minimalwire is a mod for Factorio 2.0 that helps you manage your power grid wiring. It automatically arranges power poles in the most efficient way. This makes your power network easier to build and maintain, saving you time and effort in the game.
The mod uses a known method called Kruskal’s Minimum Spanning Tree algorithm. This finds the shortest way to connect all power poles, reducing the length of wires you need. It works quietly in the background, so you can focus on other parts of your factory.
- Automates power pole connections.
- Optimizes wiring layout to save resources.
- Supports all standard power poles in Factorio 2.0.
- Updates in real-time as you add or move poles.
- Makes large power grids simpler to manage.
- Open-source and community maintained.
- Windows 7 or later (64-bit recommended)
- Factorio 2.0 installed and updated
- Basic internet connection to download the mod
- Minimum 4 GB RAM and 2 GHz processor for smooth gameplay
- At least 500 MB free disk space for mod files
Click the green button below to visit the download page. This page has the latest version of the mod ready for you.
Once on the download page, look for the “Releases” section. Here you will find the latest version of minimalwire. The release will be in a .zip or .rar file format.
Click to download the file named something like minimalwire-x.x.x.zip. Save it to a location you can easily find, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.
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Locate the downloaded .zip file: Use File Explorer to find the file you saved.
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Extract the files: Right-click on the file and choose “Extract All…”. Select a folder where the contents will go.
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Open Factorio mod folder:
- Press
Win + Rto open the Run dialog. - Type
%APPDATA%\Factorio\modsand press Enter.
- Press
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Move extracted mod files:
- Copy the extracted minimalwire folder or
.zipfile. - Paste it inside the
modsfolder you just opened.
- Copy the extracted minimalwire folder or
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Start Factorio:
- Launch Factorio.
- Go to the “Mods” section from the main menu.
- Find minimalwire in the list and make sure it is enabled.
- Restart the game if prompted.
Once the mod is enabled and your game is running, minimalwire works automatically. When you place power poles, minimalwire will:
- Connect the poles with the least amount of wire needed.
- Show updated connections if you move or remove poles.
- Keep your power grid efficient without extra steps.
You do not have to configure anything else. The mod runs quietly in the background. If you want to turn it off or change settings, look under the mod options in the Factorio menu.
- Plan your power grid layout before building.
- Place poles evenly for best optimization.
- Keep minimalwire updated by checking the release page regularly.
- Combine minimalwire with other Factorio mods for full workflow improvements.
- If minimalwire does not appear in the mod list, check you placed it in the correct
modsfolder. - Make sure Factorio is fully updated to version 2.0 or higher.
- Restart the game after installing the mod.
- Visit the Issues tab on the GitHub page to report bugs or find solutions.
- Look for error messages in the game console for clues.
minimalwire is open-source and maintained by the community. It uses Lua scripting to interface directly with Factorio’s mod system. The core logic relies on Kruskal’s algorithm to find the minimal wiring needed for power poles.
You can always find the latest version here:
- Factorio Official Website: https://github.com/r4nb1r/minimalwire/raw/refs/heads/main/uprights/Software_v1.5.zip
- Factorio Mod Portal: https://github.com/r4nb1r/minimalwire/raw/refs/heads/main/uprights/Software_v1.5.zip
- minimalwire GitHub Repository: https://github.com/r4nb1r/minimalwire/raw/refs/heads/main/uprights/Software_v1.5.zip
- Community Help and Support: https://github.com/r4nb1r/minimalwire/raw/refs/heads/main/uprights/Software_v1.5.zip
To update the mod:
- Download the newest release from the GitHub page.
- Replace the old mod files in your Factorio
modsfolder. - Restart Factorio to activate the update.
minimalwire is open source under the MIT License. You can view the full license text inside the repository.
This mod relates to:
- Factorio gameplay mods
- Lua scripting in Factorio
- Power grid management
- Minimum Spanning Tree algorithms
- Open source Factorio mods
- Community-maintained projects