# External Plugin Dependencies

This folder documents external dependencies.

Do not commit downloaded dependency binaries here unless their license allows it and the project intentionally vendors them.

Expected dependencies:

- Fallout 4 Script Extender, F4SE
- CommonLibF4 or CommonLibF4 NG
- CMake or XMake, depending on the selected template
- Visual Studio C++ toolchain

## F4SE

Install F4SE into the Fallout 4 game folder according to the official instructions.

## CommonLibF4

Use a CommonLibF4 template as the starting point for the native plugin project.

Record the selected template here:

```text
Selected template:
Template URL:
Commit/tag used:
Date added:
```