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#REDIRECT [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started]]
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Do you want to play Stardew Valley with mods? This page is for you!
 
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==Intro==
 
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===What are mods?===
 
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A ''mod'' is just a package of files which changes Stardew Valley in some way. Mods can add features (like showing NPCs on the map), change game mechanics (like making fences decay more slowly), make cosmetic changes (like making your house look like a hobbit home), and more.
 
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There are generally two types of mods:
 
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* '''SMAPI mods''' use SMAPI (a modding API) to run code within the game. These mods are powerful and convenient. After installing SMAPI, you can install mods by dropping them into a folder and uninstall them by deleting their folder. You can use multiple SMAPI mods, and they'll rarely conflict. Ideally you would only use SMAPI mods, but there are a few things they can't do yet.
 
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* '''XNB mods''' replace the game's data files (which have an <tt>.xnb</tt> extension, thus the name). These are harder to manage (you'll need to keep track of which files you overwrote and keep backups), and you can't use two mods that change the same files. These are often used to change images in the game, which is currently harder with SMAPI.
 
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If you're just starting out, you should avoid XNB mods. It's easier for something to go wrong with those, and harder to fix when it does. However, you can use XNB and SMAPI mods together.
 
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===What is SMAPI?===
 
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[https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI SMAPI] is a modding API — it launches the game with mod support and lets mods interact directly with the game code. It's safely installed alongside your normal game, and you can uninstall it anytime.
 
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===Can I use mods on Linux/Mac/Windows?===
 
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Yep. SMAPI is officially compatible with Linux, Mac, and Windows. You can use almost all mods on any platform, since SMAPI rewrites them for compatibility.
 
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===Can I use mods on consoles?===
 
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You can't use a mod launcher on consoles, unfortunately.
 
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===Are mods safe?===
 
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Most mods are entirely safe:
 
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* SMAPI doesn't change any of the game files, so you can stop using it anytime.
 
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* Most mods don't affect your save file, so you can add or remove them at will. (It's a good idea to back up your save files even if you don't use mods; save problems are almost always caused by the game itself.)
 
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* Steam achievements work fine.
 
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==Using mods==
 
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===Install SMAPI===
 
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Before you can use most mods, you need to install the SMAPI mod loader:
 
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* [[Modding:Installing SMAPI|Install SMAPI]]
 
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===Find mods===
 
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You can find mods in a few places:
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! site
 
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! description
 
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| '''[http://nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/ Nexus Mods]'''
 
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| Most mods are released here. If you're looking for mods, the [http://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/topalltime/ most popular] are a good place to start; see also this [https://www.reddit.com/r/StardewValley/comments/5u3znf/any_mods_to_install_through_my_first_playthrough/dds5897/ list of mod recommendations for a first playthrough].
 
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| [http://community.playstarbound.com/resources/categories/stardew-valley.22/ Chucklefish mods]
 
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| Some mods are released here (most are also on Nexus).
 
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| [https://www.moddrop.com ModDrop]
 
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| Pretty new. Not many mods yet, but you can install those it has very quickly through their (Windows-only) client.
 
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| [http://community.playstarbound.com/forums/mods.215/ Stardew Valley forums]
 
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| Some mods are posted directly in the forums. Some hidden gems are only here, but finding them can be a challenge.
 
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|}
 
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Before you download a mod...
 
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* Does it work with the latest version of the game? (SMAPI will automatically disable most incompatible SMAPI mods, but you're on your own with XNB mods. Try checking the mod description or comments.)
 
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* Don't download from stardewvalleymods.net. (Mods here are usually outdated, since the site republishes mods without permission for ad revenue.)
 
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===Add or remove mods===
 
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To install a mod, just unzip it into the <tt>Mods</tt> folder inside [[#Game folder|your game folder]]. Make sure each mod has its own subfolder; for example, if you have a <tt>PineapplesEverywhere</tt> mod, you should have a file structure like this:
 
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Stardew Valley/
 
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        PineapplesEverywhere.dll
 
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        manifest.json
 
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</pre>
 
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To uninstall a mod, just remove it from the <tt>Mods</tt> folder.
 
