Stardew Valley Mod Manager

Spec sheet

Purpose

The manager works alongside SMAPI to install and manage Stardew Valley mods, install modpacks, and manage game saves.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Support

The project links to a wiki with setup, installation, update, and mod-management how-to articles and invites bug reports through GitHub issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Automatic updates

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Enable and disable

Users can enable or disable installed mods without deleting them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Game files

It is installed as a separate executable and does not edit or change the game's core files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Mod installation

Users can install downloaded mods from ZIP files, and installed mods are added to the disabled mods list.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Mod profiles

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Mod source access

manual importRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Modpacks

The manager installs modpacks from .sdvmp files, checks their minimum SMAPI version requirement, and can create a preset from their listed mods.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Permissions

The README says administrative privileges may be required when the game is installed in a protected folder so the manager can write mod files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platform and requirements

The project describes the application as designed for Windows 11, compatible with Windows 10, and listing Windows 7 or above as minimum but untested.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Presets

Mod presets let users enable or disable groups of mods for different saves.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Save management

Built-in game save tools can back up and delete farms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Signing

The release notes state that new versions will not be digitally signed due to signing costs and that antivirus software or Windows may block downloads or installation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported platforms

windowsRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Update access

The release notes say free users download updates from Nexus Mods, while premium users can download and install updates with one click.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Update checks

The release notes say users can check all installed mods with a personal Nexus Mods API key; compatible mods may have update links.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Update limitation

The README says update checks require mods to be configured with NexusMods update keys and meet other criteria.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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