Skyrim ESP Module

Create, inspect, and modify Skyrim plugin files using the ESP module of Spooky's AutoMod Toolkit.

Prerequisites

Run all commands from the toolkit directory:

cd "C:\Users\spook\Desktop\Projects\3. Development\skyrim-mods\spookys-automod-toolkit"

Command Reference

Create a Plugin

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp create "<name>.esp" [options]

Inspect a Plugin

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp info "<plugin>"
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp list-masters "<plugin>"

Add Records

Books (work immediately, no model needed):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-book "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --text "Content..." --value 50

Weapons (require --model to be visible):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-weapon "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --type sword --damage 25 --model iron-sword

Model presets: iron-sword, steel-sword, iron-dagger, hunting-bow

Armor (require --model to be visible):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-armor "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --type heavy --slot body --rating 40 --model iron-cuirass

Model presets: iron-cuirass, iron-helmet, iron-gauntlets, iron-boots, iron-shield

Spells (require --effect to function):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-spell "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --effect damage-health --magnitude 50 --cost 45

Effect presets: damage-health, restore-health, damage-magicka, restore-magicka, damage-stamina, restore-stamina, fortify-health, fortify-magicka, fortify-stamina, fortify-armor, fortify-attack

Perks (require --effect to function):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-perk "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --description "Effect" --effect weapon-damage --bonus 25 --playable

Effect presets: weapon-damage, damage-reduction, armor, spell-cost, spell-power, spell-duration, sneak-attack, pickpocket, prices

Quests:

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-quest "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --start-enabled

Globals (configuration variables):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-global "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --type float --value 1.5

NPCs (record only - need race/face data for visibility):

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-npc "<plugin>" "<editorId>" --name "Name" --level 20 --essential

Script Attachment

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp attach-script "<plugin>" --quest "<questId>" --script "<scriptName>"

SEQ File Generation

Required for start-enabled quests:

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp generate-seq "<plugin>" --output "./SEQ"

Merge Plugins

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp merge "<source>.esp" "<target>.esp" --output "Merged.esp"

Common Workflows

Create a Complete Weapon Mod

# 1. Create plugin
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp create "MyWeaponMod.esp" --light --author "YourName"

# 2. Add weapon with model
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-weapon "MyWeaponMod.esp" "MyWeapon_Sword" --name "Blade of Power" --type sword --damage 35 --value 500 --model iron-sword

# 3. Verify
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp info "MyWeaponMod.esp"

Create a Spell Pack

# Create plugin
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp create "SpellPack.esp" --light

# Add damage spell
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-spell "SpellPack.esp" "SP_Fireball" --name "Greater Fireball" --effect damage-health --magnitude 75 --cost 60

# Add healing spell
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-spell "SpellPack.esp" "SP_Heal" --name "Major Healing" --effect restore-health --magnitude 100 --cost 50

# Add buff spell
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-spell "SpellPack.esp" "SP_Fortify" --name "Warrior's Blessing" --effect fortify-health --magnitude 50 --duration 120 --cost 80

Create a Perk Overhaul

# Create plugin
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp create "PerkMod.esp" --light

# Combat perks
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-perk "PerkMod.esp" "PM_WeaponMaster" --name "Weapon Master" --description "+20% weapon damage" --effect weapon-damage --bonus 20 --playable

# Magic perks
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-perk "PerkMod.esp" "PM_Efficiency" --name "Magical Efficiency" --description "Spells cost 25% less" --effect spell-cost --bonus 25 --playable

# Stealth perks
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-perk "PerkMod.esp" "PM_Assassin" --name "Assassin's Strike" --description "3x sneak attack damage" --effect sneak-attack --bonus 200 --playable

Add Content to Existing Mod

# Check what's in the mod
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp info "ExistingMod.esp"

# Add new content
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp add-weapon "ExistingMod.esp" "NewWeapon" --name "Added Sword" --damage 30 --model steel-sword

# Verify addition
dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp info "ExistingMod.esp"

Important Notes

1. Always use --model for weapons and armor - without it they'll be invisible
2. Always use --effect for spells and perks - without it they won't function
3. EditorIDs must be unique - use a prefix like MyMod_ to avoid conflicts
4. Light plugins (.esl) have a 2048 record limit but don't use a load order slot
5. Start-enabled quests require SEQ files - generate with generate-seq command
6. Use --json flag for machine-readable output when scripting

JSON Output

All commands support --json for structured output:

dotnet run --project src/SpookysAutomod.Cli -- esp info "MyMod.esp" --json