AutoAnimalDoors

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (17,940 endorsements) 📥 704,699 downloads 📌 v4.2.0 📅 3/19/2017
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Aaron Taggart · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/28/2024 📅 Created: 3/19/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #22 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

AutoAnimalDoors

All  documentation is available on the github readme which is more nicely formatted:

https://github.com/taggartaa/AutoAnimalDoors/blob/master/README.md

Don't want to go there? Okay, I also try to keep the documentation updated here as well!

This is a mod created for StardewValley which will automate the animal door opening/closing process for all your barns and coop.

Installation

  • []Install the latest version of SMAPI.

    []Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.

    []Run the game using SMAPI.

    Android Users:

    I don't have any way of testing android, however thanks to Puadii09, this should work:

    • []Mod Version: 2. 3. 0

      []Smapi Version: 3. 7 (android)

      []Stardew Valley Version: 1. 4. 5

    • Dani1490 has tested the latest version of the mod on android and says it works (with 2. 3. 0 no longer working).

    Note: I have not been actively developing for android so it will be missing the newer features.

    Features

    Opening animal doors automatically

    Your animal doors will open automatically at the time you specified in the config file no matter where your character is in the game world (you will hear the door opening sound).

    If that time never occurs during the day (for instance, you specified 730AM but you used some other mod to set the time to 900AM) the doors will still open unless it is past your specified doors close time. Note: the doors will only ever auto-open once per day.

    Doors will not open in the Winter or on Rainy/Thunder Stormy days by defualt, this can be changed in the config file.

    You can disable the animal doors opening automatically with a setting in the config file if you would like your doors to auto-close, but not auto-open.

    Closing animal doors automatically

    Your animal doors will close automatically at the time you specified in the config file if all your animals are inside. If they are not yet inside, the doors will wait for all the animals to enter their homes before closing any doors.

    If you go to bed before your animal door close time, your animal doors will be closed, and all your animals will be warped back to their homes to keep them safe from attacks ;)

    Note: The current implementation closes the animal doors and warps the animals back as soon as you get into bed (even if you select "No" from the "Go to sleep now?" dialog). It is difficult (impossible?) to
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

AutoAnimalDoors automates the opening and closing of barn and coop doors in Stardew Valley, saving players from daily manual chores. With nearly 18,000 endorsements and over 700,000 downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life mod for farmers who want to streamline their routine.

✨ Key Features

Automates the opening and closing of all barn and coop doors.
Highly endorsed with 17,940 endorsements and 704,699 downloads.
Last updated in April 2024, indicating recent maintenance.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust – 17,940 endorsements and over 700k downloads.
  • Saves real time every in-game day – no more running to each barn.
  • Simple, focused quality-of-life improvement that just works.

⚠️ Cons

  • May require SMAPI (not explicitly stated) – check mod page for dependencies.
  • Limited to door automation – if you want more farm automation, look elsewhere.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players who are tired of manually opening and closing barn doors every day, especially those with multiple coops and barns. If you value convenience and want to focus on other farm tasks, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer manual control or want a mod with extensive customization.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use SMAPI, make sure to install the latest version before adding this mod.
  • After installing, test with one barn first to ensure doors open/close at the right times.
  • Check the mod's config file (if any) to adjust door timing to match your playstyle.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Aaron Taggart
Version
4.2.0
Downloads
704,699
Endorsements
17,940
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
3/19/2017
Updated
4/28/2024

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