Modding:Index

Mods are packages of files which change 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 much more.

Using mods

Using mods How to install SMAPI, use mods, and troubleshoot them. Includes the compatibility list.

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• Join the community
• Using XNB mods (not recommended)

Creating mods

Looking for something specific? Try searching the Modding namespace.

Creating SMAPI mods How to create SMAPI mods, with tutorials and documentation. This includes the full SMAPI API + event reference.

Creating Content Patcher packs How to create content packs for Content Patcher, including links to more info.

Translating mods How to contribute mod translations for any language supported by the game. (And for modders, how to enable and request translations.)

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• Join the community

Advanced topics

• Common tasks (SMAPI mods)
• Specific Examples (SMAPI mods)
• Open source
• Editing XNB files
• IDE reference
• NPCs:
  • Overview
  • Dialogue
  • Events
  • Gift tastes
  • Quests
  • Schedules

• Objects:
  • Craftable items
  • Crops
  • Furniture
  • Hats
  • Objects
  • Weapons

• Other:
  • Animals
  • Achievements
  • Blueprints
  • Bundles
  • Debug commands
  • Farmer sprite
  • Festivals
  • Fish
  • Fish Ponds
  • Maps
  • Monster data
  • Weather

Migration guides:

release	date released
SMAPI 2.0	October 2017
Stardew Valley 1.3	May 2018
Stardew Valley 1.3 (XNB changes)	May 2018
Stardew Valley 1.3.36	March 2019
Stardew Valley 1.4	November 2019
SMAPI 3.0	November 2019
Harmony 2.0	TBD 2020