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First Timer Essentials

curated for 2.3 · 2026-06-09
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Every framework you actually need, installed in the right order, plus the handful of quality-of-life mods nearly everyone runs. Start here before any other build: the frameworks below are dependencies for most mods on this site, and every one of them is a one-click full-speed download.

10 mods · 6 direct · 4 external
  1. 01
    Cyber Engine Tweaks v1.37.1

    Install first. The scripting framework most mods depend on.

    ⚡ download
  2. 02
    RED4ext v1.30.0

    Script extender, required by the psiberx framework stack.

    ⚡ download
  3. 03
    redscript v0.5.31

    Script compiler, required by many gameplay mods.

    ⚡ download
  4. 04
    ArchiveXL v1.26.8

    Resource loader, required by most clothing and appearance mods.

    ⚡ download
  5. 05
    TweakXL v1.11.3

    TweakDB framework, required by items, vehicles, and balance mods.

    ⚡ download
  6. 06
    Codeware v1.20.3

    UI and scripting library, required by Virtual Atelier and others.

    ⚡ download
  7. 07
    Appearance Menu Mod (AMM)

    The community Swiss Army knife. You will want it eventually, install it now.

    ↗ get it
  8. 08
    Deceptious Bug Fixes

    Fixes bugs the official patches have not. No reason not to run it.

    ↗ get it
  9. 09
    Limited HUD

    Optional but recommended. The vanilla HUD is loud.

    ↗ get it
  10. 10
    No More Duplicate NPCs

    One mod, instantly more believable streets.

    ↗ get it