Character Preset Framework (CPF)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #33 of 71 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The complete solution for creating, sharing, and managing character appearance presets.
Enjoying CPF? Support on Patreon helps me keep building it
Character Preset Framework (CPF) is a powerful yet easy-to-use framework that lets you save your character's appearance as a preset, share it with others, and apply presets from the community, all through an intuitive in-game interface.
CPF makes it effortless: just install it and open it on MCM (Shift + P by default) to start creating.
You might have noticed a couple of similar mods appearing recently. What a fun coincidence!
Here's what sets CPF apart:
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[]Works in character creation/mirror: Create and load presets at any time right where you edit your character (can't load in CC yet).[/]
[]Compatibility checks: CPF verifies whether your character's race and body type are compatible with a preset.[/]
[]Comprehensive dependency tracking: be informed about modded assets, such as custom heads or hair pieces.[/]
[]Companion website for creating mods: get your presets ready to share on Nexus in less than 20 seconds.[/]
[]Works in multiplayer: CPF is written to work for each client independently, and doesn't assume singleplayer is the default.[/]
[]Robust validation system: catches and prevent errors before they cause problems.[/]
Main features
Smart preset management:
- []Import presets from others via any of 3 methods: [/]
2) pasting the preset JSON into the UI, OR
3) adding JSON files inside the CPF/ folder
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[]Easily create presets via the UI - this will generate JSON files[/]
[]Export your presets' JSON files with friends or the community[/]
You can easily navigate to the CPF presets folder on Windows by pressing WIN+R and entering:
Turn presets into standalone mods with the web-based preset mod generator:
Character Preset Framework (CPF) is a utility mod that lets you create, share, and manage character appearance presets. It includes compatibility checks, dependency tracking, and a mod generator. With 398 endorsements and over 101k downloads, it's a popular tool for modders and players who want to organize presets efficiently.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 398 endorsements and over 101k downloads.
- All-in-one toolkit: creation, sharing, and management in one mod.
- Compatibility checks and dependency tracking save you from broken presets.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed documentation or install guide provided by the author.
- Utility mods like this can have a learning curve for new users.
- Last updated June 2026 – may not be compatible with future game patches.
For mod authors and players who love customizing character appearances and want a streamlined way to manage presets. If you're tired of manually juggling preset files and want built-in compatibility checks, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for visual overhauls – this is a behind-the-scenes tool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use the mod generator to package your presets into standalone mods for easy sharing.
- Run the compatibility check before installing a new preset to avoid conflicts.
- Check the dependency tracker to see what other mods your presets rely on.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Volitio
- Version
- 1.8.0
- Downloads
- 101,380
- Endorsements
- 398
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 11/29/2025
- Updated
- 6/6/2026
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