TesModManager - OblivionModManager for Skyrim SE and Skyrim - Oblivion and Morrowind
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 29 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This utility is common to Skyrim SE, Skyrim, Oblivion and Morrowind Support and download is usually handled at the Skyrim page here: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/5010/? I only update this page once in a while.
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How to install: 1) Pick the setup for installer driven installation. or 2) You can pick the application only if you have a previous installation and want to extract the files by hand and copy them to the right folder.
Quick tip for fast and easy mod creation: Use the import button and pick a downloaded file from Nexus. TesModManager will try to load and download what it can from Nexus. It works the first time with most downloaded files.
Description ----------- TesModManager is a new version of OBMM Extended that supports Skyrim SE, Skyrim, Oblivion and Morrowind. I renamed it TesModManager for this reason.
What you can do with it:
create complex mods using simple script or C# scripting to control what files go where and even edit the ini files
assemble mods from different folders, files and images
automatically import obmm/omod mods
automatically import NMM/fomod mods (supports both XML and C# fomod scripts)
automatically import mods from zip/7z/rar files (some odd mods may need tweaking)
use as download manager for Nexus for all supported games
retrieve Mod Descriptions, Author, Version and pictures from nexusmodss.
sort mods and call BOSS (if installed) to do it
start skyrim using SKSE or Oblivion using OBSE
installs/updates OBSE/SKSE for you
install SkyProc patchers and lets you run them. Supports SUM to manage them
detect and identify installed Steam mods (if they have an esp/esm)
detect conflicts between mods
allows you to pick the "winning" file in case of conflict using the integrated DDS viewer
list data files linked to plugins
group mods logically and activate them all at once
export/extract mods to zip. These can be easily uploaded to nexus for others to use
view, extract and create BSA files
manage your save files
* analyzes your saves and allows you to restore mods and load order as per your save to go back to a known working configuration
TesModManager is a mod manager utility that supports Skyrim SE, Skyrim, Oblivion, and Morrowind. It allows creating complex mods with scripts, importing mods from various formats, and includes warnings about direct Nexus downloads and game detection issues. With 481 endorsements and 7,842 downloads, it's a niche tool for modders who want advanced control.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Multi-game support is a huge plus if you play more than one of these Bethesda titles
- Scripting and fomod import means you can handle complex mods without manual file shuffling
- Decent community trust with 481 endorsements and 7,842 downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Direct Nexus downloads are broken, so you'll have to manually download and use import
- Game detection can fail, forcing you to install it directly into the game folder
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not play nice with newer mods or game updates
For modders who want a single tool to manage mods across multiple Bethesda games and need advanced features like scripting and fomod import. If you're a casual player who just wants to install mods quickly, stick with Vortex or Mod Organizer 2. Skip if you expect a polished, actively maintained utility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim SE, disable EAC or use the workaround to install TMM directly in the game folder to avoid detection issues
- Use the import button to add downloaded mods from Nexus, but expect to manually download them first since direct Nexus downloads are broken
- For Oblivion mods, make sure you have OBMM-compatible mods or convert them to omod format for best results
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- monpetitbeurre
- Version
- 1.6.56
- Downloads
- 7,842
- Endorsements
- 481
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 12/21/2016
- Updated
- 11/14/2019
🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
Download from Nexus.
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