Pay special attention to which version you download, as with the example above, some versions will only work with the beta branch of the game.Ĭlick the 'Download with Manager' button and this will send SMAPI to Vortex to be installed. Head to the “Files” tab where you will be presented with the files you can download: Click “Get SMAPI” which should open the following link in your browser: This is required for Vortex to manage mods and highly recommended even if the mods you are using do not require it. When you first manage Stardew Valley, you will be prompted to install the Stardew Modding API (SMAPI).

If Stardew Valley is not already in colour, you can scan for it or define it manually. The game artwork will appear in the top left of Vortex to confirm your active game. Use the “Manage” button on the game tile to add it to your managed games.

Locate Stardew Valley in the 'Unmanaged' section or by using the search. To begin, open up Vortex and navigate to the games section. If you haven’t already, please run Stardew Valley at least once before modding it. You will also need to be logged in to your Nexus Mods account in Vortex.Īt the time of writing, this guide only applies to Stardew Valley on Windows.

4.4 Can I use Steam overlay and achievements with mods?īefore we get started, this guide assumes that you have installed Stardew Valley and Vortex at their default locations.

4.3 Can I stop the admin prompts when deploying mods?.

4.2 How do I update or uninstall SMAPI?.

4.1 Can I run Stardew Valley without SMAPI?.

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