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===Configure mods===
 
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Some mods have a <tt>config.json</tt> file in their mod folder. It might be created the first time you launch the game with that mod. This file lets you customise the mod settings.
 
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To edit the <tt>config.json</tt> file, just open it in a text editor. Make sure the game isn't running when you edit it, or your changes might not take effect. See a [http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_json_syntax.asp basic guide to JSON]; basically make sure your values are surrounded by quotes (like <tt>"value"</tt>). You can use this [https://jsonformatter.curiousconcept.com/ JSON validator] to make sure the format is correct.
 
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==Files==
 
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===SMAPI log===
 
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The SMAPI log has useful info for troubleshooting problems. It includes your game and SMAPI version, which mods you have, where the game is installed, any errors that occurred, and what happened.
 
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Here's how to share it:
 
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<li>Find the log file here:
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Platform
 
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! Path
 
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| <tt>%appdata%\StardewValley\ErrorLogs\SMAPI-latest.txt</tt><br /><small>(Paste "<tt>%appdata%</tt>" into the address bar, Windows knows where it is.)</small>
 
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| <tt>~/.config/StardewValley/ErrorLogs/SMAPI-latest.txt</tt><br /><small>(The folder is hidden by default. From Files, click ''Go » Enter Location'' and enter "~/.config".)</small>
 
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| <tt>~/.config/StardewValley/ErrorLogs/SMAPI-latest.txt</tt><br /><small>(The folder is hidden by default. From Finder, click ''Go » Go to Folder'' and enter "~/.config".)</small>
 
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<small>(If you see a <tt>MODDED_ProgramLog.Log_LATEST.txt</tt> file instead, you have an older version of SMAPI. Try [https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI/releases updating to the latest version].)</small>
 
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* In the [https://discord.gg/kH55QXP <tt>#modding</tt> Discord channel]: just drag the file onto the channel to attach it.
 
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* Somewhere else: attach the file, or send a [http://pastebin.com/ pastebin] link.</li>
 
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===Save files===
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Path
 
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| <tt>%appdata%\StardewValley\Saves</tt><br /><small>(Paste "<tt>%appdata%</tt>" into the address bar, Windows knows where it is.)</small>
 
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| <tt>~/.config/StardewValley/Saves</tt><br /><small>(The folder is hidden by default. From Files, click ''Go » Enter Location'' and enter "~/.config".)</small>
 
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| <tt>~/.config/StardewValley/Saves</tt><br /><small>(The folder is hidden by default. From Finder, click ''Go » Go to Folder'' and enter "~/.config".)</small>
 
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Each save has a folder like <tt>JonSnow_123456789</tt>, with two main files inside it: <tt>JonSnow_123456789</tt> and <tt>SaveGameInfo</tt>. Both files are needed to load the save.
 
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To share or backup your save, zip the entire <tt>JonSnow_123456789</tt> folder.
 
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===Game folder===
 
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The "game folder" is the folder that contains the <tt>Stardew Valley.exe</tt> (Windows) or <tt>StardewValley.exe</tt> (Linux/Mac) file. Here's how to find it:
 
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<li>Check the default location:
 
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! Platform
 
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! Path
 
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| GOG: <tt>C:\Program Files (x86)\GalaxyClient\Games\Stardew Valley</tt><br />Steam: <tt>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley</tt>
 
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| GOG: <tt>~/GOG Games/Stardew Valley/game</tt><br />Steam: <tt>~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley</tt>
 
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| GOG: <tt>/Applications/Stardew Valley.app/Contents/MacOS</tt><br />Steam: <tt>~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/Contents/MacOS</tt>
 
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<li>If your game wasn't there, try this:
 
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* If you have the GOG version:
 
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*# Open the GOG Galaxy client.
 
