NL_CMD - A Console Command Framework
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 31 Modders Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
NL_CMD is an advanced papyrus framework created for the purpose of supporting the addition of new console commands to Skyrim SSE. From day one it was designed with accessibility in mind, providing easy-to-use functions to simplify console - papyrus communication. Registering and unregistering new commands is almost as easy as registering for plain old, vanilla papyrus events, and argument parsing is built-in from the get-go.
Notably the mod has no additional dependencies besides SKSE and should always be compatible with every game version that SKSE supports.
Key Features
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[] Actual support for new console commands
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] In-game help documentation
- [] Argument parsing support
- Parsing is done automatically, all you need to do is define the callback types!
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[] Built-in SendModEvent functionality
- Ever wanted to send mod events directly from the console? Now you can.[] Built-in console API
- Print to console
- Execute native console commands
- Get the last console command
- Get the current console selection
- Set the current console selection
- All without any .dll dependencies!
- [] Advanced command registration
As a user, you only need to download the main file to ensure that your load order supports mods using the NL_CMD framework. Alternatively, mod authors might have already bundled NL_CMD together with their own mod, in which case you can download the main file and overwrite their version to ensure you are always running the latest version of NL_CMD.
Running Commands
NL_CMD console commands are always prefixed with the "nl_cmd" prefix in-game. Therefore, if you for example wish to run a command named "hello" you would have to type:
nl_cmd hello
In some cases, commands might also require arguments to run, in which case they can be provided using the following syntax:
; Given a command defined as "say hello to(string)"
nl_cmd say hello to(Peter)
; Given a command defined as "spawn form(form,int)"
nl_cmd spawn form(0x00013BBF;1)
As you might have already noticed, it's worth pointing out that the syntax
NL_CMD is an advanced Papyrus framework for Skyrim Special Edition that enables modders to add new console commands. With over 1,000 endorsements and 447,000 downloads, it's a proven resource for mod authors looking to expand console functionality. Last updated in January 2023, it remains a stable foundation for mod development.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,020 endorsements and a massive 447k downloads
- Purpose-built for modders, so it's likely well-documented and tested
- Last updated in 2023, so it's relatively recent for the modding scene
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Papyrus scripting knowledge to use effectively
- No explicit compatibility notes for other frameworks or SKSE versions
- Not for end-users—only useful if you're actually making mods
This is for Skyrim mod authors who want to add custom console commands to their mods. If you're a player just looking for new commands, this isn't for you—you'd need a mod that uses this framework. Skip it if you're not into Papyrus scripting.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE64 installed, as most Papyrus frameworks rely on it.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for usage examples if the description is thin.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 to keep the framework files separate from your own scripts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- NeverLost
- Version
- 1.03
- Downloads
- 447,241
- Endorsements
- 1,020
- Category
- Modders Resources
- Created
- 1/24/2022
- Updated
- 1/18/2023
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