Use or Take SKSE
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #118 of 141 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Use Or Take SKSE
Requirements
Visual C++ Redistributables 2019
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Description
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[]Simple SKSE plugin that allows you to use or take items by activating them[/]
[]Press hotkey (Left Shift by default) + Activate to perform alternate action[/]
[]Keep holding hotkey to perform secondary action, if any (eg. Take scroll -> Equip scroll -> Read scroll)[/]
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[]Items will be flagged as stolen if owned, same behavior as other activated items[/]
[]Features dynamic activate text hover prompt, activate labels can be configured or changed to your language in settings[/]
- []Armor[/]
- []Weapons[/]
- []Potions[/]
- []Ingredients[/]
- []Scrolls[/]
For books, see Read or Take SKSE
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[]Settings and hotkey can be configured using Data/SKSE/Plugins/po3_UseOrTake.ini[/]
Installation
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[]Install as normal with a mod manager. [/]
Credits
Plugin source
- []Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE[/]
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[]Install as normal with a mod manager. [/]
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[]Items will be flagged as stolen if owned, same behavior as other activated items[/]
Use or Take SKSE is a lightweight SKSE plugin for Skyrim that adds a simple quality-of-life feature: when you interact with a container or a corpse, you can choose to use/equip/eat/drink an item directly or take it into your inventory. With 6,770 endorsements and over 1.2 million downloads, it's a popular utility for players who want to streamline looting and item management.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 6,770 endorsements and 1.2M downloads show it's a go-to for many players.
- Saves time: no more grabbing a potion then opening your inventory to use it—just do it on the spot.
- Lightweight and focused: does one thing well without bloating your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so console players or those avoiding script extenders are out of luck.
- Last updated January 2025—if you're on a newer Skyrim version, check compatibility before installing.
- No detailed documentation or config options; it's a set-and-forget plugin, but power users might want more control.
For Skyrim players who hate the extra clicks of looting then using items. If you're a hoarder who wants to quaff potions or equip gear directly from a chest, this is a must-have. Skip if you play without SKSE or prefer a more vanilla experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE installed for your Skyrim version—this plugin won't work without it.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and enable; no extra setup needed.
- Test on a random container first to see the prompt; it's intuitive but good to know how it behaves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Downloads
- 1,248,857
- Endorsements
- 6,770
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 7/6/2022
- Updated
- 1/27/2025
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