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{{SMAPI upcoming|3.3}}

{{SMAPI upcoming|3.3}}

You can send messages using [[Modding:Modder Guide/APIs/Multiplayer|the multiplayer API]], with a destination ranging from very narrow (e.g. one mod on one connected computer) to very broad (all mods on all computers). Messages can also be sent to the current computer, e.g. to communicate between two mods. This can be used for a variety of integrations, including...

You can send messages using [[Modding:Modder Guide/APIs/Multiplayer|the multiplayer API]], with a destination ranging from very narrow (e.g. one mod on one connected computer) to very broad (all mods on all computers). Messages can also be sent to the current computer, e.g. to communicate between two mods. This can be used for a variety of integrations.

* Request something from a host mod. (For example, Tractor Mod uses this to summon a tractor to the current player in multiplayer, even if the tractor isn't in a location synced to that player.)

* Notify another mod about something. (For example, Chests Anywhere uses this to notify Automate when a chest's automation options are edited.)

* Request something from a host mod. (Tractor Mod uses this to summon a tractor to the current player in multiplayer, even if the tractor isn't in a location synced to that player.)

* Notify another mod about something. (Chests Anywhere uses this to notify Automate when a chest's automation options are edited.)