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.

For players

• Player guide
• More advanced:
  • SMAPI mod key bindings
  • Using XNB mods (not recommended)

For mod creators

Basics

• SMAPI modder guide
• IDE reference
• Editing XNB files

Advanced topics

• Common tasks
• Maps
• NPCs:
  • Dialogue
  • Events
  • Gift tastes
  • Schedules

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

• Other:
  • Achievements
  • Blueprints
  • Debug commands
  • Fish
  • Weather

Migration guides

• Migrate to SMAPI 2.0 (October 2017)
• Migrate to Stardew Valley 1.3 (May 2018)
• Migrate to Stardew Valley 1.3 (XNB changes) (May 2018)
• Draft: Migrate to SMAPI 3.0 (TBD)

See also

• Chat on Discord — get help, ask questions, or discuss with modders and SMAPI developers.