Stardrop
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
An open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley. Includes mod profiles, update checking, SMAPI integration and Nexus Mods API support!
Stardrop is an open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley, offering mod profiles, update checking, SMAPI integration, and Nexus Mods API support. With over 13,000 endorsements and 556,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for managing mods efficiently.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 13,645 endorsements and over half a million downloads
- Cross-platform support means you can use it on Windows, Mac, or Linux
- Mod profiles let you switch between different mod setups without hassle
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SMAPI and Nexus Mods API for full functionality, which might be extra setup
- Last updated June 2026 — check for compatibility with the latest Stardew Valley version
For Stardew Valley players who juggle multiple mod setups and want a streamlined way to manage them. Perfect for modders who want automatic update checks and easy SMAPI integration. Skip if you only use a few mods and prefer manual installation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SMAPI is installed first, as Stardrop relies on it for mod management.
- Use mod profiles to keep your modded playthroughs separate from vanilla or other mod lists.
- Enable Nexus Mods API integration to get automatic update notifications for your mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- PeacefulEnd
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Downloads
- 556,863
- Endorsements
- 13,645
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 12/29/2021
- Updated
- 6/7/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Stardew Valley →
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