diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_attached/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_attached/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3532db31d..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_attached/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds additional ways for nodes to be attached.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_attached/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_attached/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9de0ac446
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_attached/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_attached
+description = Adds additional ways for nodes to be attached.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_init/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_init/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4ab7458f1..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_init/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Initialization mod of MineClone 2. Defines some common shared variables and sets up initial default settings which have to be set at the beginning.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_init/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_init/mod.conf
index 5a3e4b6b2..bdaccc373 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_init/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_init/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_init
+description = Initialization mod of MineClone 2. Defines some common shared variables and sets up initial default settings which have to be set at the beginning.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 30ba9a6f3..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-API for filling a chest with random treasures.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/mod.conf
index 8406dcc2f..5eadd8576 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_loot/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_loot
+description = API for filling a chest with random treasures.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 62d5cd61a..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Contains particle images of MineClone 2. No code.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/mod.conf
index f7be80395..2a7214fff 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_particles/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_particles
+description = Contains particle images of MineClone 2. No code.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 26c21e3b1..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-This mod contains the core sounds of MineClone 2 as well as helper function for mods to access them.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/mod.conf
index 3227e6126..e87092a59 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_sounds/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_sounds
+description = This mod contains the core sounds of MineClone 2 as well as helper function for mods to access them.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_util/depends.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_util/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3b355984e..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_util/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_util/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_util/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c778045c1..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_util/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Helper functions for MineClone 2.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_util/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_util/mod.conf
index e45f9124e..f63ca1d0a 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_util/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_util/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_util
+description = Helper functions for MineClone 2.
+depends = mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/depends.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3b355984e..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 470cf7a84..000000000
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Utility functions for worlds and the “dimensions”.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..33b1c5df5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_worlds/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_worlds
+description = Utility functions for worlds and the “dimensions”.
+depends = mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/drippingwater/depends.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/drippingwater/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 315237e07..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/drippingwater/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/drippingwater/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/drippingwater/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..586264656
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/drippingwater/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = drippingwater
+depends = mcl_core
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/depends.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 7a3ef812e..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_player
-mcl_core?
-doc_identifier?
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/description.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 65a979e8a..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds drivable boats.
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/mod.conf
index f14456c5f..e88c6ba07 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_boats
+description = Adds drivable boats.
+depends = mcl_player
+optional_depends = mcl_core, doc_identifier
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/description.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 8b436bf28..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Falling node entities, Minecraft-style
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/mod.conf
index 032b75023..d522ee737 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_falling_nodes/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_falling_nodes
+description = Falling node entities, Minecraft-style
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/depends.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index f80274858..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-flowlib
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/description.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index dba26fb6c..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Dropped items will be attracted to the player like a magnet.
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/mod.conf
index 9f35f5ed9..59bb0f059 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_item_entity
+description = Dropped items will be attracted to the player like a magnet.
+depends = flowlib, mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/depends.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index cdf7feb54..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-mcl_explosions
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_player
-mcl_achievements
-mcl_chests
-mcl_furnaces
-mesecons_commandblock
-mcl_hoppers
-mcl_tnt
-mesecons
-doc_identifier?
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/description.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 27f6c313d..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Minecarts are vehicles to move players quickly on rails.
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/mod.conf
index 5661f8b9c..2bf23c0e1 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_minecarts
+description = Minecarts are vehicles to move players quickly on rails.
+depends = mcl_explosions, mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_player, mcl_achievements, mcl_chests, mcl_furnaces, mesecons_commandblock, mcl_hoppers, mcl_tnt, mesecons
+optional_depends = doc_identifier
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/description.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index a426a1006..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds a mob API for mods to add animals or monsters, etc.
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/mod.conf
index c3d971374..c25ccd80d 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_mobs
 depends = mcl_particles
 optional_depends = mcl_weather, mcl_explosions, mcl_hunger, mcl_worlds, invisibility, lucky_block, cmi, doc_identifier, mcl_armor, mcl_portals, mcl_experience
+description = Adds a mob API for mods to add animals or monsters, etc.
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/depends.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4a2756661..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_particles
-default?
-mcl_mobs
-mcl_tnt?
-mcl_bows?
-mcl_throwing?
-mcl_fishing?
-bones?
-mesecons_materials?
-mobs_mc_gameconfig?
-doc_items?
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/description.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c57195fea..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds Minecraft-like monsters and animals.
