Extended UI

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (31,443 endorsements) 📥 1.6M downloads 📌 v1.2.0d 📅 9/6/2014
⚪ Last updated 2015

By MrJack · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/17/2015 📅 Created: 9/6/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4📦 SkyUI Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #10 of 76 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Table of contents - Description - Requirements - Compatibility - How to install - How to uninstall - Known issues - Credits - How to contact the author
  • -Description--
  • Extended UI is a project that attempts to fix parts of the user interface. At the moment the intent is for Extended UI to be a complementary mod to SkyUI rather than to replace parts of SkyUI.

Menus that this mod currently affects: -Skills menu-  - The name and progress of every skill can be seen when browsing skills. The selected skill is highlighted.  - Superfluous UI elements slide out of the way when switching to browsing perks.  - More perk names are visible at the same time.  - Support for longer skill and perk descriptions.  - Ability to hide UI elements related to Legendary skills.  - Show (de)buffs to attributes and skills as base value +/- modifier instead of the default tinted text.  - Ability to adjust the placement of skill markers at the bottom of the screen according to the aspect ratio (4:5, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10).

  • Sleep/wait menu-
  • - Adjustable maximum sleeping/waiting value (2-999 hours).
  • Console-
  • - The name and FormID is shown for the cell that the player is currently in.
  • - A few new commands:
  • "exui_help" - Display information about the other new commands.
  • "exui_fullscreen" - Makes the console fill the entire screen and show more information at once.
  • "exui_log: MESSAGE" - Prints MESSAGE in the Papyrus log.
  • "exui_sendmodevent: EVENTNAME, STRINGARG, NUMARG" - Send an SKSE mod event (EVENTNAME) with up to two parameters (STRINGARG, NUMARG).
  • "exui_getcrosshairref" - Returns the name, ReferenceID, and FormID of the reference that is currently in the crosshairs of the player.
  • "exui_loadmenu: FILENAME" - Opens up/closes the menu in FILENAME.swf in the "\Skyrim\Data\Interface" folder.
  • -Requirements--
  • Skyrim (>= 1. 9. 32. 0. 8)
  • SKSE (>= 1. 7. 1)
  • SkyUI (>= 4. 1)
  • -Compatibility--
  • Mods that edit the following files are, or may be, incompatible with Extended UI:
  • statsmenu.swf
  • console.swf
  • sleepwaitmenu.swf
  • -How to install--
  • 1. Extract all files to "\Skyrim\Data" or install with your favorite mod manager.
  • 2. Activate Extended UI.esp.
  • -How to uninstall--
  • Uninstalling this mod in the middle of a playthrough is not officially supported. Once the files have been removed, then you should either start a new game
  • or revert to a save that has not seen this mod.
  • Remove the following files:
  • "\Skyrim\Data\Extended UI.esp"
  • "\Skyrim\Data\Exte
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Extended UI is a UI overhaul mod for Skyrim that fixes parts of the user interface, designed to complement SkyUI rather than replace it. With over 31,000 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking UI improvements.

✨ Key Features

Fixes parts of the user interface
Designed to complement SkyUI, not replace it

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (31,443 endorsements, 1.6M downloads)
  • Works alongside SkyUI, so you get the best of both
  • Focused on fixing UI issues, not just reskinning

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or SkyUI versions
  • Requires SkyUI to get the full intended experience, so it's not standalone
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who already use SkyUI and want to polish the remaining UI rough edges. Skip if you're looking for a complete UI overhaul or if you play without SkyUI.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install SkyUI first, then Extended UI, to ensure compatibility.
  • Check the mod's forum posts for any known issues with your Skyrim version.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of overwrites.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
MrJack
Version
1.2.0d
Downloads
1,614,711
Endorsements
31,443
Category
User Interface
Created
9/6/2014
Updated
2/17/2015

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