Installing your pack

Packs made here are standard Content Patcher packs, so they install exactly like any Stardew mod from Nexus.

  1. 1

    Install SMAPI

    SMAPI is the mod loader every Stardew mod runs on. Download it from smapi.io and run the installer. Afterwards, launch the game with StardewModdingAPI.exe (or the Steam launch option the installer offers) instead of the normal shortcut.

  2. 2

    Install Content Patcher

    Content Patcher is what applies your pack's changes to the game. Get it from Nexus Mods, then unzip the ContentPatcher folder into your Mods folder.

  3. 3

    Add your pack

    Unzip the pack you exported here and move the whole folder into Stardew Valley/Mods/. The folder must contain manifest.json and content.json at its top level — if you see another folder inside, move the inner one up.

  4. 4

    Play

    Launch through SMAPI. The console lists every mod it loaded — look for your pack's name. If something is wrong, SMAPI prints the reason there, which is the fastest way to debug a pack.

Where's my Mods folder?

  • Steam (Windows): C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Mods
  • Steam (macOS): ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/Contents/MacOS/Mods
  • GOG (Windows): C:\GOG Games\Stardew Valley\Mods
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