Limo
Limo is a free, open-source Linux application for managing game mods and plugins.
What Limo is
Limo is a free, open-source Linux application for managing game mods and plugins. It can import installed Steam games and handle specialized Steam game configurations. Its built-in NexusMods access lets users check for updates, read mod information and download mods. Limo also works with LOOT to manage installed plugins, sort load order and check for plugin issues. For OpenMW, it manages plugin and archive files and supports LOOT.
When deployed files conflict, the mod lower in the deployer's load order takes precedence. Limo automatically creates backups when target files are about to be overwritten. It is available as a Flatpak, through the Arch User Repository or as a source build. The Flatpak release is officially supported, while the AUR version provides early access to some features. The Flatpak workflow currently supports Bethesda Steam games including Skyrim, Skyrim SE and Skyrim VR. Limo is licensed under GPL-3.0.
Good
- Imports installed Steam games.
- Checks and downloads mods through NexusMods.
- Uses LOOT to sort plugin load order.
- Automatically backs up files before overwriting.
Watch out
- Primarily developed for Linux.
- Flatpak workflow currently supports Bethesda Steam games.
Who it suits
Limo suits Linux players who want to manage mods for supported Steam games or OpenMW. It may also suit users looking for integrated NexusMods and LOOT workflows.
Verdict
Limo brings mod, plugin and load-order management into one Linux application, with Steam, NexusMods, LOOT and OpenMW support. Check that your game and preferred installation route fit its current support details.
Plans and prices
From Limo's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No price or billing details are stated. |
The facts
Each one read from Limo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automatic Backups
- Backups are automatically created when target files need to be overwritten.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Conflict Behavior
- The lower mod in a deployer's load order wins conflicts.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Conflict detection
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Deployment method
- linkchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Installation Methods
- Available through Flatpak, Arch User Repository, or source build.checked 28 Sep 2026
- LOOT Integration
- Manages installed plugins, sorts load order, and checks for plugin issues.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Mod source access
- built-inchecked 20 Sep 2026
- NexusMods Integration
- Supports checking updates, viewing mod information, and downloading mods through Limo.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Official Version
- The Flatpak version is officially supported; the AUR version offers early access to some features.checked 28 Sep 2026
- OpenMW Support
- Manages OpenMW plugin and archive files and supports LOOT.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Open Source License
- The repository is licensed under GPL-3.0.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Pricing Not Stated
- The page provides no paid pricing or billing figures.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Repository Activity
- The repository page lists 170 commits, 775 stars, and 27 forks.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Free Tier Limits
- No free-tier limits are stated.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Planned Integrations
- Planned API support includes Thunderstore and Gamebanana.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Trial Refund Policy
- No trial or refund policy is stated.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Primary Platform
- Primarily developed for Linux.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- linuxchecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Steam Support
- Can import installed Steam games and supports specialized Steam game configurations.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported Steam Games
- The Flatpak workflow currently supports Bethesda Steam games such as Skyrim, Skyrim SE, and Skyrim VR.checked 28 Sep 2026
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