VGSources / Best Mod Managers / Corkscrew
What it is
Corkscrew is a free, open-source mod manager for Linux and macOS, built by modder cashconway with Mac support in mind. It supports Skyrim and lists Fallout 4 support, with Starfield marked as coming soon. Mod installation options include one-click Nexus downloads, archive drops, FOMOD wizards, and drag-to-reorder controls. Nexus integration includes OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, NXM links, and Nexus SSO. Profiles let users switch among vanilla, lightly modded, and large-plugin setups. For plugin management, Corkscrew provides 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 cover more than 60 crash sites and deploy automatically. Corkscrew requires no account and uses no telemetry. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0, and the listed download is 17 MB. The page links to GitHub, Issues, and Support on Ko-fi. It does not state free-tier limits, encryption details, or team sharing and administrative controls.
Good, and not so good
- Supports Skyrim and lists Fallout 4 support
- Nexus Mods integration with OAuth 2.0 and NXM links
- Supports Wabbajack modlists
- No account or telemetry
- Starfield support is coming soon
- No team sharing or admin controls are stated
- No encryption details or certifications are stated
Who it suits
Corkscrew suits Skyrim and Fallout 4 modders on Linux or macOS who want profiles, plugin management, and Nexus or Wabbajack workflows. It may also suit players who prefer software that requires no account and uses no telemetry.
Corkscrew combines mod installation, profiles, plugin tools, and Wabbajack support for its listed games on Linux and macOS. Starfield support is not yet listed as available.
Plans
- FreeOn request
As corkscrewmodmanager.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026.