Bug Net
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 144 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Bug Net lets you catch critters with a net.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI and SpaceCore.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Use
Buy the bug net from Pierre's shop for 500g, hold it like any other tool, and swing it to catch critters.
Compatibility
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5. 5+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.
See also
- []Release notes
- Source code
Bug Net adds a craftable net to Stardew Valley, letting you catch critters like butterflies and frogs. With 4,105 endorsements and 217,868 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for collectors and completionists. Last updated in 2022, it remains a stable addition for most players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 4,105 endorsements—clearly a fan favorite.
- Huge download count (217k) shows it's a go-to for critter collectors.
- Simple concept that fills a real gap—no more chasing bugs with a sword.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might have compatibility issues with the latest game patches.
- No detailed description provided, so you're flying blind on exact mechanics.
- Requires the modding framework SMAPI to run, which is an extra step for newbies.
For Stardew Valley players who love completing their collections and want a more humane way to catch critters. Also great for farmers who want to decorate with butterflies or frogs. Skip if you're not into critter catching or prefer vanilla gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SMAPI is installed and up to date before adding this mod.
- Craft the net at a workbench—check your crafting menu for the recipe.
- Use the net on critters like butterflies and frogs to catch them; they'll go into your inventory.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spacechase0
- Version
- 1.5.5
- Downloads
- 217,868
- Endorsements
- 4,105
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 1/4/2020
- Updated
- 10/29/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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