<img src="https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/blob/main/images/Smart-Logo.png?raw=true" width="150" alt="Smart! Logo"> Smart! Mod

      

> Multiplayer note: As of v32.0.0, every Smart! feature works in multiplayer on dedicated servers (Windows and Linux) — including Smart Walking and the new-in-v33.1.0 hypertube support. If you hit something odd in a multiplayer session, please report it on [GitHub](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/issues) or [Discord](https://discord.gg/SgXY4CwXYw).

Quick links: [Watch the trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTlTEfIbBxw) • [First-time setup](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Quick-Start) • [Wiki](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki) • [Discord](https://discord.gg/SgXY4CwXYw) • [Report bugs](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/issues) • [Source](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations)

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🚀 What is Smart!?

Stop building by hand. Smart! turns hundreds of repetitive build-gun clicks into one — size up a whole grid of foundations, machines, or storage, shape it before you commit, and place it all in a single click. Smart! can even auto-wire the belts, pipes, and power between the pieces.

It handles the parts of factory building that get repetitive:

- Place a whole grid at once instead of one foundation, wall, machine, or storage container at a time.
- Shape the build with spacing, height steps, stagger, and rotation before you place it.
- Auto-connect belts, pipes, and power when Smart! can safely infer the layout.
- Copy a working factory module — belts, pipes, power, recipe, and distributor settings and all — and repeat it down the line.
- Batch-upgrade belts, lifts, pipes, and poles in one pass after you unlock better tiers.

Everything Smart! places is a standard Satisfactory building at normal material cost. It does not add custom machines or free resources — it just removes the tedium.

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🎬 Videos

New to Smart!? The [official trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTlTEfIbBxw) is a four-minute tour of everything it does.

[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTlTEfIbBxw)

Official tutorial series — step-by-step deep dives on the current build. More episodes are in production; see the [full roadmap](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Videos-and-Tutorials) or the [YouTube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUr0oVkBNPOY).

| Ep 2 — Grid Scaling | Ep 3 — Transforms |
|:---:|:---:|
| [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVowO9mHJHw) | [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHbUxe4F9Iw) |

Community spotlights — [Enderprise Architecture](https://www.youtube.com/@EnderpriseArchitecture) and [RightMindGamming](https://www.youtube.com/@rightmindgamming).

| Smart! Feature Spotlight | Smart V22 Overview |
|:---:|:---:|
| [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5PNgasYbP8) | [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZVNIQXYnNg) |

More videos — community reviews and legacy-version overviews — are on the [Videos & Tutorials wiki page](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Videos-and-Tutorials).

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🧱 Core Features

What each feature does at a glance — follow a Guide link for the full how-to on the wiki.

| Feature | What it does | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Grid Scaling | Place a whole grid of a buildable in one action, scaled on X, Y, and Z. | [Grid Scaling](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Grid-Scaling) |
| Spacing, Steps, Stagger, Rotation | Shape the grid: add gaps, step heights for stairs, offset rows, or curve it into arcs. | [Transforms](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Transforms) |
| Auto-Connect | Preview the belts, pipes, and power between what you place, when Smart! can infer it safely. | [Auto-Connect](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Auto-Connect) |
| Smart! Blueprints | Scale your own blueprint into a grid with the seams between copies auto-wired. | [Blueprints](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Blueprints) |
| Extend | Copy an existing factory module — building, logistics, power, recipe — and continue the pattern. | [Extend](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Extend) |
| Smart Upgrade | Batch-upgrade belts, lifts, pipes, and poles after you unlock better tiers. | [Smart Upgrade](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Smart-Upgrade) |
| Smart Restore | Save, share, and replay panel setups and whole factory modules. | [Smart Restore](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Smart-Restore) |
| Smart Walking | Lay a single connected run that turns, climbs, and routes to a destination. | [Smart Walking](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Smart-Walking) |
| Smart Dismantle | Remove Smart-built groups in one action with the game's Blueprint Dismantle. | [Smart Dismantle](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Smart-Dismantle) |
| Smart Panel & HUD | A form for every control (`K`), plus an on-screen overlay while you build. | [Smart Panel & HUD](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Smart-Panel-and-HUD) |
| Controls | Keybinds and mouse, optional Player Relative building, and controller / Steam Deck support. | [Controls](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Controls) |

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🧭 Should You Install Smart!?

Smart! is useful if you enjoy designing factories but do not enjoy repeating the same placement action hundreds of times.

Smart! is probably for you if you want to:

- Build large foundation grids, walls, roads, ramps, or storage rows quickly.
- Place many production buildings with consistent spacing.
- Build manifolds with splitters, mergers, belts, pipes, and power more quickly.
- Copy a working production block and repeat it somewhere else.
- Batch-upgrade belts, lifts, pipes, and power infrastructure after unlocking better tiers.
- Keep a vanilla-like save: Smart! places standard Satisfactory buildings.
- Build together: Smart! works in multiplayer on dedicated servers (Windows and Linux).

Smart! may not be what you want if you expect:

- Free buildings or free resources.
- A creative-mode replacement.
- Perfect compatibility with every modded buildable or every other building-assist mod.

Source availability

Smart! is source-available, not open source: the code is published for transparency, review, and pull-request contributions — not for reuse or redistribution of modified builds. See [LICENSE.md](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/blob/main/LICENSE.md) for the full terms. (Source available as of April 26, 2026.)

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⚡ Getting Started

1. Equip a buildable and press `K` for the Smart Panel (or use the keybinds).
2. Set a grid — say `3 × 3 × 1` foundations — then close the Smart Panel and check the preview in the world. (You cannot place while the panel is open.)
3. Click once to place the whole layout at normal material cost.
4. Have a working module? Hold the same building over it and pick a direction to Extend the pattern.