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/mod.conf
index cd4f98c75..9f7da0e12 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mobs_mc
+description = Adds Minecraft-like monsters and animals.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_particles, mcl_mobs
+optional_depends = default, mcl_tnt, mcl_bows, mcl_throwing, mcl_fishing, bones, mesecons_materials, mobs_mc_gameconfig, doc_items
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/depends.txt b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2f89674f3..000000000
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_core
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/mod.conf b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5709db5a5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mobs_mc_gameconfig
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_core
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/depends.txt b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 356c2f185..000000000
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_fire
-mcl_death_messages?
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/description.txt b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 98fdb3626..000000000
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-A mod that adds thunder and lightning effects.
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/mod.conf b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/mod.conf
index 948a40751..9dc172f70 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/lightning/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = lightning
+description = A mod that adds thunder and lightning effects.
+depends = mcl_fire
+optional_depends = mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/depends.txt b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index e134aeef6..000000000
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/description.txt b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index ac7e3d8c4..000000000
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Deal damage to entities stuck in the deep void
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/mod.conf b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/mod.conf
index 7e0ea4bac..12afe43c1 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_void_damage/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_void_damage
+description = Deal damage to entities stuck in the deep void
+depends = mcl_worlds, mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/depends.txt b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 0e5110c41..000000000
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_worlds
-lightning?
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/description.txt b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3f28b271e..000000000
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Weather and sky handling: Rain, snow, thunderstorm, End and Nether ambience
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/mod.conf b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/mod.conf
index 4cc16984e..97ce12b04 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_weather
+description = Weather and sky handling: Rain, snow, thunderstorm, End and Nether ambience
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_worlds
+optional_depends = lightning
diff --git a/mods/HELP/doc/description.txt b/mods/HELP/doc/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 59a7a4c21..000000000
--- a/mods/HELP/doc/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Provides an extensible in-game help with texts about gameplay basics (such a crafting), items and advanced usage.
diff --git a/mods/HELP/doc/mod.conf b/mods/HELP/doc/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f1268957d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/HELP/doc/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = doc
+description = Provides an extensible in-game help with texts about gameplay basics (such a crafting), items and advanced usage.
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/depends.txt b/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 5bff11578..000000000
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_compass
-mcl_clock
-doc
-sfinv?
-sfinv_buttons?
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/description.txt b/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index b5c05403c..000000000
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-The most comprehensive Crafting Guide
-on Minetest.
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/mod.conf b/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/mod.conf
index d51c45413..474809dcd 100644
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HELP/mcl_craftguide/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,5 @@
 name = mcl_craftguide
+description = The most comprehensive Crafting Guide
+on Minetest.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_compass, mcl_clock, doc
+optional_depends = sfinv, sfinv_buttons
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/depends.txt b/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 93440a299..000000000
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-doc
-doc_items
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/description.txt b/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4ae29f507..000000000
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-This MineClone 2 mod sets up and configures the Help modpack mods to tailor the help towards MineClone 2.
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/mod.conf b/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/mod.conf
index f5c27d080..176201adb 100644
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HELP/mcl_doc/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_doc
+description = This MineClone 2 mod sets up and configures the Help modpack mods to tailor the help towards MineClone 2.
+depends = doc, doc_items
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_tt/depends.txt b/mods/HELP/mcl_tt/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 12e5a198d..000000000
--- a/mods/HELP/mcl_tt/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-tt
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/HELP/mcl_tt/mod.conf b/mods/HELP/mcl_tt/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d2daff9f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/HELP/mcl_tt/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_tt
+depends = tt, mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/HUD/awards/depends.txt b/mods/HUD/awards/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 80a448a44..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/awards/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-sfinv?
-unified_inventory?
diff --git a/mods/HUD/awards/description.txt b/mods/HUD/awards/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index f2b9944c7..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/awards/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds achievements to Minetest, and an API to register new ones.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/awards/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/awards/mod.conf
index 24042f267..8b1534692 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/awards/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/awards/mod.conf
@@ -5,3 +5,4 @@ description = Adds achievements to Minetest, and an API to register new ones.
 license = LGPL 2.1 or later
 forum = https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?t=4870
 version = 2.3.0
+optional_depends = sfinv, unified_inventory
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/depends.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 203a4c0ab..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-awards
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/mod.conf
index b9d5af185..dd0a20e20 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_achievements
+depends = awards
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/description.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index bfd0d06bb..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Provides core textures needed by Minetest.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/mod.conf
index 492aeca87..549a2b11b 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_base_textures/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_base_textures
+description = Provides core textures needed by Minetest.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/description.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 7c322f644..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Shows messages in chat when a player dies.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/mod.conf
index 4e4396074..ecb2d79ba 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_death_messages/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_death_messages
+description = Shows messages in chat when a player dies.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/depends.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3b355984e..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/mod.conf
index c576d4493..35af4d6db 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_formspec_prepend/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_formspec_prepend
+depends = mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/description.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 02a8a34f9..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds a HUD bar displaying the current damage of the player's armor.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/mod.conf
index de5a2f20a..a1d8b3f36 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/mod.conf
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_hbarmor
 depends = hudbars, mcl_armor
+description = Adds a HUD bar displaying the current damage of the player's armor.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/depends.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 27231e5df..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mcl_player?
