StarUI Workbench
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
StarUI Workbench improves all workbenches with a more compact layout, more information, sortable columns, new data columns, custom layout, recolouring, dark mode, Quality-of-Life features and more!
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[]Much more compact design optimised for PC use
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]Additional information columns for all workbenches, including DPS for weapons, secondary resists for armor, cost and max craft-able amount for food/drugs/industrial items and a treatment column for aid items.[]All columns are sort-able - Just click on the column header
[]Adds a tracking item for recipes/mod you are tracking
[]Adds a favorite heart icon for your quickslot weapons
[]Included item sorting tag support - Use either StarUI tag icons for consistency or the vanilla workbench icons
[]Colorizes weapon and armor items by their rarity
[]New Install Tag for weapon/armor mods - Easily see if a mod is installed, craftable or if you miss something!
[]Difference columns for mod installation - See how every mod changes your weapon/armor compared to your installed mod
[]Re-colorize your workbenches like you want them. You can also re-colorize each interface part of each workbench individually
[]Dark mode available (either use the preset or set iDarkMode in the INI)
[]All interface parts can be moved and resized. You can choose one of the four pre-defined workbench layouts or create your own layout!
[]The layout is configured in a separate file, so you can easily re-use a layout for another bench (or create more layouts if you like)
[]You can choose which layout to use for each workbench
[]Available layout presets: Vanilla, Vanilla Extended, Hoarder, Hoarder Alternate
- []Available main presets: Vanilla, Vanilla Extended, Hoarder, Hoarder Alternate, Hoarder Dark Mode
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[]Instant open/close available (Interface animations removed)
[]Unlimited crafting - You can adjust the max amount in the INI
[]Doesn't affect the possibility to get Steam achievement
[]Completely customizable - See StarUI Workbench (default).ini
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[]Simply install with Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 (for manual installation open the spoiler below)
[]Enable Archive Invalidation in your INI
[]It's just one click in BethINI (enable "Load Loose Files" and save)
[]Or: See this simple Howto: Archive Invalidation
Alternate manual installation
[]Copy
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[]Simply install with Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 (for manual installation open the spoiler below)
StarUI Workbench is a popular UI overhaul for Starfield's workbenches, offering a compact layout, sortable columns, new data columns, custom layout options, recoloring, dark mode, and various quality-of-life improvements. With over 9,700 endorsements and 416,000 downloads, it's a well-established mod for players seeking a more efficient crafting interface.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 9,702 endorsements and 416k downloads
- Massive QoL upgrade for crafting—sortable columns and extra info save time
- Dark mode and recolouring make it easy on the eyes during long sessions
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit install instructions or requirements listed—might need some digging
- Last updated October 2024—could be behind latest Starfield patches
- UI mods can conflict with other interface overhauls—check your load order
For Starfield players who spend a lot of time at workbenches and want a cleaner, more informative crafting UI. If you're tired of the vanilla clunky menus, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer the default look or don't craft much.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to enable mods in Starfield's settings and use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- If you use other UI mods, install StarUI Workbench first and let it overwrite to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's forum posts for any patch notes or compatibility updates after game updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- m8r98a4f2
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 416,239
- Endorsements
- 9,702
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 10/8/2023
- Updated
- 10/2/2024
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