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| ==Install== | | ==Install== |
| + | ===Option A: use SMAPI's installer=== |
| ; Part 1: install SMAPI | | ; Part 1: install SMAPI |
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− | :# Run the game without SMAPI at least once so it can do first-time setup. | + | :# Run the game without SMAPI at least once (so it can do first-time setup). |
| :# Download the [https://smapi.io/ latest version of SMAPI]. | | :# Download the [https://smapi.io/ latest version of SMAPI]. |
| :# Extract the <tt>.zip</tt> file somewhere (but not in your game folder!). | | :# Extract the <tt>.zip</tt> file somewhere (but not in your game folder!). |
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| <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=== |
| + | ModDrop is a mod manager which supports SMAPI and Stardew Valley mods. It can install SMAPI and keep it updated for you. |
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| + | # [https://www.moddrop.com Install ModDrop] and open the client. |
| + | # In the top-right corner, click ''Install SMAPI'' or ''Update Available''. |
| + | # 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. |
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| ==Update== | | ==Update== |
| + | ===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=== |
| + | 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. |
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| ==Uninstall== | | ==Uninstall== |