-_mcl_autogroup?
-mcl_armor?
-mcl_brewing?
-mcl_potions?
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/description.txt b/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 207a3fa5e..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds the player inventory and creative inventory.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/mod.conf
index 2900f85c5..d9b78454e 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_inventory
+description = Adds the player inventory and creative inventory.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mcl_enchanting
+optional_depends = mcl_player, _mcl_autogroup, mcl_armor, mcl_brewing, mcl_potions
diff --git a/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/depends.txt b/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3e1d5c201..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-hudbars?
diff --git a/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/description.txt b/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 361cab6ce..000000000
--- a/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Displays the name of the wielded item.
diff --git a/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/mod.conf b/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/mod.conf
index fdedae0f7..36bd5d1af 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/HUD/show_wielded_item/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = show_wielded_item
+description = Displays the name of the wielded item.
+optional_depends = hudbars
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2cc05ce78..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-mcl_sounds
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/mod.conf
index e0a6a9bbb..d8129f02d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_comparators/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_comparators
+depends = mesecons, mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_dispensers/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_dispensers/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 7b51f67cc..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_dispensers/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mesecons
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_tnt
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_core
-mcl_nether
-mcl_armor_stand
-mcl_armor
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_dispensers/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_dispensers/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..13cdb5f5a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_dispensers/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_dispensers
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mesecons, mcl_sounds, mcl_tnt, mcl_worlds, mcl_core, mcl_nether, mcl_armor_stand, mcl_armor
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_droppers/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_droppers/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index cfd9772fe..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_droppers/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mesecons
-mcl_util
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_droppers/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_droppers/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..bbb1c19f2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_droppers/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_droppers
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mesecons, mcl_util
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_observers/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_observers/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 95222145e..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_observers/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-mcl_util
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_observers/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_observers/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fce00191a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mcl_observers/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_observers
+depends = mesecons, mcl_util
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 812afabce..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_core
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..94be76509
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons
+depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_core
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_alias/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_alias/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index acaa92412..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_alias/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_alias/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_alias/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..533d54c80
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_alias/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mesecons_alias
+depends = mesecons
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_button/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_button/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4fdbda79f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_button/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_button/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_button/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..be127362b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_button/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_button
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 95ac10fe5..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
-doc_items?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..4a743406c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_commandblock
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc, doc_items
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_delayer/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_delayer/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 14ced9309..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_delayer/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_delayer/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_delayer/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3f8446239
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_delayer/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_delayer
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_lightstone/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_lightstone/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4fdbda79f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_lightstone/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_lightstone/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_lightstone/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..95811bd27
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_lightstone/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_lightstone
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_mvps/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_mvps/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index acaa92412..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_mvps/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_mvps/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_mvps/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3e347879f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_mvps/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mesecons_mvps
+depends = mesecons
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_noteblock/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_noteblock/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 77b6f4da3..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_noteblock/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-mcl_particles
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_noteblock/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_noteblock/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c388e7a26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_noteblock/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mesecons_noteblock
+depends = mesecons, mcl_particles
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pistons/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pistons/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c19acf4b9..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pistons/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-mesecons_mvps
-mcl_mobitems
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pistons/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pistons/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5a3f6c80f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pistons/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_pistons
+depends = mesecons, mesecons_mvps, mcl_mobitems
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pressureplates/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pressureplates/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4fdbda79f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pressureplates/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pressureplates/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pressureplates/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0edd40e9a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_pressureplates/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_pressureplates
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_solarpanel/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_solarpanel/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4fdbda79f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_solarpanel/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_solarpanel/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_solarpanel/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9897b7488
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_solarpanel/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_solarpanel
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 9636f7bd5..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-mcl_torches
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..85586cad7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_torch
+depends = mesecons, mcl_torches
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_walllever/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_walllever/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4fdbda79f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_walllever/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_walllever/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_walllever/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8512e9d6b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_walllever/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_walllever
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_wires/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_wires/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4fdbda79f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_wires/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_wires/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_wires/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..15f2e0d32
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_wires/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mesecons_wires
+depends = mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 89b87aa2d..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_core?
