Content Patcher
Necessary prerequisites for CP-type MODs
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About this mod Machine translation
Necessary prerequisites for CP-type MODs
**Requires SMAPI as a prefix**
➡Download the latest version of SMAPI
Content Patcher loads content packs that change the game's data, images, and maps without replacing the game files.
Unlike replacement mods, these content packs have automatic update and compatibility checks, are easy to install and uninstall, automatically support localization, are less likely to conflict, and are less likely to become invalid due to game updates.
This mod doesn't do anything by itself; you need to install the content pack mod separately.
Install & use Install: SMAPI mod (Stardew Valley standard)
- Install SMAPI first (Stardew Valley's mod loader): download it from smapi.io, run 'install on Windows.bat' and pick your game folder.
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and find the folder that contains manifest.json — that folder is the mod.
- Copy that whole folder into Stardew Valley/Mods/.
- Launch the game through SMAPI (run StardewModdingAPI.exe or set it as the launch option). The console before the title screen lists each mod's load result.
Cheat-style tools may not need SMAPI — unzip and run them as the readme describes. Back up your save before editing it; SMAPI lists failed mods in its console.