If we cannot use in-game API for that, then operating system API will be friendly. :) Developing a mod (external; as package it will not have this capability) which replaces a few files here and there in Factorio directory should do the trick.

I will make a universal REST API for all blueprint ...

I have not thought about mods when it comes to sharing blueprints; shame on me, vanilla lover. Blueprint Strings look primising and are certainly better solution than dealing with saves. Also, a new mod could be written (or extending the Blueprint Strings) that could handle blueprints repository in ...

Hello Factorians,

I have been playing Factorio since its Indiegogo campaign and I have really enjoyed time spent with it. But without planning it can be hard to accomplish great projects, thus people share their designs and learn along. Sharing comes to a simple solution of "screenshot". But are ...