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For complex mods, you may need to test your mod on all platforms. The game is mostly the same on Linux/Mac, so you only need to test your mod twice: once on Windows, and again on Linux or Mac. You can do that by testing one version on your computer, and the other in a virtual machine.

For complex mods, you may need to test your mod on all platforms. The game is mostly the same on Linux/Mac, so you only need to test your mod twice: once on Windows, and again on Linux or Mac. You can do that by testing one version on your computer, and the other in a virtual machine.

* '''If your main computer is Windows:'''

<dt>If your main computer is Windows 11:</dt>

*#* ''See [https://extr3metech.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/installing-zorin-os-7-in-virtual-box-screenshots this setup guide] for more details. The ZorinOS installer might be a bit different than shown, but should be pretty intuitive.''

*#* ''If you don't see any options for 64-bit OSes in VirtualBox, see [https://superuser.com/a/866963 how to enable them].''

<li>[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)].</li>

<li>Install the required software in WSL:</li>

*# [https://store.steampowered.com/about Download the Steam installer] in the VM and run it.

*# Launch Steam to finish installation. If nothing happens, see [https://askubuntu.com/questions/771032/steam-not-opening-in-ubuntu-16-04-lts these extra steps] to fix it.

<li>[https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-steam-on-ubuntu-20-04-focal-fossa-linux Install Steam].</li>

*# Install Stardew Valley through Steam.

<li>Launch <code>export TERM=xterm && steam</code> and install Stardew Valley through its UI.</li>

*# [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Install SMAPI|Install SMAPI]].

<li>''(optional)'' Download and install your preferred IDE, if you plan to compile the code on Linux. For the [https://www.jetbrains.com/help/rider/Installation_guide.html#prerequisites latest standalone Rider version] (not free):

*# ''(optional)'' Install [https://www.mono-project.com/ <tt>mono-complete</tt>] and [http://www.monodevelop.com/download/ MonoDevelop] in your VM. This is only needed if you want to compile separately for Linux/Mac. When installing <tt>.deb</tt> files, use the instructions for [https://zorinos.com/help/install-apps/#deb-files the Ubuntu version shown here]. If you run into errors, may Linux have mercy on your soul.

*# ''(optional)'' For unlocking Mac OS only: [https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/files/file/838-unlocker/ Virtual Machine Unlocker 2.1.1] for VmWare Workstation 11/12/14, VmWare Player 7/12/14, or Fusion 7/8/10.  '''This is needed to boot Mac OS on a virtual Machine'''

wget "<download url here>" -O rider-install.tar.gz

ln -s "/opt/JetBrains Rider-<version>/bin/rider.sh"

./rider.sh

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<li>[[Modding:Installing SMAPI on Linux|Install SMAPI]].</li>

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<li>To launch the game, launch <code>steam</code> and run the game through its UI. This will also install its dependencies.</li>

</ol></li>

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; If your main computer is Linux or macOS&#x3A;

* '''If your main computer is Linux or Mac:'''

:# Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox].

*# Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox].

:# [http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/run-windows-10-on-your-mac-using-virtualbox-3621650/ Create a VM with Windows].

*# [http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/run-windows-10-on-your-mac-using-virtualbox-3621650/ Create a VM with Windows].

:# Install Stardew Valley in your VM.

*# Install Stardew Valley in your VM.

:# [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Install SMAPI|Install SMAPI]].

*# [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Install SMAPI|Install SMAPI]].

:# ''(optional)'' Install [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/ Visual Studio Community] in your VM. This is only needed if you want to compile separately for Windows.

*# ''(optional)'' Install [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/ Visual Studio Community] in your VM. This is only needed if you want to compile separately for Windows.

==Fix common build warnings==

==Fix common build warnings==