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soosgjr/infinite-repairs

Analysis updated 2026-08-13 · repo last pushed 2026-03-02

LuaAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5MaintainedSetup · easy

TLDR

A Project Zomboid mod that removes the vanilla repair penalty, so every repair restores items and vehicle parts to full durability no matter how many times you've fixed them before.

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    What it does
      Removes repair penalty
      Full durability on fix
      No degrading returns
    Mod modules
      Inventory item repairs
      Vehicle part repairs
      Toggle each in menu
    Audience
      Project Zomboid players
      Long-term survival fans
      Quality of life seekers
    Tech stack
      Lua
      Project Zomboid modding
    Setup
      Copy to Zomboid directory
      Enable in mod menu
      Built for version 42.14.1

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Keep your favorite weapons at full durability indefinitely without worrying about shrinking repair returns.

USE CASE 2

Maintain vehicle engine and parts at full condition through unlimited repairs on the vehicle mechanics screen.

USE CASE 3

Customize your survival experience by enabling inventory repairs, vehicle repairs, or both from the mod menu.

What is it built with?

LuaProject Zomboid

How does it compare?

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Complexity1/53/53/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Must be running Project Zomboid version 42.14.1, other versions are not guaranteed to work.

In plain English

Project Zomboid is a survival game where your weapons, tools, and vehicle parts slowly degrade with use. When you repair them, the game normally applies a penalty, each fix restores less durability than the one before, until the item is effectively beyond saving. Infinite Repairs is a mod that removes that penalty entirely, so every repair brings the item back to full condition, no matter how many times you've already fixed it. The mod is split into two independent pieces. One handles items you repair from your inventory, like fixing a cracked baseball bat with duct tape. The other covers repairs done through the vehicle mechanics screen, like swapping out a worn engine part. You can enable either or both from the game's mod menu, depending on which aspect of the repair system you want to change. This is for Project Zomboid players who find the vanilla repair penalty too punishing or who simply want a more forgiving long-term survival experience. If you've ever been frustrated that your favorite weapon becomes useless after a few fixes, or that your car's engine can't be kept running despite constant maintenance, this mod removes that wall. It's a quality-oflife change rather than new content, the game plays the same way, just without the shrinking returns on repairs. Installation is straightforward: you copy the mod files into your Zomboid user directory and toggle it on in-game. The mod was built for Project Zomboid version 42.14.1, so if you're running a different version there's no guarantee everything will work as expected. It's written in Lua, which is what Project Zomboid's modding system uses, and the first release dates to March 2026.

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Prompt 1
Help me install the Infinite Repairs mod for Project Zomboid. Where do I copy the mod files in my Zomboid user directory, and how do I toggle it on in-game?
Prompt 2
I have the Infinite Repairs mod enabled. Explain how the two modules differ, one for inventory item repairs and one for vehicle part repairs, and whether I should turn on both or just one.
Prompt 3
I'm running a different version of Project Zomboid than 42.14.1. What should I check or test to make sure the Infinite Repairs mod still works correctly?
Prompt 4
Walk me through how the vanilla repair penalty works in Project Zomboid and how this mod overrides it so every repair restores full durability.

Frequently asked questions

What is infinite-repairs?

A Project Zomboid mod that removes the vanilla repair penalty, so every repair restores items and vehicle parts to full durability no matter how many times you've fixed them before.

What language is infinite-repairs written in?

Mainly Lua. The stack also includes Lua, Project Zomboid.

Is infinite-repairs actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-03-02).

How hard is infinite-repairs to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is infinite-repairs for?

Mainly general.

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