How do I install my first GTA 6 mod? (beginners start here)

A beginner's guide for anyone who has never installed a mod.

The 4 essentials you need:

1. Script Hook framework - Needed by ~90% of script mods. It's free and can be found in our Tools category.
2. A file browser tool - to open and edit RPF archives.
3. A memory extender - to support larger mod stacks.
4. A backup of your GTA 6 install folder. Always.

The flow: buy/download → extract → read the readme → drop files/inject using a file browser → run (single-player ONLY).

Detailed walkthrough: /how-to-install-gta-6-mods

Common first-time mistakes: loading mods in GTA Online (instant ban), not installing the script hook (silent fail), trying to install 5 things at once (debugging will feel impossible).