🖥️ System Requirements

SkyrimNet depends on several tools and libraries to function effectively, both for regular gameplay and optional GPU acceleration.

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🔧 Essential Dependencies

These are required for SkyrimNet to function at all:

• [Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)] https://skse.silverlock.org/
• [Address Library for SKSE Plugins] https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/32444
• [PowerOfThree's Papyrus Extender] https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/22854
• [Latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170
• [Native EditorID Fix] https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/85260

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🚀 CUDA Build Requirements (Maximum Performance)

If you're using the CUDA-accelerated build, the following is required:

• NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support
• CUDA Toolkit 12.x

  ⚠️ SkyrimNet will not launch with the CUDA build unless this is installed!

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📋 Optional Dependencies

• UIExtensions
  Required for in-game text input and the Input Wheel UI.

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🎮 Version-Specific Requirements

For Skyrim SE (without ESL support)

• Backported Extended ESL Support (BEES)

For Skyrim VR

• Skyrim VR ESL Support (Use this instead of BEES)

⚠️ CUDA Toolkit is still required if using the CUDA build.

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🌐 External API Requirements

• LLM Provider:
  OpenRouter API Key
  (or any compatible OpenAI-style API)

• Cloud GPU Access (Optional):
  Vast.ai Account
  Used for remote GPU inference and automated TTS provisioning

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