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Modular MO2 Dashboard mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Uploaded10 Apr 2026
Version1.3.0
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Modular MO2 Dashboard

File Size1.71 MB
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By AlaxoucheModding
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Overview


Startup Dashboard is an advanced configuration plugin for Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) that automates profile setup and mod toggling for large, modular Skyrim load orders such as Wunduniik. It provides a visual dashboard inside MO2 where players can choose gameplay options (resolution, DLSS, difficulty, ENB presets, UI style, and more) and the tool automatically enables or disables the correct mods and plugins in the background. Switch from ENB to Community Shaders, toggle DLSS Frame Generation, or change gamepad settings with a single click. No more manual reordering or enabling dozens of ESPs.


Main Features


  1. Modular Rule System — All configuration logic is stored in a single JSON file: StartupDashboard.rules.json
  2. Dynamic UI Generation — The dashboard automatically builds its interface based on the rules file.
  3. Automatic Mod Toggling — When the user changes an option, the script enables all mods in the enable list and disables all mods in the disable list.
  4. Safe Profile Management — Modifies only the current profile's plugins.txt and loadorder.txt.
  5. Preview Support — Each toggle option can include an image preview to show what the choice looks like.
  6. Lightweight and Reversible — All actions are atomic and reversible; no permanent edits to the mods themselves.
  7. Modular Option Visibility — You can control which options appear in the dashboard using "visible": true/false.


How It Works


When you launch MO2 with this plugin enabled, it will:

Load the JSON configuration (StartupDashboard.rules.json).

Generate the dashboard UI dynamically.

Display only the categories marked as "visible": true in the JSON.

Listen for user selections and apply changes to the modlist and load order.


Example workflow

You select "DLSS → On".

The plugin enables ENB Frame Generation and disables any conflicting mods listed under "disable".

It safely updates plugins.txt and loadorder.txt for your current profile.


For Creators: Editing and Expanding the Dashboard


You can easily expand the dashboard to fit your own modlist or custom setup.

1- Locate the Rules File

Open the following file in your MO2 installation:


\mods\Startup Dashboard\StartupDashboard.rules.json


2- Add or Edit Categories

Each main section in the JSON (e.g., "resolution", "difficulty", "enb_preset") defines a toggle category. Example:


"DLSS": {
"visible": true,
"Off": {
"enable": [],
"disable": ["(ENB) ENB Frame Generation"]
},
"On": {
"enable": ["(ENB) ENB Frame Generation"],
"disable": []
}
}


Setting "visible": false hides this category from the dashboard UI and prevents it from executing internally.


3- Define Enable / Disable Rules

Each choice (e.g., "On", "Off", "High", "Low") lists which mods are affected. "enable" activates mods, "disable" deactivates them. Example:


"resolution": {
"visible": true,
"1080p": { "enable": ["(OPT) High Textures"], "disable": ["(OPT) Low Textures"] },
"4K": { "enable": ["(OPT) 4K Textures"], "disable": ["(OPT) High Textures"] }
}


4- Optional: Add Previews

To show images next to each choice, add them to the "previews" section. Images are loaded from StartupDashboard\previews\.


"previews": {
"resolution": {
"1080p": "previews/reso_1080p.jpg",
"4K": "previews/reso_4k.jpg"
}
}


5- Optional: Plugin Insertion Rules

Define plugin insertion rules for ESPs and ESLs that must load before or after specific files. These ensure the load order stays consistent when enabling or disabling mods.


"plugin_rules": {
"default_insertion": "end",
"rules": [
{ "match": "CS Light.esp", "after": "Wunduniik Conflict Fixes.esp" },
{ "match_regex": ".*Virtual Keyboard.*\\.esp", "after_regex": "^SkyUI_?SE\\.esp$" }
]
}


Advanced example: Add your own category for toggling weather mods — it will automatically appear as a new dropdown in the dashboard.


"weather_system": {
"visible": true,
"Obsidian Weathers": {
"enable": ["Obsidian Weathers and Seasons"],
"disable": ["Cathedral Weathers", "NAT.ENB III"]
},
"Cathedral Weathers": {
"enable": ["Cathedral Weathers"],
"disable": ["Obsidian Weathers and Seasons", "NAT.ENB III"]
}
}


File Structure


StartupDashboard/ ├── __init__.py ├── StartupDashboard.py ← Main plugin script ├── StartupDashboard.rules.json ← Core configuration file ├── previews/ ← Optional image previews │ ├── enb_rudy.jpg │ ├── enb_cabbalax.jpg │ └── reso_4k.jpg ├──

presets/ ← Stores presets of preselected options │ └── preset.json └── logs/ ← Generated log for debugging └── StartupDashboard.log


Best Practices


Always backup your StartupDashboard.rules.json before modifying.

Keep all mods referenced in enable / disable lists installed in MO2.

Use "visible": false to hide experimental options without deleting them.

Validate your JSON with a linter before relaunching MO2.

Avoid circular toggles (e.g., two categories that enable / disable each other).


Credits


Developed by Alaxouche.

Thanks to the Wunduniik community for their feedback.

Thanks to MaskedRPGFan for all his help fixing code, fulfilling requests and especially for Profile Assistant.

Thanks to Gaetan alias WhereDeadAngelsLie for his help with troubleshooting.


If you'd like to support development:


☕ Ko-fi ❤ Patreon

Instructions

Download manually and then extract its content in mod organizer root folder. Then, restart mod organizer 2.

Requirements
Mod Organizer 2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194

Permissions and credits

  • Do all the assets in this mod belong to you and/or do you have permission to redistribute these assets?

    Yes

  • Do you allow others to upload fixes, compatibility patches or updates for your mods as a separate mod page?

    Yes, no need to contact me first

  • Do you allow others to upload edits to your mods as a separate mod page?

    Yes, no need to contact me first

  • Do you allow others to use assets in your mods in their own mod pages with credit?

    Yes, no need to contact me first. Earning GGP is allowed

  • Do you allow translations for your mod?

    Yes, but only if you give me the translation files to add to my base mod

  • If you consented to derivative works (updates, translations, assets being in another mod), can they be made through the use of AI?

    Only if you contact me to ask permission first

Modular MO2 Dashboard

Type: Main
Date uploaded10 Apr 2026
File Size1.71 MB
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Version1.3.0
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Extract StartupDashboard folder inside MO2/plugins. If you are a modlist author, please include the archive in your downloads folder to support me and my work! Don't forget to endorse if you like the mod!

Modular MO2 Dashboard - App Setup

Type: Main
Date uploaded10 Apr 2026
File Size36.1 MB
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Version1.3.0
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Small exe file to help you configure the json file. Drop the dist folder in your StartupDashboard plugin folder, then open the exe.

Config .json File Example

Type: Optional
Date uploaded10 Apr 2026
File Size2.93 KB
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Version1.3.0
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My personnal json preset, for my wabbajack modlist wunduniik. Take a free look at it to see how I configure and if you have questions.

Modular MO2 Dashboard - App Setup Source

Type: Optional
Date uploaded10 Apr 2026
File Size163.15 MB
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Version1.3.0
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Source files for Modular MO2 Dashboard - App Setup

Modular MO2 Dashboard mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition