It is highly advised to apply the Creation Kit and Script Extender over a completely clean, uncorrupted base installation of the game. Best Practices for Creation Kit Beginners
is one of the later stable updates to the Creation Kit for Fallout 4 . It’s the same tool Bethesda’s own level designers used, released to the public via the Bethesda.net launcher (and later standalone). This version includes fixes and features up to the Nuka-World DLC and supports all official add-ons.
To ensure a smooth modding experience with the Creation Kit: