Mod Updater

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,625 endorsements) 📥 208,102 downloads 📌 v1.0.4 📅 6/25/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Platonymous · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/28/2020 📅 Created: 6/25/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #73 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Simple Update Framework for Mods

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Mod Updater is a simple update framework for mods, created by Platonymous. It provides a system for mods to check for updates and notify players. With 4,625 endorsements and over 208,000 downloads, it's a widely used utility for modded games. Last updated in June 2020, it may not support newer game versions.

✨ Key Features

Provides a simple update framework for mods
Allows mods to notify players of available updates
Created by Platonymous, a known mod author
High download count (208,102) indicates broad usage

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge adoption – 208k downloads and 4.6k endorsements show this is a trusted utility
  • Simple framework – does one job without bloat, perfect for mod authors
  • Platonymous is a respected name in modding, so quality is likely solid

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020 – may be outdated for current game versions, risking compatibility
  • No detailed documentation in the description – you'll need to figure out integration yourself
  • Requires mod authors to implement it – end users won't see benefits unless their mods use it
🎯 Is This For You?
For mod authors who want to add update checks to their mods without building a system from scratch. Also for players who want a centralized way to keep mods updated, but only if their installed mods support this framework. Skip if you're a player looking for direct gameplay changes – this is a backend tool.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're a mod author, check if your game's mod loader supports this framework – integration is usually just adding a reference.
  • For players, this mod won't do anything on its own – look for mods that list it as a dependency to get update notifications.
  • Since it's from 2020, test it with your current game version to ensure it still works before relying on it.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Platonymous
Version
1.0.4
Downloads
208,102
Endorsements
4,625
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
6/25/2020
Updated
6/28/2020

🧩 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

Download from Nexus.

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