#How to smapi install#
#How to smapi update#

SMAPI allows mods to directly interact with the games code. These mods directly require the Stardew Modding API. If it is working correctly, a SMAPI command prompt window should open a few seconds before the game.ДЇor Stardew Valley, there are several different types of mods. Pressing the вЂњPlayвЂќ button in the corner of Vortex (or on the Dashboard) should now run StardewValley through SMAPI. If you have the Steam version of the game, follow the instructions in the window to configure Steam to work with SMAPI.

#How to smapi install#

Install the mod in Vortex and SMAPI will be ready to use. You can also download the file manually and add it into Vortex from the toolbar in the Mods tab or by dropping the file into the bottom of the Mods tab. 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.Д¬lick the 'Download with Manager' button and this will send SMAPI to Vortex to be installed. Head to the вЂњFilesвЂќ tab where you will be presented with the files you can download:

Click вЂњGet SMAPIвЂќ 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 вЂњManageвЂќ 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 havenвЂ™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.ДЄt the time of writing, this guide only applies to Stardew Valley on Windows. 4.4 Can I use Steam overlay and achievements with mods?Д«efore 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?.

#How to smapi update#

4.2 How do I update or uninstall SMAPI?.4.1 Can I run Stardew Valley without SMAPI?.