Tool Smart Switch
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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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #83 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod checks when you use a tool whether the tool is appropriate for the target. If not, it will try to switch to another tool in the current
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Tools will switch when used on the following if an appropriate tool exists in the current tool bar:
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[]Stones (Pickaxe)
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]Sticks (Axe)[]Weeds (Scythe)
[]Scythe Crops (Scythe)
[]Dry Tilled Farm Soil (Watering Can)
[]Artifacts Spots (Hoe)
[]Trees (Axe if mature, otherwise Scythe)
[]Stumps (Axe)
[]Boulders (Pickaxe)
[]Grass (Scythe)
[]Ore Panning Spots (Pan)
[]Watering Can Fill Spots (Watering Can)
[]Pet Bowls (Watering Can)
[]Water tiles (Fishing Rod) - this is ignored in favour of watering cans
[]Farm Animals (Shears or Milk Pail)
[]Monsters (Melee Weapon) - only if facing monster, default 128 pixels away or less
- Tillable Soil (Hoe)
Auto-switching can be tweaked in the config.
You can set a toggle key to turn the mod on and off in the config.
Config
You can customize this mod by editing the config file or using Generic Mod Config Menu.
Technical
Requires SMAPI.
Implements a Generic Mod Config Menu interface to change config settings in-game.
Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/StardewValleyMods.
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A list of all my mods for Stardew Valley is available at https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/articles/895.
Tool Smart Switch automatically swaps tools in your toolbar when you interact with objects, nature, or animals, eliminating manual switching. With nearly 5,000 endorsements and 191,000 downloads, it's a popular convenience mod for players tired of juggling tools. Last updated May 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,926 endorsements and 191k downloads show it's a must-have for many.
- Saves you from the tedious toolbar juggling—just point and click, it picks the right tool.
- Actively updated (May 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Auto-switching might not always pick the tool you want, especially in modded setups with custom tools.
- Could be a compatibility risk if you use other toolbar mods—no compatibility notes provided.
For players who hate manually switching tools and want a smoother, more automated experience. Perfect for survival/crafting games where you're constantly swapping between axe, pickaxe, and weapon. Skip if you prefer full manual control or use complex toolbar mods that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your mod settings to customize which tools auto-switch—defaults might not suit your playstyle.
- If you use other toolbar mods, test them together to avoid conflicts.
- Remember to update the mod regularly since it's actively maintained.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.8.3
- Downloads
- 191,013
- Endorsements
- 4,926
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 1/26/2023
- Updated
- 5/18/2026
🧩 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
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