Automate Tool Swap I Switch I Select
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #87 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Overview
AutomateToolSwap is a Stardew Valley mod designed to streamline your gameplay by intelligently selecting the appropriate tool or item from your inventory when you interact with objects in the world. Spend less time scrolling through your hotbar and more time farming, mining, and exploring!
For example, clicking on a tree will automatically select your Axe, clicking on a Furnace will select the best available ore, and clicking on tilled soil might select seeds or fertilizer. This mod is highly customizable, allowing you to enable or disable automatic switching for each specific type of interaction.
Features
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[] Automatic Tool/Item Selection: Detects your interaction target and selects the best tool/item (Axe for trees, Pickaxe for rocks, Ore for Furnace, Seeds for soil, etc.). Covers a wide range of common interactions.
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] Fully Configurable Interactions: Individually enable or disable automatic switching for each supported interaction type via the config menu.[] Return to Previous Item:
[] Instantly switch back to your previously held item using a configurable hotkey.
[] Optionally enable automatic return to the previous item after an action is completed.
How to Use
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[] Install SMAPI: Ensure you have the latest version of SMAPI installed.
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] Install Generic Mod Config Menu (Recommended)[] Download AutomateToolSwap
[] Install AutomateToolSwap: Unzip the download and place the AutomateToolSwap folder into your Stardew Valley/Mods directory.
[] Launch the Game: Run Stardew Valley via SMAPI.
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[] Accessing Configuration:
[] With GMCM: Click the gear icon on the title screen or find the settings button in the in-game options menu.
[] Without GMCM: Edit the config.json file located in Stardew Valley/Mods/AutomateToolSwap (not recommended).
Configuration Settings
The following settings are available in the config menu (GMCM)
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[] Accessing Configuration:
Automate Tool Swap automatically selects the correct tool or item when you click on something that requires it, with full controller support. This quality-of-life mod streamlines gameplay by removing manual tool switching, making it ideal for players who want a smoother, more efficient experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,774 endorsements and 183k downloads.
- Saves you from the tedious back-and-forth of manual tool switching.
- Controller support means you can keep your hands on the pad.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones—no details on which tools or items are covered.
- Last updated in early 2026—might not be tested against the latest game patches.
For players who hate constantly opening the hotbar to switch tools—this mod does it for you. Also great for controller users who want a smoother experience. Skip if you enjoy the manual management or want a mod with detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, drop the mod files into your game's mod folder—no extra tools needed.
- Test with a few different actions to see how it picks the tool—it might not always choose your preferred one.
- Check if your game version is still supported since the mod hasn't been updated in a while.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Trapyy
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Downloads
- 183,321
- Endorsements
- 2,774
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 3/25/2024
- Updated
- 2/6/2026
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