Keyword Item Distributor (KID)
skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements
Keyword Item Distributor (KID) is an SKSE plugin that lets mod authors assign keywords to weapons, armor, magic effects, ingestibles, and other items via config files. With 33,896 endorsements and 6.2 million downloads, it's a proven utility for Skyrim modding, last updated June 2026.
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Downloads: 6,158,658💡 Notes
By powerofthree
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE's loader, or KID won't activate.
Check if your mod manager (like MO2 or Vortex) supports SKSE plugins – they usually handle installation automatically, but verify the plugin is enabled.
If you're not a mod author, you don't need to create config files – just install KID and let other mods use it.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Massive community trust – 33,896 endorsements and 6.2 million downloads show it's a staple.
- Config-file driven, so modders can add keywords without touching the game's records directly.
- Actively updated (June 2026), so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
👎 Cons
- Requires SKSE, so you're locked into the SKSE ecosystem – no SKSE, no KID.
- No built-in UI – you'll be editing text files, which might intimidate casual modders.
- It's a backend utility – if you're not a mod author, you might not see immediate value without other mods depending on it.