FormList Manipulator - FLM

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (18,036 endorsements) 📥 4.6M downloads 📌 v1.8.1 📅 8/26/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By MaskedRPGFan · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/28/2024 📅 Created: 8/26/2022
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 SKSE Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #15 of 81 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

If you are a user and not a modder, just install this mod like any other SKSE plugin and you're done. The whole description and explanation of use is for modders.

FormList Manipulator

This SKSE plugin allows you to add Forms to FormLists at game startup using configuration files.

With this mod, you can get rid of conflicts between mods that modify FormLists, and thus avoid creating compatibility patches. Examples of such situations are mods that add new plants to plant, add toys and gifts, new character voices, trophies, hair colors and races for head parts, etc.

As of version 1. 3. 0, you can use Mod Events to update FormLists on demand during the game.

As of version 1. 5. 0, you can add filters to entries in order to skip them.

As of version 1. 7. 0, you can create collections of forms using keywords.

Requirments

Address Library for SKSE Plugins

powerofthree's Tweaks

Latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package

Config Files
Configuration files can have any name, but they must be INI files whose name ends with _FLM. Example: Toys_FLM.ini.

Or they can be any INI files located in the "FLM" directory.

Configuration files are processed in alphabetical order. First from the Data directory, then from the Data\FLM.

Keys: Alias, Group, Collection, Filter, ModEvent, FormList, Plant, BToys, GToys, HairColors, AtronachForge, AtronachForgeSigil, DragonbornSpiderCrafting are not case-sensitive.

Filters, Aliases and Groups, once defined, remain available for other INI files.

Filter is always optional.

General usage
FormList = FList|Form, Form, FormList, #Group, #Collection, etc|Filter

Remove = FList|Form, Form, FormList, #Group, #Collection, etc|Filter

[]FList can be: EditorID or FormID~ESP or Alias.

[]Form can be: EditorID or FormID~ESP.

[]FormID - record ID. Example: 0xD80 or 0x03008246 or 0xFE00080A or 0x8246 (You no longer need to remove any digits from FormID, the plugin will do it automatically).

[]ESP - name of the plugin with extension. Not required for base plugins and DLC. Example Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp. Not case-sensitive.

[]EditorID - form editorID.

[]Adding an asterisk before a FormList adds its contents instead of the list itself.

[*]Filter is optional. You can use previously defined filter or create a new filter in place.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

FormList Manipulator (FLM) is an SKSE plugin for Skyrim SE, AE, and VR that lets you add Forms to FormLists at game startup via config files, reducing mod conflicts. Built with CommonLibSSE-NG, it's a utility for modders and advanced users. With 18K endorsements and 4.6M downloads, it's a proven tool.

✨ Key Features

Adds Forms to FormLists at game startup using configuration files.
Reduces conflicts between mods by centralizing FormList edits.
Supports Skyrim SE, AE, and VR.
Built with CommonLibSSE-NG for modern Skyrim versions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 18,036 endorsements and 4.6M downloads.
  • Solves a real modding headache—FormList conflicts—without patching.
  • Works across SE, AE, and VR, so it's future-proof for most setups.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires SKSE and a mod manager—not for console or casual players.
  • Config files mean a learning curve if you're not used to text-based modding.
  • Last updated in September 2024—check for compatibility with the latest Skyrim patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who are tired of FormList conflicts and want a clean way to merge additions. Also for players who use many mods that touch the same lists and want stability. Skip if you're a console player or prefer simple plug-and-play mods.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through the SKSE loader, not the default launcher.
  • Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to install FLM and keep track of its files.
  • Read the mod's documentation on how to format the config files—it's the key to making it work.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
MaskedRPGFan
Version
1.8.1
Downloads
4,622,949
Endorsements
18,036
Category
Utilities
Created
8/26/2022
Updated
9/28/2024

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