Nexus Mods Author Tools is an open-source Unreal Engine plugin that simplifies creating, packaging and publishing game mods to Nexus Mods. By integrating common mod authoring workflows directly into the Unreal Editor, it reduces setup complexity and lets creators focus on building content instead of configuring tooling.
The plugin currently supports the Unreal Engine versions 4.26 → 5.8. Support for additional engine versions may be added in future releases.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Native Unreal Editor Integration | ✅ Available |
| Nexus Mods Upload Support | ✅ Available |
| Mod Template Management | ✅ Available |
| Archive Creation | ✅ Available |
| Cross-Version Unreal Support | ✅ Available |
| Extensible Framework | ✅ Available |
| Markdown Rendering | 🚧 Planned |
| Additional Templates | 🚧 Planned |
| Validation & Diagnostics | 🚧 Planned |
| Expanded Editor Utilities | 🚧 Planned |
| Documentation Improvements | 🚧 Planned |
| Resource | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 🚀 | Basic Install | Install the plugin into your Unreal project. |
| 🧭 | Using the Plugin | Information for how to use various features. |
| 🩹 | Troubleshooting | Resolve common issues. |
| 🛠️ | Building from Source | Build and develop locally. |
| 🤝 | Contributing | Learn how to contribute. |
| 📦 | Release Tools | Build and publish releases. |
| 🐞 | Report a Bug | Found an issue? Let us know. |
| 💡 | Request a Feature | Suggest a new idea. |
| 📋 | Issue Tracker | Browse existing issues and roadmap items. |
| 📦 | Latest Release | Download the latest stable version. |
This project includes the following third-party libraries and assets:
| Component | Purpose | License |
|---|---|---|
| FontAwesome | User interface icons | CC BY 4.0 |
| miniz | ZIP archive creation and extraction | MIT / Public Domain |
Nexus Mods Author Tools is released under the accompanying LICENSE.
Please review the license before using or redistributing the software.
Contributions, feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions are always welcome.
If you'd like to help improve Nexus Mods Author Tools, please see the Contributing Guide.
Warning
Nexus Mods Author Tools is developed by Nexus Mods and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Epic Games. Unreal Engine is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc.