_forge:personal_suit": { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.person.suit" },
      "stellar_forge:ship_hull":     { "displayName": "core_systems.category.stellar_forge.ship.hull" }
    }
  },
  "recipes": {
    "categories": {
      "stellar_forge:forging": { "displayName": "recipes.category.stellar_forge.forging" }
    }
  },
  "skills": {
    "categories": {
      "stellar_forge:crafting": { "displayName": "skills.category.stellar_forge.crafting" }
    }
  }
}