Object Categorization Framework

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Object Categorization Framework (OCF) is a utility mod that assigns categories to items from hundreds of mods, exposing them as Keywords and FormLists for other mods to use in conditions. With 9,391 endorsements and 3.3 million downloads, it's a widely adopted framework for mod authors and players seeking better compatibility.

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Syntax

Utilities

Example

Downloads: 3,341,697

💡 Notes

By GroundAura

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Install with your mod manager and place it early in your loa

Install with your mod manager and place it early in your load order so other mods can reference its categories.

Check if your favorite mods list OCF as a dependency—if so,

Check if your favorite mods list OCF as a dependency—if so, this is required for them to work.

Use the in-game MCM (if available) or console commands to ve

Use the in-game MCM (if available) or console commands to verify categories are being applied to items.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust (9,391 endorsements, 3.3M downloads)
Essential for mod authors who want to build on shared categories
Actively maintained (last updated January 2025)

👎 Cons

Not for players—does nothing on its own without dependent mods
Requires other mods to actually use the categories, so value depends on ecosystem
No detailed documentation in the description, so setup may require digging

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