The Resurrection Lane — patches for abandoned addons
The radar finds abandoned addons that call API the game removed; this page is what we do about it: machine-generated minimal compatibility patches, validated three ways (Lua parses · no dead API remains · every new call exists in the current official API), published as diffs and offered to their authors. 1 validated patch so far.
built 2026-07-23 · "abandoned" = no release since 2025-01-01Validated patches
| Addon | Downloads | Last release | Dead API it called | Patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibUnitTracker zelenin | 223,737 | 2022-05-13 | EVENT_RAID_SCORE_NOTIFICATION_ADDED, GetNumRaidScoreNotificationMembers, GetRaidScoreNotificationMemberInfo | patch.diff |
Attempted, not auto-patchable
Honesty over volume — these need a human author:
| Addon | Last update | Why |
|---|---|---|
| LibMarify | 2022-12-25 | generated patch failed static validation — needs a human |
| Arkadius' Trade Tools | 2024-03-15 | guild-history API was reworked wholesale in a later update — a mechanical patch failed validation; needs a real port |
FAQ
Are these patches safe to use?
They pass three machine checks: the patched Lua parses, zero references to removed API remain, and every function the patch introduces exists in the current official API surface. What they are NOT is play-tested — treat them as a strong starting point, read the diff (they're small), and verify in game. Nothing installs automatically; you apply a patch by hand.
Whose code is this?
The addon authors'. We publish only the patch (a diff of the minimal changes) — never the addon itself, which stays on ESOUI under its author's terms. If you're the author: this diff is yours, no strings attached. Ship it as your own update and we'll delist the patch here.
Why do this at all?
Roughly two-thirds of the ESO addon ecosystem is abandoned, and the Patch-Break Radar shows dozens of popular addons calling API the game removed. The fix is often mechanical — a renamed function, a reworked event. Machines are good at mechanical.