SkyUI

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (918,145 endorsements) 📥 25.9M downloads 📌 v5.1 📅 12/17/2011
⚪ Last updated 2015

By SkyUI Team · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod 🏛️ Official Download Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/18/2015 📅 Created: 12/17/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 76 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

SkyUI is an elegant, PC-friendly UI mod for Skyrim with many advanced features. All improvements seamlessly integrate with the style of the original interface. Version 5 includes better crafting, enchanting, alchemy and smithing menus and several other enhancements.

Core team: snakster, Mardoxx

Artwork: psychosteve

  • [] Convenient inventory management with a feature-rich panel that supports full-text search, sorting and extended data columns.
    • [] Version 5 extends this to all menus, including crafting, enchanting, alchemy and smithing.
      • [] A powerful, categorized favorites menu that still keeps true to the original idea of a fast, non-intrusive way to access your essential items. Eight customizable hotkey groups allow to explore playstyles that were way too tedious before.
        • [] The Mod Configuration Menu (MCM) to support user-friendly in-game customization. It's not just used by SkyUI, but by hundreds of other mods as well.
          • [] Full-text search and highlighting of discovered locations on the map.
            • [] Active effects are displayed directly in the HUD, instead of having to constantly open the magic menu. Highly customizable.
              • [] Gamepad support, and intuitive and efficient keyboard navigation.
                • [] Multi-language support for English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Czech and Japanese.
                  • [] For a complete list, see the Features Overview.
                    • [] For a visual tour, check out our latest trailer.

                      STEP 1: Install the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)

                      • [] Install SKSE from Steam, or download the installer from skse.silverlock.org and run it.

                        [] Required SKSE version is 1. 7. 3 or newer.

                        STEP 2: Install SkyUI

                        • [] Option A - Nexus Mod Manager (NMM)

                          [] Click the Download (NMM) button on top of this page.

                          [] Activate SkyUI in NMM.

                          [] Option B - Manual Installation

                          [] Locate the Data/ folder in your Skyrim installation directory. Typically it's found at Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/skyrim/Data/.

                          [] Extract the contents of the down

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

SkyUI is a highly acclaimed PC-friendly interface overhaul for Skyrim, boasting over 918,000 endorsements and 25.9 million downloads. It replaces the default UI with a more elegant, efficient design and introduces advanced features like sorting and searching. Despite its age (last updated in 2015), it remains a staple for PC players seeking a better inventory and menu experience.

✨ Key Features

Elegant, PC-friendly interface design
Advanced features for inventory management and menu navigation
Massive community adoption with over 918,000 endorsements
Over 25.9 million downloads, indicating widespread use

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved (918,145 endorsements) — this is the gold standard for Skyrim UI mods
  • Huge download count (25.9M) means it's battle-tested and compatible with countless setups
  • Adds advanced sorting and search features that make inventory management a breeze

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For PC Skyrim players who want a cleaner, more functional UI without the console-style clutter. Perfect for modders who spend hours in inventory menus and need better sorting and search. Skip if you're on console or prefer the vanilla look.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have SKSE installed first — SkyUI won't work without it, and you'll get a warning in-game if it's missing.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install SkyUI and keep your load order clean.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for the dedicated SE version of SkyUI — the original 2015 mod is for the classic edition.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
SkyUI Team
Version
5.1
Downloads
25,932,456
Endorsements
918,145
Category
User Interface
Created
12/17/2011
Updated
8/18/2015

🔗 Required By 95 Mods

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