Stardew Valley Mod Manager
What Stardew Valley Mod Manager is
Stardew Valley Mod Manager is a free Windows application that works alongside SMAPI to install and organize Stardew Valley mods, modpacks, and game saves. It runs as a separate executable and does not alter the game's core files. Downloaded ZIP mods can be imported, then enabled or disabled without deleting them; new installations are placed on the disabled list. Presets group mod selections for different saves. The manager installs .sdvmp modpacks, checks their minimum SMAPI version requirement, and can create a preset from the pack's listed mods. Save tools can back up or delete farms. Release notes describe checking installed mods with a personal Nexus Mods API key, although mods need required NexusMods update keys and other criteria. Free users download available updates from the Nexus Mods website; Premium supports one-click downloading and installation, with no Premium price listed. The project targets Windows 11, supports Windows 10, and lists Windows 7 or later as untested minimum.
Who it suits
This suits Stardew Valley players on Windows who use SMAPI and want switchable mod groups, modpacks, or save backups. It also fits users comfortable importing ZIP files and managing Nexus Mods update access.
What it does well
- Free plan available
- Presets switch groups for different saves
- Installs .sdvmp modpacks
- Can back up or delete farms
- Leaves core game files unchanged
What to know first
- Windows only
- Automatic updates are unavailable
- Update checks require configured keys and criteria
- Administrative rights may be needed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free users download available mod updates from the Nexus Mods website | Free |
| Premium | Single-click download and installation of mod updates | On request |
As github.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Stardew Valley Mod Manager organizes mods, modpacks, and saves without changing core game files. Windows users should note the manual update process for free users, compatibility requirements, and possible permission or download blocks.
Facts from Stardew Valley Mod Manager's own pages
- Automatic updates
- No · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Enable and disable
- Users can enable or disable installed mods without deleting them. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Game files
- It is installed as a separate executable and does not edit or change the game's core files. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mod installation
- Users can install downloaded mods from ZIP files, and installed mods are added to the disabled mods list. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Modpacks
- The manager installs modpacks from .sdvmp files, checks their minimum SMAPI version requirement, and can create a preset from their listed mods. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Mod source access
- manual import · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
- 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. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- 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. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Presets
- Mod presets let users enable or disable groups of mods for different saves. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The manager works alongside SMAPI to install and manage Stardew Valley mods, install modpacks, and manage game saves. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Save management
- Built-in game save tools can back up and delete farms. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- 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. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project links to a wiki with setup, installation, update, and mod-management how-to articles and invites bug reports through GitHub issues. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Update access
- The release notes say free users download updates from Nexus Mods, while premium users can download and install updates with one click. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- 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. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Update limitation
- The README says update checks require mods to be configured with NexusMods update keys and meet other criteria. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
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