Introduction
"Safe" for a Sandboxels mod means three things: it comes from a trustworthy source, it does what its listing says it does, and it does not break your saves or scenes without warning. This guide shows how to check all three, using only the official list and repository.
1. Start from the official list
Use mods.r74n.com/mod-list and the public repository at github.com/R74nCom/Sandboxels-Mods. A mod on that list has been submitted through that repository process. A mod found only on a random download site has not, and you should treat it with extra caution.
2. Check the listing, not just the name
Confirm the exact filename, the creator name, and the description. If a third-party site spells the filename differently, uses a different creator name, or promises features the official listing does not mention, do not trust that copy.
3. Never download a mod file from an unknown site
This directory does not host mod files, for a reason: the Mod Manager filename method avoids downloading executable code from untrusted sources. If a site offers you a "mod download" that the official list does not, be sceptical — and never run a file you cannot inspect.
4. Test before you trust
Enable a new mod alone, in an empty scene, with a saved backup of anything important. Watch what it adds and changes. If it does something its listing does not describe, disable it and check the source.
5. Keep saves backed up
Before enabling a new mod, save your important scenes. A mod that changes elements can change a saved scene in ways you cannot undo by simply disabling the mod later.