H3lp Yours3lf is the shared OpenMW-Lua utility layer: reusable code proven across multiple mods, packaged so authors can build on dependable behavior instead of re-solving the same engine problems. This documentation is organized as a reference for authors who need that foundation.
Start here
Use Getting Started for the first integration, Concepts for the mental model, and API Reference when you already know the symbol you need.
Build something small first
The first integration takes you from installation through a running player script and expected output. Then choose timing, local notifications, or object access according to the work you need.
Optimizing a measured allocation hotspot? Read the pooling example, including its borrowed-payload restrictions.
The API Reference identifies the supported contracts. This manual distinguishes verified references from implementation detail rather than treating every source file as interchangeable.