Extensions

Extensions are a feature in Hacknet.

Description

Extensions allow players to create custom storylines in Hacknet using assets from the game and (optionally) the Hacknet - Labyrinths DLC.

Basic structure

Files

• ExtensionInfo.xml - the core file that contains the extension's metadata.
• Intro.txt - the intro text that appears when the extension is launched. In the original game, the intro is handled by the BitSpeech.txt file.
• Logo file(s) - logos that appear in-game and the Steam Workshop.

Folders

• Actions - contains action files.
• Factions - contains faction files.
• HackerScripts - contains hacker script files.
• Music - contains music files. Must be in .ogg format to work properly.
• Missions - contains mission files.
• Nodes - contains node (computer) files.
• People - contains files that define people in various in-game databases.
• Themes - contains theme (background) files.
• Web - contains HTML and CSS files for web server daemons.

Additional folders can be created if necessary.

Debug commands

Hacknet has debug commands that make developing Extensions easier. There are two ways to use them:

• "Set Launch Options" on Steam
• Launch Hacknet via command prompt with debug commands: Hacknet.exe -enabledebug

Command list:

• -extstart [EXTENSION_FOLDER_NAME] - autostarts the extension once the game is launched.
• -altmonitor - starts the game on the second monitor.
• -enablefc - enables the feature to force-complete an active mission without meeting the requirements.
• -enabledebug - enables in-game debug commands:
  • fh - instantly breaks into a system.
  • dscan [ID] - scans a node by its ID.
  • ra - reveals all nodes on the netmap.
  • reloadext - reloads and updates all nodes from the Extension.
  • printflags - prints obtained flags into the terminal.
  • runhackscript [HACKER_SCRIPT_PATH] - launches the Hacker Script and prints any errors in the terminal.
  • debug - adds 4 debug nodes on the netmap, also adds every single .exe file in main game and Labyrinths extension, along with KBT_TestFirmware.dll to your computer's bin folder. This includes scripts that could have been intended to hack ports non-hackable in normal play. However, these files seem to not work. This command's effects persist across savestates.
• -allowextpublish - allows publishing Extensions to the Steam Workshop.

Downloading extensions

Steam users can download extensions from the Steam Workshop.

Non-Steam users can download extensions from NexusMods.

Gallery

Extensions main menu

Intro Extension menu

External links

• Extensions - Official Steam guide
• Extensions on Steam Workshop
• Extensions on NexusMods