Skyrim IME Support - SimpleIME

⭐ ⭐ (427 endorsements) 📥 12,650 downloads 📌 v2.2.1 📅 1/26/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By JamieYin101 · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/20/2026 📅 Created: 1/26/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #26 of 117 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

SimpleIME

Native IME support for Skyrim SE/AE · 为上古卷轴5 SE/AE 提供输入法支持


What is this? · 这是什么?

SimpleIME is a SKSE plugin that unlocks full IME (Input Method Editor) support in Skyrim SE/AE. It intercepts the OS input pipeline and renders a custom composition and candidate window using ImGui, allowing you to type Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other multi-byte languages anywhere the game accepts text input.

SimpleIME 是一个 SKSE 插件, 为上古卷轴5 SE/AE 解锁完整的输入法(IME)支持。它接管系统输入管道,并使用 ImGui 渲染合成窗口和候选词窗口,让你能够在游戏任意文本框中输入中文、日文、韩文等多字节语言。


Why do I need it? · 为什么需要它?

The base game doesn't require IME. But if you use SkyUI or any mod built on the game's UI layer (inventory search, NPC search, crafting filters…), you will want to type in your own language.

基础游戏不需要输入法,但如果你使用 SkyUI 或任何基于游戏 UI 层的 Mod(如物品搜索、NPC 搜索、合成过滤……),你就需要用自己的语言输入。


Features · 功能

[]Automatic IME activation — the IME automatically activates when you focus on a text field and deactivates when you leave it; no manual toggling required.

自动激活输入法 —— 当你聚焦在文本框时输入法会自动激活,离开时自动停用,无需手动切换;[/]

[]IME switch support — the language bar shows the active input method and allows you to switch between them by UI without leaving the game.

输入法切换支持 —— 语言栏显示当前激活的输入法,并允许你在游戏内通过 UI 切换输入法。[/]

[]TSF-based IME — uses the modern Text Services Framework; composition and candidate list are rendered natively in-game via ImGui.

基于 TSF 的输入法集成 —— 使用现代文字服务框架(TSF),合成字符串与候选词通过 ImGui 在游戏内原生渲染。[/]

[]System default font — the IME window uses the system default font, ensuring proper display of all languages and symbols.

系统默认字体 —— IME 窗口使用系统默认字体,确保所有语言和符号的正确显示。[/]

[]Auto caret tracking — the IME window automatically follows the active text cursor on screen, including in scrollable fields.

自动追踪光标位置 —— IME 窗口自动跟随当前激活的文本光标,支持可滚动的文本框。[/]

[*]Font Builder — browse all installed fonts (or load from a file path), preview them in real time, and ass

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

SimpleIME is a SKSE plugin that adds native IME support to Skyrim SE/AE, enabling Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other multi-byte language input in any text field. It uses TSF and ImGui to render composition and candidate windows, with automatic activation and system font support. Ideal for players using SkyUI or UI-based mods that require typing in their own language.

✨ Key Features

Automatic IME activation when focusing on text fields, no manual toggling needed.
In-game language bar to switch between input methods without leaving the game.
TSF-based integration with ImGui-rendered composition and candidate windows.
Uses system default font for correct display of all languages and symbols.
Auto caret tracking for the IME window to follow the active text cursor.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community trust with 427 endorsements and 12,650 downloads.
  • Solves a real pain point for non-English speakers using SkyUI and search mods.
  • Active development, last updated April 2026, so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires SKSE, so you'll need to set that up first if you haven't already.
  • Potential conflicts with other UI mods that alter the input pipeline or use ImGui.
  • Limited to text input scenarios; doesn't affect gameplay or visuals beyond the IME window.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use SkyUI or any mod with searchable inventories, crafting filters, or NPC search and want to type in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or other multi-byte languages. Also for mod authors who want to ensure their UI mods are accessible to international players. Skip if you only play in English and never need IME input.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the correct SKSE version for your Skyrim build (SE or AE) before installing SimpleIME.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install SimpleIME through it to keep your Data folder clean and manage updates easily.
  • Test the IME in a text field like the console or a search box to confirm it activates automatically; if not, check your SKSE installation.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
JamieYin101
Version
2.2.1
Downloads
12,650
Endorsements
427
Category
User Interface
Created
1/26/2025
Updated
4/20/2026

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