Compact Abilities

⭐ ⭐ (452 endorsements) 📥 362,740 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 10/7/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Phoenicia · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/5/2026 📅 Created: 10/7/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #55 of 100 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Abilities when scanning enemies, can now show 2 per row, making more space for Abilities added from mods such as ENC

New in 2. 0: 

Allows cycling through abilities, to display their description, when scanning, by clicking 'V' button. (Descriptions of vanilla abilities, are based on hidden descriptions, that were already in the base game)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Compact Abilities is a UI mod that condenses enemy ability displays during scanning and adds descriptions to those abilities. It's a simple, quality-of-life improvement for players who find the default ability tooltips too bulky. With 452 endorsements and a recent update, it's a reliable choice for UI tweaks.

✨ Key Features

Makes enemy abilities more compact when scanning.
Shows descriptions of abilities when scanning.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Streamlines the scanning UI, making it easier to read multiple abilities at a glance.
  • Adds descriptions to abilities, which is helpful for understanding enemy mechanics.
  • Recent update (May 2026) suggests active maintenance and compatibility with current game version.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects the scanning interface—if you wanted more comprehensive UI overhauls, this is limited.
  • No screenshots or detailed feature list provided, so you're taking the author's word on the visual changes.
  • Endorsement count is modest (452) compared to downloads, but that's not unusual for UI tweaks.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who frequently scan enemies and want a cleaner, more informative display without overhauling the whole UI. If you're tired of cluttered ability tooltips and want quick descriptions, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major UI changes or gameplay alterations.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a UI mod, make sure to place it in the correct mod folder (e.g., Data) and enable it in the launcher.
  • If you use other UI mods, test for conflicts—some may override the same interface elements.
  • Check the mod page for any optional patches if you use popular UI overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
Phoenicia
Version
2.0
Downloads
362,740
Endorsements
452
Category
User Interface
Created
10/7/2025
Updated
5/5/2026

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