Keyword Item Distributor (KID)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #12 of 81 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
KEYWORD ITEM DISTRIBUTOR
Requirements
Skyrim SE 1. 5. 39 onwards / Skyrim VR
meh's Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Description
SKSE utility plugin that allows modders to add keywords to weapons/armor/ammo/magic effects/potions/scrolls/locations/books, at startup.
How To Use
Distributed records should be written to an ini file containing the suffix "_KID", in the Data folder (for example, MyMod_KID.ini).
They should follow this general format:
Keyword = formID~esp(OR)keywordEditorID|type|strings,formIDs(OR)editorIDs|traits|chance
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[]FormID is the formID of the keyword with leading zero digits removed (eg. 0x12345)[/]
[]esp is the name of the mod containing the keyword (MyMod.esp). This is not necessary for Skyrim and DLC records.[/]
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[]Keyword EditorID is the name of the keyword. If the keyword name cannot be found, the mod will dynamically generate the keyword for you, which can be checked in game using SKSE's GetKeywordString function[/]
The type of item you want the keyword to be added to.
Magic Effect
Talking Activator
Enchantment
Filters are for distributing to only specific groups of items.
NOTE: Combining multiple filters will progressively restrict the pool of items that can be distributed to.Distribute the same keyword multiple times to add it to different types of items
- []Strings[/]
Effect archetypes (Magic Effects, Spells, Enchantments, Scrolls, Potions)
Actor Values (Books, Magic Effects, Spells, Enchantments, Scrolls, Potions, Weapons)
Nif path (string must end with ".nif". Does not work for armors)
(eg. weapons/MyIronSword.nif)
List of archetypes
CureDisease
DualValueMod
CommandSummoned
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[]Keyword EditorID is the name of the keyword. If the keyword name cannot be found, the mod will dynamically generate the keyword for you, which can be checked in game using SKSE's GetKeywordString function[/]
Keyword Item Distributor (KID) is an SKSE plugin that lets mod authors assign keywords to weapons, armor, magic effects, ingestibles, and other items via config files. With 33,896 endorsements and 6.2 million downloads, it's a proven utility for Skyrim modding, last updated June 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust – 33,896 endorsements and 6.2 million downloads show it's a staple.
- Config-file driven, so modders can add keywords without touching the game's records directly.
- Actively updated (June 2026), so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so you're locked into the SKSE ecosystem – no SKSE, no KID.
- No built-in UI – you'll be editing text files, which might intimidate casual modders.
- It's a backend utility – if you're not a mod author, you might not see immediate value without other mods depending on it.
For Skyrim mod authors and power users who want to add custom keywords to items for compatibility or gameplay tweaks. Also for players who install mods that require KID as a dependency – you'll need it for those mods to work. Skip if you're a casual player looking for direct gameplay changes; this is a tool, not a content mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE's loader, or KID won't activate.
- Check if your mod manager (like MO2 or Vortex) supports SKSE plugins – they usually handle installation automatically, but verify the plugin is enabled.
- If you're not a mod author, you don't need to create config files – just install KID and let other mods use it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 4.0.6
- Downloads
- 6,158,658
- Endorsements
- 33,896
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 9/17/2021
- Updated
- 6/30/2026
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