Workbench Filter Framework (WFF)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #29 of 44 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Workbench Filter Framework (WFF) allows workbench recipe filtering by category and switched in a non-intrusive way. Can also filter mod recipes and even add custom categories via easy-to-make patches.
There is a lite version of WFF designed for Creations here: Workbench Filter Framework - Creation (WFFC)
Currently supports: any Industrial Workbench
Support for pharma and cooking stations will be added if there are reasonable demands for this, right now there aren't enough mod recipes for them.
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[]Look at any industrial workbench, vanilla or mod variant
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]Press R to bring up the filter menu[]Select a filter category
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[]Press E to open the filtered recipe list
How it works
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[]On installing the framework, all base game component recipes are moved to "Components/Resources" category, and base game ammo crafting recipes are moved to "Ammo" category (it may be empty if you haven't completed the research project)
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]If patches are installed and targeted mods are present, mod-added recipes are moved to one of the available categories designated by the patch[]Any leftover recipes are moved to "Miscs" category
Supported Filter Categories
- []WFF built-in: you'll have these available without any extra mods.
2 Melee Weapons
3 Ranged Weapons
4 Throwable Weapons
8 Accessories
9 Mod Config Items (for mod items used to change mod settings, like settings holotape in Fallout 4 mods)
A Miscs (catcl-all, recipes without filter assignment goes here)
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[]Mod added: mods can add their own filter categories and have recipes assigned to it. They can also be used to enable recipes exclusive to mod-added workbenches on normal industrial workbenches for ease of access, without breaking the original workbenches. WFF supports up to 245 mod-added filter categories.
Why WFF?
If you are a player, here are some benefits:
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]Intuitive interaction: change filters with a button press[]Great compatibility: compatible with any industrial workbench variants, compatible with any UI mods, works on GamePass (see Installation section)
[]All in one place: with the rig
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[]On installing the framework, all base game component recipes are moved to "Components/Resources" category, and base game ammo crafting recipes are moved to "Ammo" category (it may be empty if you haven't completed the research project)
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[]Press E to open the filtered recipe list
Workbench Filter Framework (WFF) is a utility mod that lets you filter recipes by category with a single button, using ESM-free patching and no extra workbenches. It supports multiple languages including Simplified Chinese, German, French, and Japanese. With 472 endorsements and 20,342 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for crafting.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 472 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
- Streamlines crafting by letting you filter recipes instantly.
- ESM-free patching means fewer compatibility headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in June 2024, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might be a hurdle for newbies.
- Potential conflicts with other crafting UI mods that alter recipe lists.
For crafters who are tired of scrolling through endless recipe lists and want quick filtering. Also great for multilingual players who appreciate native language support. Skip if you prefer a more immersive, unmodded crafting experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install WFF and avoid manual file placement errors.
- Check if your game version is compatible with the June 2024 update before installing.
- If you use other crafting UI mods, test WFF in a new save to ensure no conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- ExoWarlock313
- Version
- 1.11
- Downloads
- 20,342
- Endorsements
- 472
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 3/18/2024
- Updated
- 6/11/2024
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