-screwdriver?
-tt
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/mod.conf
index 7712df190..ca88c4dc6 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_anvils/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_anvils
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mcl_sounds, tt, mcl_enchanting
+optional_depends = mcl_core, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 067cf61b1..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_player
-mcl_fire?
-ethereal?
-bakedclay?
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index b0a9b0a5a..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds craftable armor that is visible to other players.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2428bd670
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+name = mcl_armor
+description = Adds craftable armor that is visible to other players.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_player, mcl_enchanting
+optional_depends = mcl_fire, ethereal, bakedclay
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_stand/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_stand/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 02ce27d73..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_stand/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_armor
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_stairs
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_stand/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_stand/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c6eff1b21
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_stand/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_armor_stand
+depends = mcl_armor, mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_stairs
+optional_depends = screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d7ac71050..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds?
-mcl_core?
-mcl_wool?
-mcl_cauldrons?
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 5e748a2ea..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds decorative banners in different colors which can be emblazoned with patterns, offering a countless number of combinations.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/mod.conf
index 211266581..c3a659683 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_banners/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_banners
+description = Adds decorative banners in different colors which can be emblazoned with patterns, offering a countless number of combinations.
+optional_depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_core, mcl_wool, mcl_cauldrons, doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c7c874fd1..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-playerphysics
-mcl_sounds?
-mcl_worlds?
-mcl_wool?
-mcl_dye?
-mcl_explosions?
-mcl_weather?
-mcl_spawn?
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/mod.conf
index 62645f3b4..46fd8512c 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_beds
+depends = playerphysics
+optional_depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_worlds, mcl_wool, mcl_dye, mcl_explosions, mcl_weather, mcl_spawn, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index e1ecc48c7..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init?
-mcl_core?
-mcl_sounds?
-mcl_mobitems?
-mcl_dye?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/mod.conf
index 9597005c1..7fe88cd00 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_books
+optional_depends = mcl_init, mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_mobitems, mcl_dye
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index a797e7184..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-controls
-awards?
-mcl_achievements?
-mcl_core?
-mcl_mobitems?
-playerphysics?
-doc?
-doc_identifier?
-mesecons_button?
-mcl_particles
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a136d2d39
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_bows
+depends = controls, mcl_particles, mcl_enchanting
+optional_depends = awards, mcl_achievements, mcl_core, mcl_mobitems, playerphysics, doc, doc_identifier, mesecons_button
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index eb9bca8d8..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_core?
-mclx_core?
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a1c3dfd5f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_buckets
+depends = mcl_worlds
+optional_depends = mcl_core, mclx_core, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 1ed0ada15..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_hunger
-mcl_buckets
-mcl_farming
-mcl_mobitems
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/mod.conf
index 2a76657f5..9c3036654 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cake/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_cake
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_hunger, mcl_buckets, mcl_farming, mcl_mobitems
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2c344c60c..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mclx_core?
-mcl_sounds
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/mod.conf
index 1bedf9d73..4787d60f9 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_cauldrons
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = mclx_core, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index af11d5f6c..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_end
-mesecons
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0ff5129ca
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_chests
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_end, mesecons
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 514d78143..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_worlds
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 1b7157aad..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-A fantasy clock item roughly shows the time of day.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/mod.conf
index ba0d83eaa..e358ff29a 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_clock
+description = A fantasy clock item roughly shows the time of day.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_worlds, mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 812afabce..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_core
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 1af5d7ce0..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Cocoa pods which grow at jungle trees. Does not include cocoa beans.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/mod.conf
index 923ea9785..ac731e459 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cocoas/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_cocoas
+description = Cocoa pods which grow at jungle trees. Does not include cocoa beans.
+depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_core
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c9db3b289..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_dye
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index ff77b29a6..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds blocks which can be colored, namely hardened clay.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/mod.conf
index 2d6ffb1c2..dab0ce589 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_colorblocks/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_colorblocks
+description = Adds blocks which can be colored, namely hardened clay.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_dye
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 53261d53c..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_worlds
-mesecons
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 221a9f6d9..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-A compass item which points towards the world origin.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/mod.conf
index 8c9e0a652..41266222b 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_compass
+description = A compass item which points towards the world origin.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_worlds, mesecons
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4e3912e1d..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-mcl_autogroup
-mcl_init
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_particles
-mcl_util
-mcl_worlds
-doc_items
-doc?
