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==Go open-source==

A mod is '''open-source''' if its code is public and covered by [https://choosealicense.com/ an open-source license]. Open-source is core to a healthy mod ecosystem, and modders are highly encouraged to make their mods open-source (both SMAPI mods and content packs).

===Common questions===

 

==Common questions==

; What is 'open source'?

; What is 'open source'?

: Open source means your mod's code is public and others can change ''a copy of it'' subject to a license you choose. You still have full control of your original code and mod pages; nobody can change those without your approval! However, open source lets others create unofficial updates or publish their own versions.

: Open source means your mod's code is public and others can change ''a copy of it'' subject to a license you choose. You still have full control of your original code and mod pages; nobody can change those without your approval! However, open source lets others create unofficial updates or publish their own versions.

: Nope! Although content packs aren't compiled, other modders can't legally make changes without a code license. Note that 'permissions' options on sites like Nexus are legally iffy (e.g. who has copyright on derivatives? Can derivatives be relicensed?), so it's a good idea to have a code license for content packs too. That also lets other modders contribute pull requests and updates.

: Nope! Although content packs aren't compiled, other modders can't legally make changes without a code license. Note that 'permissions' options on sites like Nexus are legally iffy (e.g. who has copyright on derivatives? Can derivatives be relicensed?), so it's a good idea to have a code license for content packs too. That also lets other modders contribute pull requests and updates.

===First-time setup===

==First-time setup==

This looks like a lot of steps, but don't worry: it's pretty straightforward. If you need help, come ask in [[Modding:Community#Discord|#modding on the Stardew Valley Discord]]. :)

This looks like a lot of steps, but don't worry: it's pretty straightforward. If you need help, come ask in [[Modding:Community#Discord|#modding on the Stardew Valley Discord]]. :)

====Create the Git repository====

===Create the Git repository===

First, let's create the public repository which will contain your code.

First, let's create the public repository which will contain your code.

That's the hard part done! Now you have a repository on GitHub that's synced with the folder on your computer.

That's the hard part done! Now you have a repository on GitHub that's synced with the folder on your computer.

====Add the mod files====

===Add the mod files===

Next, let's add your files to the repository.

Next, let's add your files to the repository.

That's it: all your files will appear on GitHub. Your mod is now open-source!

That's it: all your files will appear on GitHub. Your mod is now open-source!

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