Universal Item Sorter

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,558 endorsements) 📥 242,672 downloads 📌 v1.2.5 📅 9/13/2017
⚪ Last updated 2021

By PushTheWinButton · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/13/2021 📅 Created: 9/13/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #159 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Universal Item Sorter

Requirements:

All Official DLC (except Gun Runners' Arsenal)

New Vegas Script Extender

JIP LN NVSE Plugin


Description

Universal Item Sorter adds optional and customisable prefixes to all items in the game, for the purposes of organising inventory lists, e.g. "FOD:" before all food items, "CHEM:" before all chems, "QST:" before all quest items, etc. This is particularly useful for the Aid and Misc categories, which have a large number of items and can become cluttered very quickly.

Items are grouped into 5 main categories, subdivided into several subcategories which each have an associated prefix. Prefixes can be enabled and disabled for whole categories, and individual prefixes completely customised or removed in this mod's INI file. The categories are as follows:

  • []Weapons - Energy Weapons, Explosives, (Small) Guns, Melee Weapons, Unarmed, Big Guns (if you use a mod which restores it).

    []Apparel - Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor, Power Armor, Headgear, Handwear.

    []Aid - Aid (medicines, etc), Alcohol, Books, Chems, Drinks, Food, Magazines, Poisons.

    []Misc - Ammo Parts (Guns and Energy Weapons), Caps, Cards, Chips, Clutter, Crafting Parts, Currency, Keys, Quest Items, Weapon Mods.

    []Ammo

    This mod differs from other similar mods in that it uses scripts to automatically categorise all items, from all mods, without needing patches or making record edits, so is therefore compatible with everything. It also uses up-to-date NVSE functions to better categorise items, such as determining whether a Misc item is used for crafting or is just clutter.

    If you use Project Nevada, I recommend you disable its item sorting feature in favour of this mod. PN's feature is less accurate, and more script intensive as it is constantly running scripts to scan all containers you interact with to detect new items it hasn't yet sorted. Universal Item Sorter, on the other hand, only runs scripts once when you first start the game, and detects and sorts all items immediately without the need for constantly running scripts.

    New Sorting Modes

    Alternatively, Universal Item Sorter comes with two additional sorting modes that aim to minimise the visual impact of inventory sorting. These can be enabled in the INI with the iMode option under the heading. The valid settings are as follows:

    []iMode=0 is the de

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Universal Item Sorter adds customizable, optional prefixes to all items in Fallout 4, automatically covering items from other mods and DLC. It is less script-intensive than similar mods, making it a performance-friendly choice for inventory organization.

✨ Key Features

Adds customizable and optional prefixes to all items in the game.
Automatically covers items added by other mods and DLC.
Less script intensive than other similar mods.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 5,558 endorsements and 242k downloads.
  • Auto-covers mod-added items, so you don't have to patch every new mod.
  • Light on scripts, which means less performance hit compared to other sorters.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — might have compatibility issues with newer mods or game updates.
  • Prefixes are optional, so you'll need to tweak settings to get the exact sorting you want.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who are tired of messy inventories and want a lightweight, automatic sorting solution that works with modded load orders. Skip if you prefer manual sorting or want a sorter with deep customization like VIS.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it auto-covers mod items, install it after your other mods to ensure it picks them up.
  • Check the in-game settings to enable or disable prefixes for different item categories.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
PushTheWinButton
Version
1.2.5
Downloads
242,672
Endorsements
5,558
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
9/13/2017
Updated
2/13/2021

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