faq
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Do I have to use TypeScript?
If you want to convert the Lua API into something else, you have (undeveloped) options.
Option 1:
- use the factorio-type-kit CLI to emit JSON (IR)
- convert that JSON to anything you desire
Option 2:
The generated code adds : characters to access methods and properties, versus . characters
Read about JS vs Lua this binding, tuneable in your code & the compiler.
Can I use npm libraries?
There is no recipe for this yet. Perhaps some webpack-like bundling could enable this. If you get a working recipe, send a patch!
What about parts of the mod not related to control.ts?
How you use the type definitions is up to do. Currently, prototypes and associated schemas are not part of the definitions. If you want them to be, let's talk about it in GitHub issues and see what we can do.