Magic Keystrings - Mod Localization Tool

Magic Keystrings is a standalone localization extractor and formatter built to streamline multilingual support for Oblivion mods. Magic Keystrings automates the identification, conversion, and packaging of all in-game text elements--no patch mods required.

Magic Keystrings completely preps your mod for integration with Magic Loader.

⚙️ What It Does

• []Scans directly through your mod (ESP/ESM) to extract all string fields including:

  []Dialog lines

  []Quest log entries

  []Object names and descriptions

  []Effect and enchantment descriptions

[]Replaces string content with structured localization keys (e.g. LOC_FN_MYOBJECT) inside the mod file itself

[]Outputs a well-formed JSON file containing the full mapping of keys to original strings

📦 Built for Integration

• []Direct mod editing: Works on the mod file itself-no need for compatibility patches or external ESPs

  []Prepped for Magic Loader: JSON output is formatted for Magic Loader's string-table generator, making key mapping seamless

  []Translation-friendly: Translators can easily read or edit the JSON file, then recompile into localized string tables using Magic Loader

💡 Why Use It

• []Keeps your mod's text clean and futureproof

  []Removes repetitive manual copy-pasting for translations

  []Avoid tags on items from your mod!

  🧰 How to Use Magic Keystrings

  • []Open Your Mod in TES4Edit

    []Launch TES4REdit.exe

    []Select the target .esp or .esm file you want to localize

  []Run the Magic Keystrings Script
  • []Right-click your mod in the left pane OR right-click any single record

    []Choose "Apply Script"

    []Select Magic Keystrings from the script list

    []Click OK to run

  []🔍 The script will:
  • []Extract all localized strings (dialogue, messages, object names, quest text)

    []Replace them in your mod with key references

    []Output a JSON file containing the key-to-text mapping

  []Package Output with Your Mod
  • []Place the .json into your mod folder under:

    MagicLoader\

  []This prepares your mod for:
  • []Automatic string table generation by Magic Loader

    []Easy access for translators who can localize the JSON directly

  🙌Acknowledgements

  The DNA of Magic Keystrings originates with Magic Patcher, thanks to Darkaxt for permission to release. This script was created over the course of numerous hours working with Microsoft Copilot AI.