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Corkscrew

Corkscrew is a free, open-source mod manager for Linux and macOS.

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#15 of 78
Score
7.1
Corkscrew's website

What Corkscrew is

Corkscrew is a free, open-source mod manager for Linux and macOS. It supports Skyrim and lists Fallout 4 support, with Starfield marked as coming soon. Built-in mod source access includes Nexus Mods downloads through OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, NXM links, and Nexus SSO. Users can install Nexus mods with one click, drop in archives, run FOMOD wizards, or reorder mods by dragging. Profiles let users switch among vanilla, lightly modded, and large-plugin setups. For plugin management, Corkscrew provides LOOT sorting, master validation, conflict detection, and dependency views. It also supports Wabbajack modlists through a seven-phase installation pipeline. Custom SSE Engine Fixes patches cover more than 60 crash sites and deploy automatically. Corkscrew requires no account and uses no telemetry. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0, and the listed download size is 17 MB. Support links include GitHub, Issues, and Support on Ko-fi.

Good

  • Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
  • Requires no account and uses no telemetry.
  • Supports profiles, conflict detection, and dependency views.
  • Supports Wabbajack modlists through a seven-phase pipeline.

Watch out

  • Available platforms are Linux and macOS.
  • Starfield support is coming soon.
  • No team sharing or administrative controls are stated.

Who it suits

It suits Skyrim and Fallout 4 modders using Linux or macOS who want profiles and built-in mod management. Starfield support is listed as coming soon.

Verdict

Corkscrew combines mod installation, profile switching, and plugin management for supported games on Linux and macOS. Check game support before choosing it, particularly if you need Starfield support now.

Plans and prices

From Corkscrew's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeFree and open source

The facts

Each one read from Corkscrew's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Automatic updates
Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Conflict detection
Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Creator
Corkscrew was built by cashconway, a modder who wanted Mac support.checked 28 Sep 2026
Deployment method
linkchecked 22 Sep 2026
Download size
The page lists a 17 MB download.checked 28 Sep 2026
Encryption certifications
No encryption details or certifications are stated on the page.checked 28 Sep 2026
Engine crash patches
Custom SSE Engine Fixes patches cover more than 60 crash sites and deploy automatically.checked 28 Sep 2026
Mod installation
Supports one-click Nexus installs, archive drops, FOMOD wizards, and drag-to-reorder.checked 28 Sep 2026
Mod profiles
Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Mod source access
built-inchecked 22 Sep 2026
Nexus integration
Provides Nexus Mods downloads, OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, NXM links, and Nexus SSO.checked 28 Sep 2026
Open-source license
The project is fully open source under GPL-3.0.checked 28 Sep 2026
Plugin management
Integrated LOOT sorting, master validation, conflict detection, and dependency views.checked 28 Sep 2026
Pricing model
Free and open source; no paid price is stated.checked 28 Sep 2026
Profiles and presets
Profiles let users swap between vanilla, lightly modded, and large-plugin setups.checked 28 Sep 2026
Support channels
The page links to GitHub, Issues, and Support on Ko-fi.checked 28 Sep 2026
Supported games
Skyrim is supported; Fallout 4 support is listed, with Starfield coming soon.checked 28 Sep 2026
Wabbajack integration
Supports Wabbajack modlists with a seven-phase installation pipeline.checked 28 Sep 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Free tier limits
No free-tier limits are stated on the page.checked 28 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Privacy approach
No telemetry and no accounts are required.checked 28 Sep 2026
Supported platforms
macOS, SteamOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and Linux x86_64.checked 28 Sep 2026

The company

Teams and admin
No team sharing or administrative controls are stated.checked 28 Sep 2026

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