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Corkscrew
What it is
Corkscrew is a free, open-source mod manager for Linux and macOS, created by modder cashconway with Mac support in mind. It supports Skyrim and lists Fallout 4 support; Starfield is marked as coming soon. Mod sources are built in, including Nexus Mods downloads through OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, NXM links, and Nexus SSO. Users can install Nexus mods with one click, add archives, use FOMOD wizards, and change load order by dragging. Profiles provide separate setups for vanilla play, light modding, or larger plugin collections. For plugin management, Corkscrew includes LOOT sorting, master validation, conflict detection, and dependency views. It also handles Wabbajack modlists through a seven-phase installation pipeline. Custom SSE Engine Fixes patches deploy automatically and cover more than 60 crash sites. Corkscrew requires no account and uses no telemetry. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0, and its 17 MB download is listed on the website. Support links lead to GitHub, Issues, and Ko-fi.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0
- No accounts or telemetry required
- Profiles support different mod setups
- Includes Nexus and Wabbajack integrations
- Automatic patches cover more than 60 crash sites
Against
- Available on Linux and macOS only
- Starfield support is listed as coming soon
The verdict
Corkscrew brings mod installation, profile switching, and plugin checks together for Linux and macOS. Its listed game support centers on Skyrim and Fallout 4, with Starfield still forthcoming.
Who it suits
Corkscrew suits Linux and macOS players who want to manage Skyrim or Fallout 4 mods, use profiles, and work with Nexus or Wabbajack. Its Mac support may appeal to modders looking for a manager built with Mac users in mind.
Plans and prices
Free
Read 28 Sep 2026 · corkscrewmodmanager.com
On the record
- Automatic updates
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Creator
- Corkscrew was built by cashconway, a modder who wanted Mac support.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Conflict detection
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Deployment method
- linkgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Download size
- The page lists a 17 MB download.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Encryption certifications
- No encryption details or certifications are stated on the page.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Engine crash patches
- Custom SSE Engine Fixes patches cover more than 60 crash sites and deploy automatically.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- No free-tier limits are stated on the page.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mod installation
- Supports one-click Nexus installs, archive drops, FOMOD wizards, and drag-to-reorder.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Mod source access
- built-ingithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Nexus integration
- Provides Nexus Mods downloads, OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, NXM links, and Nexus SSO.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Open-source license
- The project is fully open source under GPL-3.0.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Plugin management
- Integrated LOOT sorting, master validation, conflict detection, and dependency views.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- Free and open source; no paid price is stated.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Profiles and presets
- Profiles let users swap between vanilla, lightly modded, and large-plugin setups.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy approach
- No telemetry and no accounts are required.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Teams and admin
- No team sharing or administrative controls are stated.corkscrewmodmanager.com · read 28 Sep 2026