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 96229f774..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Core items of MineClone 2: Basic biome blocks (dirt, sand, stones, etc.), derived items, glass, sugar cane, cactus, barrier, mining tools, hand, craftitems, and misc. items which don't really fit anywhere else.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/mod.conf
index 575c46655..e204ace84 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_core
+description = Core items of MineClone 2: Basic biome blocks (dirt, sand, stones, etc.), derived items, glass, sugar cane, cactus, barrier, mining tools, hand, craftitems, and misc. items which don't really fit anywhere else.
+depends = mcl_autogroup, mcl_init, mcl_sounds, mcl_particles, mcl_util, mcl_worlds, doc_items, mcl_enchanting
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 97aafc582..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mcl_sounds
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 5f2a79786..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds a crafting table.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/mod.conf
index db5ab14a1..7ae387b3c 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crafting_table/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_crafting_table
+description = Adds a crafting table.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mcl_sounds
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index e2ae3cf4b..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-doc?
-screwdriver?
-mesecons
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/mod.conf
index d504e8497..ed2b094a8 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_doors
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mesecons
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 83185405e..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_flowers
-mcl_mobitems
-mcl_cocoas
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf
index 356b16434..fe93278fc 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_dye
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_flowers, mcl_mobitems, mcl_cocoas
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2adb4b59d..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_util
-doc_items
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_structures
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..21f919136
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_end
+depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_util, doc_items, mcl_worlds, mcl_structures
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 0ed4f3f58..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_wool
-mcl_torches
-mcl_weather
-mcl_armor?
-mobs_mc
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/mod.conf
index 4805e95db..73627923e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_farming
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_wool, mcl_torches, mcl_weather, mobs_mc
+optional_depends = mcl_armor, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 217875c56..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/mod.conf
index b5eafa90f..8b20dd169 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fences/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_fences
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 97699f211..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_particles
-mcl_portals?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/mod.conf
index 23de4da69..f5f04b345 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fire/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_fire
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_worlds, mcl_sounds, mcl_particles
+optional_depends = mcl_portals
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index bbc3c6ad8..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_loot
-mcl_mobs
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 1befeab16..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds fish and fishing poles to go fishing.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/mod.conf
index 3a02c5cfc..56a3305a0 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_fishing/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_fishing
+description = Adds fish and fishing poles to go fishing.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_loot, mcl_mobs, mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowerpots/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowerpots/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index bc1609be2..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowerpots/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_farming
-mcl_flowers
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowerpots/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowerpots/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..24e29d3ff
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowerpots/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_flowerpots
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_farming, mcl_flowers
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index a7a7b9cd1..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_util
-mcl_sounds
-screwdriver?
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c3eb159bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_flowers
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_util, mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = screwdriver, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index ca05945f1..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_formspec
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_craftguide
-mcl_achievements
-mcl_particles
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/mod.conf
index 32f1ed8e8..fe0b9c208 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_furnaces/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_furnaces
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_formspec, mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_craftguide, mcl_achievements, mcl_particles
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 01846722d..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_armor?
-screwdriver?
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index b169ba796..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Small decorative head blocks.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/mod.conf
index 0dab90077..e2fe34f63 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_heads
+description = Small decorative head blocks.
+depends = mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = mcl_armor, screwdriver, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 67a60d4df..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_formspec
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_util
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4430809ac..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-It's just a clone of Minecraft hoppers, functions nearly identical to them minus mesecons making them stop and the way they're placed.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c89292f6b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+name = mcl_hoppers
+description = It's just a clone of Minecraft hoppers, functions nearly identical to them minus mesecons making them stop and the way they're placed.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_formspec, mcl_sounds, mcl_util
+optional_depends = doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_itemframes/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_itemframes/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 0b5088e3c..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_itemframes/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_itemframes/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_itemframes/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..39f4370aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_itemframes/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_itemframes
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 97bf51069..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 143812e1d..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Jukebox and music discs are used to play background music on a per-player basis.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/mod.conf
index ec39a7be9..ad1f8c06a 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_jukebox/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_jukebox
+description = Jukebox and music discs are used to play background music on a per-player basis.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 73d023f65..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_hunger
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/mod.conf
index bd534323a..dc85b6b01 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobitems/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_mobitems
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_hunger
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index dc1a03b82..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_mobs
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/mod.conf
index 36112bf36..1759e3408 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_mobspawners
+depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_mobs
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d867036e5..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index ae7cab253..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds infested blocks: Blocks which which disguise themselves as stone blocks and spawn a silverfish when broken.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..b29601864
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_monster_eggs/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_monster_eggs
+description = Adds infested blocks: Blocks which which disguise themselves as stone blocks and spawn a silverfish when broken.
