Kiddion’s Modest External Menu is a free, external cheat tool that has become a staple in the GTA V modding community. Unlike internal mod menus that inject code directly into the game, Kiddion’s operates externally using basic memory read/write operations — making it considerably safer and harder to detect than most alternatives.
The Beginning of Kiddion’s Mod Menu
Kiddion’s mod menu was created by the user Kiddion, beginning as a personal research project into GTA V’s memory structure and game scripting processes. It grew into a well-developed, reliable community mod after gaining traction on the UnknownCheats.me forums. The forum thread “Kiddion’s Modest External Menu [Thread 5]” was created on 4/23/2022 as a continuation of existing threads, sparking thousands of discussions.
The philosophy of the mod is one of enhancement, not exploitation. Instead of providing numerous overpowering options, Kiddion’s provides “modest” alterations that give the feel of genuinely modding the GTA V world. The mod is entirely external, using basic memory read/write operations instead of hooking into Rockstar’s core functionality — meaning less potential for immediate detection.
The recent update v1.0.1 (August 13th, 2024) was confirmed to run properly with GTA V build 1.0.3274.0 and included bug fixes and new features such as NPC Godmode. Kiddion’s mod is free, with optional Bitcoin donations for upkeep — a commitment to total accessibility over profit.
📸 In-Game Pictures
🎬 Video of the Menu
Core Features: Enhancing GTA V Gameplay
Player and Protection Options
Toggle godmode against NPCs, auto parachute on aircraft, and scuba gear on boats. Protection features include “Kick to Single Player” and “Force Kick” defenses to block griefers. Note: disable Kick to Single Player protection if you cannot receive MC/CEO invites — malformed invites are one of the most common kick methods and this feature blocks them.Teleportation and Unlocks
A detailed list of blip locations with support for saving custom locations. Custom locations can be saved permanently using “Save Config” in Menu Settings. The unlocks section provides access to new vehicles, weapons, and achievements including those added in recent game updates.Vehicle Spawning and Customization
Spawn anonymous vehicles (visible to nearby players), personal vehicles (occupies a garage slot), or Pegasus requests. Customize vehicles with godmode, gravity, and handling tweaks. Caution: “Forge Model” at LSC can trigger Sentinel XS events with multiple uses in a row.Online Services and Economy
Upgrade NPC money pickups, boost daily mission rewards, and remove cooldowns on bunker and MC missions. The Blow Up II method — set minimum payout, kill all cars with Numpad 5, wait ~10 seconds, Quick Restart (PageUp) — can make approximately 100k per minute when correctly set up.Visual and Weapon Modifiers
Infinite ammo or infinite clips — note that max ammo ruins MKII upgrades and unlimited clips can break heists like Prison Break. Thermal vision adds immersion but requires completed Bunker Research and can crash online sessions if used carelessly.Lua Scripting
The biggest advance — Lua scripting allows users to access Game Globals, Stats, Peds, Vehicles, and more. v1.0.1 added new functions like menu.getselectedplayerindex and Player.getplayerid. The community maintains a megathread of scripts including unlockers, protection scripts, and submenus like Storm’s Open Menu.Navigation Keys
How to Inject Kiddion’s Menu
Requirements and Setup Tips
Common Troubleshooting
Toggle NumLock ON. This is the most common cause of Numpad unresponsiveness.
Tap Numpad 0 rapidly a few times, then try to open the menu again — this resolves the instant-close bug.
Something on your system is blocking the menu from accessing gta5.exe — most likely your anti-virus. Make an AV exclusion, disable your AV, or switch to a less aggressive one. On Windows 11, also ensure “Core Isolation” is disabled.
In full screen mode, the game has exclusive screen access. Run GTA V in Windowed or Windowed Borderless mode so the external menu can draw on top of it.
Clear the session, then toggle between offline and online mode. You can also try interfering with the grayed-out spawn option directly.
Disable the Kick to Single Player protection. Malformed invites are one of the most common kick methods — this protection feature also blocks those invites.
After setting your desired RP level, earn some additional RP in-game for the change to stick permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions
This mod reads keypresses and reads/writes to another process’s memory — behaviors that AV software flags as suspicious. The mod has been manually reviewed and approved by forum moderators. Add an AV exclusion to resolve the warning.
Yes — some functions only work when online. However, be cautious: options like Godmode and teleporting are dangerous when used around other players.
Yes, with a focus on enhancing regular gameplay rather than fast cash exploits. Methods include upgrading NPC money pickups, boosting mission rewards, and removing cooldowns. The Blow Up II mission loop (set minimum payout, Numpad 5 to kill all cars, wait ~10s, PageUp to restart) can yield approximately 100k per minute.
Until the forum thread title says [Detected] or [Outdated], this mod should be safe. External mods have not been detected in GTA 5 so far. However, Rockstar employees monitoring your session — even in solo — is your biggest concern. Always report bans to the official data collection thread on UnknownCheats.
You can always get banned if reported, even without any mods. External menus have never been detected so far. Using visible options like Godmode and teleporting around other players increases your risk significantly.
Yes. Use “Add Current Location” in the Teleport → Custom Locations menu. Save permanently using “Save Config” in Menu Settings.
Spawning an anonymous vehicle lets nearby players access it too. You can spawn multiple anonymous vehicles as long as you do not stay at the exact same spot.
Thermal Vision: can crash your game online — requires Bunker Research first. Forge Model for LSC: use carefully — nearby players may crash. Lucky Wheel / Slot Machines: others in your session may notice — abusing these is considered risky.
No. VMs are not supported.
Yes — see Advanced Config in the menu settings. TKL keyboard users can find an alternative key map image in the community thread.
Risks, Warnings and Ethical Implications
Community Feedback and Discussions
The thread is filled with users calling Kiddion a “hero” for providing consistently working free tools. Community feedback ranges from praise of the mod’s stability to frustrated requests for faster updates after major Rockstar patches. The build 2845 update in March 2023 forced some online services offline temporarily, leading to a surge in compatibility requests. Users also discuss AV software waking up after game updates, bunker money glitch inconsistencies, and where Lua scripts should be posted. Ban anecdotes circulate regularly, reinforcing awareness of real risks.
Conclusion: A Modest but Powerful Tool
Kiddion’s Modest External Menu is an inspiration for grassroots, community-driven modding for GTA V — offering features that blend a user-friendly approach to minor tweaks with advanced Lua-scripted modifications, all without the invasive nature of internal injectors. The mod’s external architecture and community-based extensions have contributed to its ongoing popularity even as the game continues to receive patches.
It offers liberation for players tired of GTA Online’s repetitive grind — intentionally or by design, with consequences. As Rockstar continues to update, the continuance of the mod will depend on Kiddion’s updates and the watchfulness of its user base. It represents the best modding ethos: a novice, but mighty tool. And as always — with Los Santos, you cheat, you get caught.
