Modding talk:Player Guide/Getting Started

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Modding wiki link

Hello, I just tried to update the link to the Stardew Modding wiki because it moved to a different host site so the current link leads to an empty page. This was automatically prevented by this wiki though. All that needs to be done is swap `miraheze.org` out for `wiki.gg` (same goes for any other links to the modding wiki here). Vinilla (talk) 00:41, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

I've done a global find & replace to update the links. Sorry for the trouble, but vandalism prevention, you know. Thanks for reporting the problem! margotbean (talk) 15:55, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

Updates to "Can I Have Different Mod Groups" - Mac Platform

Current instructions are incorrect. I was able to successfully create mod groups on my Mac by completing the following steps:

1. Create a separate folder for each mod group in your game folder, like Mods and Mods(multiplayer) (no spaces).
2. Create a text file on your desktop with the same name as the mod group, for example SMAPI_multiplayer and format as Plain Text.
3. Input ~ followed by your folder path. Add the following text to the end of the string:

    --mods-path "Mods(multiplayer)"
   

Example: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew\ Valley/Contents/MacOS/StardewModdingAPI --mods-path "Mods(multiplayer)"
4. Save the file, then mark the file executable.
5. If you get the error: "The file “SMAPI multiplayer.command” could not be executed because you do not have appropriate access privileges. To view or change access privileges, select the file in the Finder and choose File > Get Info." Then use the following code in the terminal: chmod u+x /path/to/SMAPI multiplayer.command to give yourself these access privileges.
6. Double-click the script on your desktop to launch SMAPI with the specified mod folder.

Rogue.toast (talk) 18:45, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

I saw your message, and added the edit from the abuse filter log. Fell free to review it for accuracy. Thanks, margotbean (talk) 03:09, 20 August 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, Margotbean, it's all good. Much appreciated! Rogue.toast (talk) 17:52, 20 August 2023 (UTC)

Reminder to copy bundled mods when using multiple mod folders

Any mention of creating multiple Mod folders should also mention that SMAPI populates the default Mods folder with the mods "ConsoleCommands" and "SaveBackup". I was testing the compatibility of some installed mods, but then had to troubleshooting why I couldn't enter debug commands in SMAPI. DistantJragon (talk) 18:02, 18 March 2025 (UTC)

I added a reminder at the bottom of the the mod groups section; how does that look? —Pathoschild (talk) 17:26, 20 March 2025 (UTC)

Adding an external link to Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started

Hi, I'm trying to edit the Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started section, but my edit was blocked by the filter.

Line 340 would become:

• Stardrop is an open-source, cross-platform mod manager that supports multiple mod profiles, letting you easily switch between different setups.

This edit is justified because ModDrop is closed-source, while open-source alternatives should be preferred. Additionally, ModDrop only supports up to three "loadouts", appears to require account registration, and is only available on Windows. In contrast, Stardrop is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS. -- Unsigned post by Exefer 27 April 2026

Done! I applied the edit for you. (The restrictions on your account should reduce as you continue editing the wiki.) —Pathoschild (talk) 15:41, 28 April 2026 (UTC)