+depends = mcl_sounds, mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 7ddb9b8f8..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_util
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/mod.conf
index 64bbd8ca4..20f7bef16 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mushrooms/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_mushrooms
+depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_util
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 96f253aa0..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_util
-walkover
-mcl_death_messages?
-doc_items
-doc?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/mod.conf
index 2b6c641af..807bf311e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_nether
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_util, walkover, doc_items
+optional_depends = mcl_death_messages, doc, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 66908e83d..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_dye
-doc?
-doc_items?
-screwdriver?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index bff01f614..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Ocean-related blocks and items (for the ocean temple).
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/mod.conf
index 664d8e1e8..9b639a7b0 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/mod.conf
@@ -1,2 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_ocean
 description = Includes various ocean nodes
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_dye
+optional_depends = doc, doc_items, screwdriver
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index f794e5f9c..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_core
-mcl_nether
-mcl_end
-mcl_particles
-mcl_spawn
-awards?
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index fe84531f3..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds buildable portals to the Nether and End dimensions.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/mod.conf
index e82fbe6c1..b25ab391f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_portals
+description = Adds buildable portals to the Nether and End dimensions.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_worlds, mcl_core, mcl_nether, mcl_end, mcl_particles, mcl_spawn
+optional_depends = awards, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index f123382f8..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds?
-mcl_core?
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/mod.conf
index 8346bbcb4..1af689d7b 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_signs/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_signs
+optional_depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_core, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 10e9d2909..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_core?
-mclx_core?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 80f47c25f..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-A sponge which sucks in water (WIP).
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/mod.conf
index 71a459c10..d833493b3 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_sponges
+description = A sponge which sucks in water (WIP).
+depends = mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = mcl_core, mclx_core
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 96e184bd9..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_nether
-mcl_end
-mcl_ocean
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/mod.conf
index 4540a7981..a357c2c79 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_stairs/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_stairs
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_nether, mcl_end, mcl_ocean
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2787220ee..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core?
-mcl_mobitems?
-doc?
-mcl_fishing
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/mod.conf
index 117ca80a7..4bfc2efb5 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_throwing
+depends = mcl_fishing
+optional_depends = mcl_core, mcl_mobitems, doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 6a2354764..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-mcl_explosions
-mcl_particles
-mcl_sounds?
-mcl_mobitems?
-mcl_death_messages?
-doc_identifier?
-mesecons?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/mod.conf
index 96d4584cf..9d75a788c 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tnt/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_tnt
+depends = mcl_explosions, mcl_particles
+optional_depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_mobitems, mcl_death_messages, doc_identifier, mesecons
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3d96266de..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/mod.conf
index fb522b423..f40547c26 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_tools
+depends = mcl_sounds
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d15228bce..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_particles
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 1ce04a366..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Mesh-based torches - three dimensional torches for minetest.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/mod.conf
index ec9cfb624..b383df2a7 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_torches
+description = Mesh-based torches - three dimensional torches for minetest.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_particles
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_totems/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_totems/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 9b7650e03..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_totems/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_totems/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_totems/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..70c5844c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_totems/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_totems
+depends = mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_walls/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_walls/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index de1f8a39b..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_walls/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_end
-mcl_ocean
-mcl_nether
-mcl_sounds
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_walls/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_walls/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8839312de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_walls/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_walls
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_end, mcl_ocean, mcl_nether, mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 9699080ad..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/mod.conf
index 2a4f86800..b7e9a4dab 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_wool/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_wool
+depends = mcl_sounds
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 870d9cb09..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 422e6da57..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Core items not found in Minecraft
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/mod.conf
index 235cf6d3f..62e8d5fb3 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_core/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mclx_core
+description = Core items not found in Minecraft
+depends = mcl_core
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 640669f2a..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_fences
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 57005b4cf..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Additional fences and fence gates
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/mod.conf
index b53158aad..a4795159d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_fences/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mclx_fences
+description = Additional fences and fence gates
+depends = mcl_fences
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 49805c174..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mcl_ocean
-mcl_core
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_nether
-mcl_end
-mcl_colorblocks
-mcl_stairs
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/description.txt b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 896be59b9..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Additional stairs and slabs not found in Minecraft 1.11
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/mod.conf
index 9d514a88c..b3aecd806 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mclx_stairs/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mclx_stairs
+description = Additional stairs and slabs not found in Minecraft 1.11
+depends = mcl_ocean, mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_nether, mcl_end, mcl_colorblocks, mcl_stairs
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/xpanes/depends.txt b/mods/ITEMS/xpanes/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 812afabce..000000000
--- a/mods/ITEMS/xpanes/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_sounds
-mcl_core
-doc?