That is the whole loop. For the keyboard flow, first experiments, and a full walkthrough, see the [Quick Start wiki page](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Quick-Start). Settings and keybind locations are in Controls & Settings below.

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🎮 Controls, Settings & Reference

Where to find things:

- Settings — Main Menu → Mods → Smart!. Changes made here persist between saves and between sessions.
- Keybinds — Main Menu → Options → Keybindings → "Smart! Mod Controls" section. Rebind any Smart! key here.

Smart! uses native Satisfactory keybinds. The essentials: press `K` for the Smart Panel, use the numpad (or hold an axis key and scroll) to size the grid, and hold a transform key — `;` spacing, `I` steps, `Y` stagger, `,` rotation — while scrolling to shape it.

The full details live on the wiki:

- [Controls](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Controls) — every keybind and mode.
- [Settings Reference](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Settings-Reference) — every mod setting.
- [Smart Panel & HUD](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Smart-Panel-and-HUD) — the on-screen panel and overlay.
- [Controller & Steam Deck](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Controller-and-Steam-Deck) — controller and radial-menu setups.
- [Glossary](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Glossary) — hologram, grid, manifold, distributor, and other terms.
- [Supported Buildings](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Supported-Buildings) — what Smart! scales into a grid, builds through other features, or does not handle yet.

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🧩 Compatibility and Save Safety

Smart! aims to stay vanilla-friendly.

- Smart! places standard Satisfactory buildables.
- You still pay normal material costs.
- Removing Smart! should not delete the buildings it placed.
- Some Smart-only convenience behavior is unavailable once the mod is removed.

Mod compatibility

Smart! works best with vanilla buildables and mods that use standard Satisfactory placement systems. It may not work perfectly with every custom building mod or every other build-assist mod.

If something behaves strangely, test with only Smart! and its required dependencies before reporting a bug.

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💬 Getting Help

Start with the wiki for how-to guides, then the Discord for support, examples, testing updates, and feature discussion:

[](https://discord.gg/SgXY4CwXYw)

- Wiki and documentation: https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki
- Discord: https://discord.gg/SgXY4CwXYw
- Bug reports: https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/issues
- Source: https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations

> The Smart! wiki and issue tracker now live on the main source repository above. They previously lived in a separate issue-tracker repository, before Smart! became source-available — please use the links here rather than any older tracker links you may have bookmarked.

Bug reports use guided issue forms — pick the type that fits (bug, crash, compatibility, Blueprint Designer, feature request, or a Satisfactory 1.2 report) and the form walks you through the details it needs: Smart! and SML versions, Satisfactory version, session type, reproduction steps, logs, and any other mods installed. For Extend issues, a screenshot from above is especially helpful. (Blank issues are disabled; the form guides you.)

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📷 Smart! Camera Companion Mod

Smart! Camera is a separate companion mod by the same developer. It provides a picture-in-picture overhead camera view for Smart! layouts.

- Smart! Camera download: https://ficsit.app/mod/SmartCamera
- Smart! Camera is not required to use Smart!.
- Install both mods if you want the overhead camera preview experience.

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💰 Support Smart! Development

Smart! is a passion project built for the community. Development, testing, documentation, and support all take time, and recent versions have also involved personal development expenses.

Support is completely optional, but if Smart! saves you time and you want to help keep development sustainable, Ko-fi contributions are appreciated.

Ways to Support

- Direct support via Ko-fi: [Support Finalomega on Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/finalomega)
- Help test releases: Join Discord and provide feedback on prerelease builds.
- Report bugs clearly: Open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/issues) with reproduction steps, screenshots, versions, and save context when possible.
- Share examples: Screenshots and videos help other players understand what Smart! can do.

No pressure. Smart! remains a community-focused project, and every kind of support helps.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does Smart! cheat resources?

No. Smart! charges normal material costs for the buildings it places. If you cannot afford the layout, placement is blocked or limited just like normal Satisfactory building.

Can I remove Smart! later?

Smart! places normal game buildings, so your placed factories should remain. You lose Smart!'s building tools and UI when the mod is removed.

Does Smart! work with blueprints?

Yes. Smart! Blueprints scales your own saved blueprints into a grid and auto-connects the belt and pipe seams between neighboring copies — each copy stays a normal, independent blueprint you can dismantle on its own. See the [Blueprints guide](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/Blueprints).

Does Smart! replace Zoop?

No. Smart! is a different system. It can place grids and factory modules in ways vanilla Zoop does not, but vanilla Zoop still exists. Smart! may disable scaling behavior when it detects normal Zoop placement to avoid conflicts.

Does Smart! work in multiplayer?

Yes — as of v32.0.0, every Smart! feature works in multiplayer on dedicated servers (Windows and Linux). Install the same Smart! version on the server and on every client. If something behaves differently in a multiplayer session than in single-player, that's a bug — please report it with clear reproduction steps.

More questions? The [wiki FAQ](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/FAQ) covers controls, Auto-Connect, Extend, Smart Upgrade, Smart Walking, and common troubleshooting in detail.

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👥 Credits

Smart! exists thanks to Alex (original concept and project advisor), Finalomega (lead developer and documentation for the current rebuild), and Raudoc2K1 and Shaded (support, testing, and moderation) — along with the original contributors, testers, translators, and content creators who shaped it.

See the full credits, including original contributors and the tester roll, on the [History & Credits wiki page](https://github.com/majormer/SmartFoundations/wiki/History-and-Credits).

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🤖 AI Disclosure

Smart! uses AI-assisted development. AI tools help with investigation, drafting, refactoring, documentation, and debugging support. Final decisions, testing, release preparation, and maintenance remain the responsibility of the project maintainer.

AI assistance does not replace community testing. Smart! features are validated through developer review, in-game testing, tester feedback, and bug reports.