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*# In the game sidebar, right-click on ''Stardew Valley''.
 
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*# Choose ''Manage Installation > Show Folder'' to open the game folder.
 
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*# Open the Steam client.
 
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*# Right-click on ''Stardew Valley''.
 
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*# Click ''Properties''.
 
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*# Click the ''Local Files'' tab.
 
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*# Click the ''Browse Local Files...'' button to open the game folder.
 
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==Troubleshooting==
 
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===Fix common error messages===
 
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* ''"Oops! SMAPI can't find the game."''
 
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** Make sure you're running <tt>StardewModdingAPI.exe</tt> in your game folder (see the [[Modding:Installing SMAPI|install instructions]]).
 
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** Did you install SMAPI manually (not using <tt>install.exe</tt>)? Make sure you copied the right files: <tt>internal/Windows</tt> for Windows, or <tt>internal/Mono</tt> for Linux/Mac.
 
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* ''"Oops! SMAPI doesn't seem to be compatible with your game."''
 
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** Make sure you have Stardew Valley 1.2.30 or later.
 
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* ''"Skipped '...' because it doesn't have a manifest.json"''
 
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** SMAPI couldn't find the <tt>manifest.json</tt> file for the mod in that folder. That usually means it's not a SMAPI mod, so it won't work from the <tt>Mods</tt> folder. See that mod's documentation for install instructions.
 
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===StardewModdingAPI.exe disappears or your antivirus complains===
 
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Some antivirus programs may remove or complain about SMAPI. This is based on ''heuristic detection'' — SMAPI rewrites your mods so they work on your computer, and rewriting files is something trojans also do, so your antivirus got suspicious. SMAPI doesn't have a trojan (you can can [https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI read the code] or [https://www.jetbrains.com/decompiler/ decompile the download] to check), so you just need to tell your antivirus that SMAPI is okay. Try searching online for your antivirus name with the words "add exception" to find instructions.
 
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===Check your versions===
 
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# Make sure you have the [https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI/releases latest version of SMAPI].<br /><small>The SMAPI version is shown at the top of the SMAPI console window.</small>
 
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===Reset your content files===
 
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Many problems are caused by broken files in the game's <tt>Content</tt> folder (especially if you use XNB mods). You can reset your game files to fix that. If you use any XNB mods, they'll be removed. SMAPI mods won't be affected.
 
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# Reset your game files (see instructions [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 for Steam] or [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212807405 for GOG Galaxy]).
 
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# If you use Linux/Mac, reinstall SMAPI to fix the launcher.
 
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# If you use XNB mods, reinstall them one at a time. After each install, test the game to make sure the mod doesn't cause problems.
 
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===Other problems===
 
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Run the game without SMAPI by launching <tt>Stardew Valley.exe</tt> (on Windows) or <tt>StardewValley-original</tt> (on Linux/Mac) in your [[#Game folder|game folder]].
 
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* If it still happens '''without''' SMAPI: see [https://steamcommunity.com/app/413150/discussions/0/142261352650065356/ this guide to fixing your game]. If you still need help, see [[#Asking for help|asking for help]].
 
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* If it only happens '''with''' SMAPI: see [[#Asking for help|asking for help]].
 
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==Asking for help==
 
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===Find help===
 
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For help with a mod, the mod author is the best person to ask. These are the best ways to contact them:
 
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For help with SMAPI, or if you can't ask the mod author, [http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/dos-and-donts-of-reporting-issues-with-smapi-mods.125211/ post in this thread] or [https://discord.gg/kH55QXP ask in Discord].
 
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===What to include in a bug report===
 
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<span id="bug-report"></span>
 
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# Describe your problem:
 
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# Cause the problem again (so any details are in the log), then attach a copy of the latest log file (see next section).
 
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[[Category:Modding]]
 

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