WoW AddOn Structure (Retail)

Scope

• Retail only, current as of Patch 12.0.0.
• Focuses on folder layout, .toc metadata, loading order, and SavedVariables.
• Avoid deprecated or removed APIs and call out restricted directives.

When to use this skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Design or review an AddOn folder layout.
• Author or audit a .toc file.
• Reason about file load order and login events.
• Wire SavedVariables or troubleshoot persistence.
• Query or load AddOns via C_AddOns APIs.