<small>¹ To install manually instead, see instructions in the installer's readme.</small>
<small>¹ To install manually instead, see instructions in the installer's readme.</small>
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===Option B: use ModDrop===
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ModDrop is a mod manager which supports SMAPI. It can install SMAPI, keep it updated, and simplify installing mods.
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# [https://www.moddrop.com Install ModDrop] and open the client.
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# In the top-right corner, click ''Install SMAPI'' or ''Update Available''.
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# A window should appear that says something like "A new version of SMAPI is available." Click the ''Install'' button and follow the on-screen instructions.
==Update==
==Update==
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===SMAPI's installer===
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===Option A: use SMAPI's installer===
Just install the new version; the installer will automatically clean up previous versions. (You don't need to configure Steam again.)
Just install the new version; the installer will automatically clean up previous versions. (You don't need to configure Steam again.)
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===Option B: use ModDrop===
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If you use the [https://www.moddrop.com ModDrop mod manager], click ''Update Available'' in the top-right if it appears and follow the on-screen instructions.