TMXL Map Toolkit
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 32 Locations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
TMXL Map Toolkit
by PlatonymousFormerly named TMXLoader. Renamed TMXL Map Toolkit as the pure .tmx-file-loading part of this mod is now part of SMAPI (3. 2+)
New in 1. 8. 4
Image Layers for Buildables
To use Image layers their name has to end with "UNIQUEID" like "MyLayer-UNIQUEID", though not on indoor-maps.
Coloring for Buildables
To allow coloring, the Image Layer needs to have two properties: "Color" holding a default rgba value like "255 255 255 255" for white and a "ColorId" proptery which can be anything. All layers that share a "ColorId" property will be colored the same way.
New in 1. 8. 0:
Buildables:
Buildables can be build or removed by pressing F2 (can be changed in the config file)
To remove the last Buildable placed on the map press BACKSPACE while having the menu open.
Regular buildable Map edits:
"buildables": [
"id":"Platonymous. Buildable",
"name": "Buildable",
"file": "assets/Buildable.tmx",
"iconFile": "assets/icon.png",
"removeEmpty":false,
"price":10000,
"set:": "Others"
"buildables": [
"id":"Platonymous. SomeBuilding",
"name": "Some Building",
"file": "assets/SomeBuilding.tmx",
"indoorsFile":"assets/SomeBuildingInterior.tmx",
"exitTile":,
"iconFile": "assets/SomeIcon.png",
"removeEmpty":false,
"buildItems":[
"index":388,
"stack":100
"name":"Parsnip",
"price":10000
exitTile is the point where a player would warp to when exiting a building. to warp to that point use the Action or TouchAction ExitBuildable on the map or (with 1. 8. 8+) use BUILDINGLOCATION EXITXY in the Warp property, like "Warp" : "9 24 BUILDLOCATION EXITXY".
On the Buildable (exterior) every INDOORS or UNIQUEID used in properties will be replaced by the generated values. to warp to the interior use for exp:
Warp 14 3 INDOORS
New in 1. 4. 2:
Setting festival spots for NPCs that don't have one.
Format festival spots:
"festivalSpots":
"name": "Sandy",
"map": "Town-Fair",
"position": ,
"direction": 1
New in 1. 4. 0:
Added a simpler way to add spouse rooms using the Spouse Room Template that you find unde
TMXL Map Toolkit is a comprehensive toolkit for Stardew Valley that allows players and modders to add, edit, and replace maps, as well as create buildables. Formerly known as TMXLoader, it has amassed 80,384 endorsements and 3.5 million downloads, making it a staple for map-related modding. Last updated in February 2024, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (80k endorsements) — this is a must-have for map modders.
- 3.5 million downloads prove it's the go-to toolkit for map editing.
- Actively maintained (last updated Feb 2024) — you're not getting a dead mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires understanding of map editing concepts — not for casual players who just want to drop in a mod.
- Potential compatibility issues with other map mods — always check load order and conflicts.
For Stardew Valley modders who want to create custom maps or buildables, or for players who want to use map-replacement mods that depend on this toolkit. Skip if you're a casual player looking for simple gameplay tweaks — this is a backend tool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using mods that require TMXL, install this first and ensure it's up to date.
- Use a mod manager like SMAPI to install and manage TMXL and its dependencies.
- Check the mod's documentation or forum threads for examples on creating buildables — the description is sparse.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Platonymous
- Version
- 1.24.1
- Downloads
- 3,460,778
- Endorsements
- 80,384
- Category
- Locations
- Created
- 1/29/2018
- Updated
- 2/26/2024
🔗 Required By 8 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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