Other mods are free to interact with this mod using the embedded remote interface.

Give free sample example

remote.call("ap-free-samples", "give_free_samples_to_force", "player", "iron-ore", 50)
-- This gives 50 iron ore to all players on the default player force.

remote.call("ap-free-samples", "give_free_samples_to_all", "copper-ore", 50)
-- This gives 50 copper ore to ALL players regardless of their force.

Blacklist examples

remote.call("ap-free-samples", "add_blacklist_entry", "assembling-machine-1")
-- This makes assembling machine 1 not be given as a free sample to any force on completed research of automation.

remote.call("ap-free-samples", "remove_blacklist_entry", "logistic-science-pack")
-- This allows for free samples of logistic science pack.   By default, every science pack regardless of the installed mods is blacklisted.