Limo
What it is
Limo is a free, open-source Linux application for managing game mods and plugins. It can import installed Steam games and work with specialized Steam game configurations. Built-in NexusMods access lets users check for updates, view 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 need to be overwritten. It is available through Flatpak, the Arch User Repository, or a source build. The Flatpak release is officially supported, while the AUR version offers early access to some features. The Flatpak workflow currently supports Bethesda Steam games such as Skyrim, Skyrim SE, and Skyrim VR. The repository uses the GPL-3.0 license. No price or billing details are listed.
For and against
For
- Imports installed Steam games.
- Connects to NexusMods for updates and downloads.
- LOOT can sort load order and check plugin issues.
- Automatically backs up files before overwriting.
- Available as Flatpak, AUR package, or source build.
Against
- Primarily developed for Linux.
- Flatpak workflow currently supports Bethesda Steam games.
- Official support is for the Flatpak version.
The verdict
Limo brings mod downloads, plugin management, conflict handling, and backups to Linux. Check the Flatpak game support and installation option that fit your setup before choosing it.
Who it suits
Limo suits Linux players who manage mods for Steam games, Bethesda titles, or OpenMW. It is also relevant to users who want NexusMods and LOOT workflows in one tool.
Plans and prices
Free
Read 28 Sep 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Automatic Backups
- Backups are automatically created when target files need to be overwritten.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Conflict Behavior
- The lower mod in a deployer's load order wins conflicts.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Conflict detection
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Deployment method
- linkgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Free Tier Limits
- No free-tier limits are stated.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Installation Methods
- Available through Flatpak, Arch User Repository, or source build.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Open Source License
- The repository is licensed under GPL-3.0.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- LOOT Integration
- Manages installed plugins, sorts load order, and checks for plugin issues.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Mod source access
- built-ingithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- NexusMods Integration
- Supports checking updates, viewing mod information, and downloading mods through Limo.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Official Version
- The Flatpak version is officially supported; the AUR version offers early access to some features.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- OpenMW Support
- Manages OpenMW plugin and archive files and supports LOOT.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Planned Integrations
- Planned API support includes Thunderstore and Gamebanana.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Pricing Not Stated
- The page provides no paid pricing or billing figures.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Primary Platform
- Primarily developed for Linux.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Repository Activity
- The repository page lists 170 commits, 775 stars, and 27 forks.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