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/xpanes/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/xpanes/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..ba2147663
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/xpanes/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = xpanes
+depends = mcl_sounds, mcl_core
+optional_depends = doc
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 50f84ae9d..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_mapgen_core
-mcl_core
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_farming
-mcl_flowers
-mcl_end
-mcl_ocean
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/description.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 496ffb217..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds the various biomes and biome-related things for non-v6 map generators.
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..71298826f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_biomes
+description = Adds the various biomes and biome-related things for non-v6 map generators.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_mapgen_core, mcl_core, mcl_worlds, mcl_farming, mcl_flowers, mcl_end, mcl_ocean
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4c803c72d..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_core
-mcl_chests
-mcl_mobs
-mcl_mobspawners
-mcl_mapgen_core
-mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/description.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 343cb7bdb..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Generates random dungeons in the world
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/mod.conf
index d6af72a27..2160cef4c 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_dungeons/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_dungeons
+description = Generates random dungeons in the world
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_core, mcl_chests, mcl_mobs, mcl_mobspawners, mcl_mapgen_core, mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4aa96f053..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_core
-biomeinfo
-mclx_core?
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_cocoas
-mcl_sponges
-mcl_ocean
-mcl_stairs
-mcl_monster_eggs
-mcl_structures
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/mod.conf
index 5b5419c32..08da71ed3 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_mapgen_core
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_core, biomeinfo, mcl_worlds, mcl_cocoas, mcl_sponges, mcl_ocean, mcl_stairs, mcl_monster_eggs, mcl_structures
+optional_depends = mclx_core
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 76570fa33..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_structures
-mcl_mapgen_core
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/description.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2f761edbe..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Generates strongholds with end portals in the Overworld
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/mod.conf
index 22c99de4f..3ac250788 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_strongholds/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_strongholds
+description = Generates strongholds with end portals in the Overworld
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_structures, mcl_mapgen_core
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index dc513fc7b..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_loot
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/mod.conf
index 862441905..09b7c5b9e 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_structures/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_structures
+depends = mcl_loot
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3d7a878a8..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-mcl_util
-mcl_mapgen_core
-mcl_structures
-mcl_core
-mcl_loot
-mcl_farming?
-mobs_mc?
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9d355ef5a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = mcl_villages
+depends = mcl_util, mcl_mapgen_core, mcl_structures, mcl_core, mcl_loot
+optional_depends = mcl_farming, mobs_mc
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 560b68a4c..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_worlds
-mcl_core
-mcl_mapgen_core
-mcl_loot
-mcl_tnt
-mcl_farming
-mcl_mobspawners
-mcl_minecarts
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/description.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 33bfd506a..000000000
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds simple underground mines with railways and occasional treasure chests.
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/mod.conf b/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/mod.conf
index db3b9740b..b65033cf6 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = tsm_railcorridors
+description = Adds simple underground mines with railways and occasional treasure chests.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_worlds, mcl_core, mcl_mapgen_core, mcl_loot, mcl_tnt, mcl_farming, mcl_mobspawners, mcl_minecarts
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_commands/depends.txt b/mods/MISC/mcl_commands/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 6e14ff130..000000000
--- a/mods/MISC/mcl_commands/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_death_messages?
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_commands/mod.conf b/mods/MISC/mcl_commands/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..da5f1ac56
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/MISC/mcl_commands/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_commands
+optional_depends = mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_privs/description.txt b/mods/MISC/mcl_privs/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 23beb168b..000000000
--- a/mods/MISC/mcl_privs/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Shared privileges in MineClone 2
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_privs/mod.conf b/mods/MISC/mcl_privs/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9e99a5c72
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/MISC/mcl_privs/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_privs
+description = Shared privileges in MineClone 2
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_temp_helper_recipes/depends.txt b/mods/MISC/mcl_temp_helper_recipes/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 71556b9ae..000000000
--- a/mods/MISC/mcl_temp_helper_recipes/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_mobitems
-mcl_end
-mcl_nether
-mcl_ocean
-mcl_stairs
-xpanes
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_temp_helper_recipes/mod.conf b/mods/MISC/mcl_temp_helper_recipes/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0dcd16fa2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/MISC/mcl_temp_helper_recipes/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = mcl_temp_helper_recipes
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_mobitems, mcl_end, mcl_nether, mcl_ocean, mcl_stairs, xpanes
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/depends.txt b/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4f2001472..000000000
--- a/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,10 +0,0 @@
-mcl_core
-mcl_fishing
-mcl_maps
-mcl_minecarts
-doc_identifier
-mobs_mc
-mcl_comparators
-mcl_minecarts
-mcl_paintings
-mcl_potions
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/description.txt b/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d90115acf..000000000
--- a/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Development mod for MineClone 2 which add a “WIP” (Work In Progress) comment to items which are considered to be very unfinished.
