Frequently Asked Questions about mods

Game update and mod compatibility:
If game updates, mods need to be updated, too. When that happens, move the dropzone folder outside of the game folder or rename the dropzone and wait for mod updates. In case the carry weight-storage mod becomes incompatible with an update, the game will not automatically remove your excess items. However, you can't move, fast-travel or bring in and out anything from the storage until the excess is removed. TO BE SURE, BACKUP your most recent savegame and savegame.bac files before allowing Steam to update your game. 

Are mods the causes of crashing and kicking out in multiplayer session?
The first mod for non-beta Generation Zero came out April 8, 2019, while the game's crashing, corrupt saves and terribly unreliable multiplayer with rampant crashing and kicking out started since the game was launched on March 26, 2019. If you have a Steam account search the word "crash" or "kick" and you will see a lot of posts prior to April 8.

Are mods executable files (.exe)?
I can only speak for my mods, and "no" they are not executable files.