Entoarox Framework - DEPRECATED

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (15,784 endorsements) 📥 531,085 downloads 📌 v2.5.5 📅 5/29/2018
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Entoarox · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/25/2021 📅 Created: 5/29/2018
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #28 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod is deprecated and will not work on 1. 6 or later.

Install steps

  • []Install the latest version of SMAPI.

    []Unzip the download into Stardew Valley/Mods.

    []Run the game using SMAPI.

    Compatibility

    • []Compatible with...

      []Stardew Valley 1. 3. 32 or later;

      []Linux, Mac, and Windows;

      []single-player and multiplayer.

      See also
      • []Release notes

      []Source code

      []Support thread (make sure you include your latest SMAPI log when asking for help!)

    • Consider supporting Entoarox on Patreon

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Entoarox Framework is a deprecated utility mod for Stardew Valley that provides extension methods on SMAPI's API to simplify mod development. It is intended for modders, not players, and has been superseded by newer frameworks. Despite its deprecation, it retains a large user base with 15,784 endorsements and 531,085 downloads.

✨ Key Features

Provides extension methods on SMAPI's API to simplify mod code.
Designed as a utility framework for other mods to use.
Deprecated as of April 2021, but still widely downloaded.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (15,784 endorsements) — this was the go-to framework for years.
  • Massive download count (531,085) means tons of mods likely depend on it.
  • Simple integration: just add 'using Entoarox.Framework;' to your code.

⚠️ Cons

  • Deprecated since April 2021 — no updates for years, so compatibility with current SMAPI is risky.
  • Not for players — it's a developer tool, so if you're not coding mods, this does nothing for you.
  • No documentation or examples provided in the description, so learning curve is steep.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley mod developers who want to build on a proven framework, but beware it's deprecated. For players, skip this — it's not a gameplay mod. If you're a modder starting fresh, look for modern alternatives.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're a modder, check if the mods you use require this framework — if so, you'll need to install it even though it's deprecated.
  • Since it's deprecated, test your mods with the latest SMAPI version to ensure they still work.
  • For players, this mod does nothing on its own — it's only useful as a dependency for other mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Entoarox
Version
2.5.5
Downloads
531,085
Endorsements
15,784
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
5/29/2018
Updated
4/25/2021

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