diff --git a/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/mod.conf b/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/mod.conf
index 2af1d4592..42f046416 100644
--- a/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/MISC/mcl_wip/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_wip
+description = Development mod for MineClone 2 which add a “WIP” (Work In Progress) comment to items which are considered to be very unfinished.
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_fishing, mcl_maps, mcl_minecarts, doc_identifier, mobs_mc, mcl_comparators, mcl_minecarts, mcl_paintings, mcl_potions
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4c2d1c21f..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_armor
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 761832f6e..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Makes all items in inventory drop after player death.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/mod.conf
index 93ed70ad4..17d61584b 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_death_drop/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_death_drop
+description = Makes all items in inventory drop after player death.
+depends = mcl_armor, mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index ed8cc4236..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-hudbars
-mcl_death_messages?
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 77e6159d5..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds a simple hunger meachanic with satiation, food poisoning and different healing.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/mod.conf
index a1a3d1cc2..af8a31518 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_hunger
+description = Adds a simple hunger meachanic with satiation, food poisoning and different healing.
+depends = hudbars
+optional_depends = mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c86b5f93b..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-mcl_tools
-mcl_skins?
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 7a4daae59..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Applies the player skin texture to the hand.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/mod.conf
index 6b57f4a49..0689336ba 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_meshhand/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_meshhand
+description = Applies the player skin texture to the hand.
+depends = mcl_tools
+optional_depends = mcl_skins
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d0334ff54..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_core
-mcl_particles
-mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/mod.conf
index ee2b80e7e..9784feb41 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_playerinfo
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_core, mcl_particles, mcl_death_messages
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 7a259f8c1..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,10 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
-mcl_core
-mcl_particles
-mcl_hunger
-mcl_death_messages
-playerphysics
-mcl_playerinfo
-mcl_weather
-mcl_spawn
-mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 4664d5f8c..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Adds some simple player-related gameplay effects: Hurt by touching a cactus, suffocation and more.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/mod.conf
index 660def45e..6d0079250 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_playerplus
+description = Adds some simple player-related gameplay effects: Hurt by touching a cactus, suffocation and more.
+depends = mcl_init, mcl_core, mcl_particles, mcl_hunger, mcl_death_messages, playerphysics, mcl_playerinfo, mcl_weather, mcl_spawn, mcl_enchanting
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 09bdf5205..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-mcl_player
-mcl_inventory?
-intllib?
-mcl_armor?
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 61c7bff64..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Mod that allows players to set their individual skins.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/mod.conf
index 96f827646..038f2573d 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_skins/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_skins
+description = Mod that allows players to set their individual skins.
+depends = mcl_player
+optional_depends = mcl_inventory, intllib, mcl_armor
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3b355984e..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 6712e4432..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Set and get the player's respawn position
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/mod.conf
index ff54191b2..ec2c871b4 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_spawn/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_spawn
+description = Set and get the player's respawn position
+depends = mcl_init
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index aa6711ef0..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-mcl_playerinfo
-playerphysics
-mcl_hunger
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/mod.conf
index 7a3692459..132b65153 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_sprint/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_sprint
+depends = mcl_playerinfo, playerphysics, mcl_hunger
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index c692c5cdb..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-This mod makes it possible for multiple mods to modify player physics (speed, jumping strength, gravity) without conflict.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/mod.conf
index da01bf07e..aec13ea44 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/playerphysics/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 name = playerphysics
+description = This mod makes it possible for multiple mods to modify player physics (speed, jumping strength, gravity) without conflict.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/depends.txt b/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2bbf820fd..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-mcl_armor
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/description.txt b/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 0d51ad954..000000000
--- a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-Makes hand wielded items visible to other players.
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/mod.conf b/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..25b80bff5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+name = wieldview
+description = Makes hand wielded items visible to other players.
+depends = mcl_armor