Laying Pipe - An Automate Companion
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 94 Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Lay Pipe All Over Your Farm!
Confused with why wooden paths connect machines and chests in Automate? Clear up that brain-fog and add in pipes! Replaces the "Wood Path" with a pipe!
Now you can connect your machines and chests with a pipe to draw materials from your Junimo Huts or your Auto-Grabbers to your chests or your processing machines like Mayonnaise Machines or Oil Makers! Finally no more paths as pipes, now you can use pipes as pipes!
--- Replaces the "Wood Path" craftable with a pipe
--- Replaces the "Wood Path" object with a pipe
--- Replaces the "Wood Path" object description
Config Options
Use GMCM (or the Laying Pipe - An Automate Companion / Laying Pipe / config.json) to edit the following config options...
Wood Path (Pipe R) Ends
Animated = Moves according to the speed below
Static = Does not animate
Wood Path (Pipe R) Middles
Animated = Moves according to the speed below
Static = Does not animate
Crystal Path (Pipe L) Ends
Animated = Moves according to the speed below
Static = Does not animate
Crystal Path (Pipe L) Middles
Animated = Moves according to the speed below
Static = Does not animate
Wood Path (Pipe R)
Slow = 9 60ths of a second between frames
Medium = 15 60ths of a second between frames
Fast = 21 60ths of a second between frames
Crystal Path (Pipe L)
Slow = 9 60ths of a second between frames
Medium = 15 60ths of a second between frames
Fast = 21 60ths of a second between frames
Windows Install:
1) Download, install, or update Stardew Valley.
Laying Pipe replaces the wooden path in Automate with a pipe, clearing up confusion about machine connections. A simple cosmetic overhaul for Factorio players who want clearer visual feedback. 120 endorsements and 3,627 downloads show steady community interest.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 120 endorsements and 3,627 downloads.
- Solves a real visual clarity issue for Automate users.
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Only cosmetic—if you wanted new mechanics, this isn't it.
- Last updated in 2022—might not work with newer Automate versions.
- No screenshots or detailed instructions provided by the author.
For Factorio players who use Automate and find the wooden path confusing. If you want clearer visual feedback on your pipe connections, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Automate is installed and enabled before adding this mod.
- If you're using other mods that alter paths, check for conflicts in the mod list.
- After installing, load your save and verify the pipe texture appears on existing connections.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- NoFogBob
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 3,627
- Endorsements
- 120
- Category
- Crafting
- Created
- 9/11/2022
- Updated
- 10/18/2022
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