Expanded Preconditions Utility
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Provides a conditions system mod authors can use (based on the game's event preconditions), with a string format that can be used in content packs.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
How to use (for players)
This mod does nothing on its own. Just install the mod, and it'll work automatically for the mods that use it.
How to use (for mod authors)
See the technical documentation for more info!
Common questions
Is the mod still compatible?
The mod is compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 6. 15 or later on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.Does the mod conflict with any others?
There are no known mod conflicts. Feel free to report compatibility issues in the mod comments.Can I safely add/remove the mod anytime?
Yep, this mod doesn't make any changes to your saves. However you may need to remove mods that use it too when you remove this mod.
See also
- []Release notes
- Source code
Expanded Preconditions Utility is a modding tool that offers a conditions system for mod authors, built on the game's event preconditions. It has 150,589 endorsements and 6.7M downloads, last updated March 2026. This is a foundational utility for modders, not for end-users.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust — 150k endorsements and 6.7M downloads show this is a go-to utility.
- Built on the game's event preconditions, so it integrates naturally with existing modding frameworks.
- Actively maintained — last updated March 2026, so it's current with the game's patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Not for players — this is a modder's tool, so if you're not creating mods, skip it.
- No documentation or usage examples in the description, so you'll need to learn from other mods that use it.
- Requires understanding of the game's event system to leverage effectively — steep learning curve for new modders.
For mod authors who want to add conditional logic to their mods without reinventing the wheel. If you're a player looking for gameplay changes, this isn't for you. Skip if you're not comfortable with scripting or modding frameworks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, look at other mods that depend on this utility to see how they implement conditions.
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for community examples — the description is bare, so community knowledge is key.
- Since it's a utility, make sure to load it before any mods that depend on it in your mod manager.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Cherry
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Downloads
- 6,651,675
- Endorsements
- 150,589
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 7/26/2020
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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