Machine Upgrade System
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #103 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Machine Upgrade System
Machine Upgrade System is a framework that allows adding drop-in upgrades for machines and other items. It comes with six upgrades by default: iron, gold, diamond, iridium, radioactive, and prismatic. Any item can be assigned as an upgrade for any other item.
This mod is a framework and does nothing by itself, though it may be required by some other mods. Items which can be upgraded will say so in the item tooltip, and will show which upgrade(s) can be applied to the item. To apply an upgrade, simply use it on an object in-world to apply it, or apply it in-inventory by right-clicking the upgrade onto the upgradable item. Upgrades can also be applied with Hoppers, Automate, or Junimatic.
For Modders
Upgrades can be defined easily using a cp-accessible data asset. Any item can be used to convert any item into any other item. There is also a c# api that provides some methods to make it easier to get upgrade information about an item. For more information, see the documentation.
A framework for adding drop-in upgrades to machines and other items, with six default upgrades included. Ideal for modders seeking to expand machine functionality in their games, offering a simple integration method.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement count (701) shows the community trusts it
- Drop-in design means adding upgrades is straightforward for modders
- Six default upgrades give you a starting point out of the box
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed documentation or usage examples provided in the description
- Last updated in April 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches
- Requires modding knowledge to fully utilize the framework
For modders who want to create or integrate machine upgrades without reinventing the wheel. Also useful for players who want to extend machine functionality with custom upgrades. Skip if you're looking for a content mod — this is a framework, not a gameplay overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum or comments for community-made upgrades to see how the framework works in practice.
- If you're adding upgrades to existing machines, test in a separate save to avoid breaking your main world.
- Look for other mods that depend on this framework to understand its API better.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- tlitookilakin
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 47,045
- Endorsements
- 701
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 4/18/2025
- Updated
- 4/22/2025
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