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SMAPI

Ch 027.3of 25 Game Mod Loaders
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported gamesStardew Valley
  4. 4Supported platformsLinux, macOS, Windows, Steam Deck, Android
  5. 5Mod loading methodplugin
  6. 6Plugin supportYes
  7. 7Load-order controlYes
  8. 8Mod profilesYes
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Overview

SMAPI is ranked #2 of 25 in game mod loaders on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

SMAPI plans and pricing

All plans
SMAPI Free Requires Stardew Valley 1.6.14 or later on Linux/macOS/Windows or Steam Deck smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on game mod loaders

Free plan
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Supported games
Stardew Valleysmapi.io
Supported platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows, Steam Deck, Androidsmapi.io
Mod loading method
pluginsmapi.io
Plugin support
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Load-order control
Yessmapi.io
Mod profiles
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Dependency handling
Yessmapi.io

Facts

Purpose
SMAPI is the mod loader for Stardew Valley.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Achievements
SMAPI is compatible with GOG and Steam achievements.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Version requirement
SMAPI requires Stardew Valley 1.6.14 or later on Linux, macOS, Windows, or Steam Deck.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Features
SMAPI 4.5 adds in-game configuration, performance improvements, automated and attested builds, and malicious file detection.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Uninstall
The maker says SMAPI can be uninstalled anytime.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Downloads
The maker links downloads from GitHub, Nexus Mods, and CurseForge.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Tools
SMAPI.io provides a mod compatibility list, log parser, JSON validator, and mod stats page.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Compatibility list limitation
The mod compatibility list is no longer comprehensively updated each month, and its future is in doubt.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Log parser
The log parser can analyze and share uploaded SMAPI logs and displays suggested fixes for common issues.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy
SMAPI says it does not collect telemetry or analytics and will never sell user information.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Update checks
Update checks send game, SMAPI, and mod versions plus platform type to the web API; users can disable the checks.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Uploaded files
Log and JSON files submitted through the parser or validator are stored for 30 days in obfuscated form in private Microsoft Azure Blob storage.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The maker points users to community help on Discord and Reddit.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026
Audience
SMAPI provides modding documentation and source code for mod creators.smapi.io · 29 Sept 2026

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