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== Data sources ==
== Data sources ==
The module reads from [[Data:ResourceLookup.json]], a pre-indexed lookup table generated by [[User:Deadbot|Deadbot]] at deploy time. When the bot uploads new game files, hero, ability, and item icons update automatically.
The module reads from [[Data:ResourceLookup.json]], a pre-indexed lookup table generated by [[User:Deadbot|Deadbot]] at deploy time. When the bot uploads new game files, icons update automatically.


An additional resource for other icons can be found at [[Data:ResourceLookup2.json]], a manually maintained table; some entries may rely on a dictionary key.
An additional resource for other icons can be found at [[Data:ResourceLookup2.json]], a manually maintained table used for other icons; some entries may rely on a dictionary key.


See [[Module:Icon/data]] for manual overrides, legacy items, aliases, and renames used by this module.
See also: [[Module:Icon/data]]


== Usage ==
== Usage ==
Any of the following templates can be used. The module automatically detects the icon type:
Any of the following templates work for any icon type. The module auto-detects the type:
* {{tl|HeroIcon}}
* {{tl|HeroIcon}}
* {{tl|AbilityIcon}}
* {{tl|AbilityIcon}}
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* {{tl|EntityIcon}}
* {{tl|EntityIcon}}


'''Note:''' While all four templates work identically, it is recommended to use the appropriate one for clarity (e.g., use <nowiki>{{AbilityIcon|Siphon Life}}</nowiki> even though <nowiki>{{HeroIcon|Siphon Life}}</nowiki> will also work).
'''Note:''' While all four templates work identically, it is recommended to use the correct template (e.g., use <nowiki>{{AbilityIcon|Siphon Life}}</nowiki> for clarity even though <nowiki>{{HeroIcon|Siphon Life}}</nowiki> will work).


== Error tracking ==
== Error tracking ==
Icons that fail to render are added to [[:Category:Module:Icon ERROR]].
Icons that fail to render are added to [[:Category:Module:Icon ERROR]].<includeonly>[[:Category:Modules]]</includeonly><noinclude>[[:Category:Module documentation]]</noinclude>
<includeonly>[[Category:Modules]]</includeonly><noinclude>[[Category:Module documentation]]</noinclude>
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