Trinket Tinker
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #37 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
TrinketTinker - Stardew Valley Trinket Framework
This is a framework for creating trinkets that can have advanced abilities using just Content Patcher.
What can this framework do?
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[]Animated companions with various movement patterns.
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]A skin system (variants) for companions, and related features to set/change companion variants[]Dynamic event based abilities that work through the companions rather than the player.
[]Support for custom effects from other C# mods, through the use of actions.
[]Have the player obtain trinket effects without actually having the trinket slot unlocked, through the use of special trigger actions.
If you are looking to make mods using this framework, refer to the Modder Guide.
This mod is licensed under MPL-2. 0, contributions are welcome.
Example Mods for TrinketTinker
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[] Sinister Servants: Playable mod for TrinketTinker, adds 6 monster trinkets.
[] Pack Possum and Critter Cages: Playable mod for TrinketTinker, adds 3 "box" trinkets that hold more trinkets, and a hireable opossum.
[] Abigail Axcellent Adventure: Example mod for a NPC style trinket, which are unique across the world and hides the corresponding NPC.
[] Abigail Axcellent Adventure: Example mod showing how frame set repeat animation works.
[] Trinket Tinker Examples: Test mod, a bit messy.
Translations
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[]English default.json
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]Simplified Chinese zh.json[]French fr.json (by Caranud)
Compatibility
- [] Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 6. 9+ on Windows/Mac/Linux, see manifest.json for the exact game and SMAPI version this mod is built against.
- Somewhat works on Android, with the exception of Inventory related features. This is unlikely to be fixed anytime soon.
Multiplayer
It is extremely important that every player has the same version of TrinketTinker and the same content packs as this mod makes use of net fields extensively to let others see your companions.
User Configuration
These keybind
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[]English default.json
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[] Sinister Servants: Playable mod for TrinketTinker, adds 6 monster trinkets.
Trinket Tinker is a framework mod by mushymato that enables custom trinkets and companions. With nearly 4,000 endorsements and over 640,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for modders and players seeking to expand their game with personalized items and allies.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (640k+) shows it's a staple for many players.
- Actively maintained—last updated July 2026.
- Framework opens up endless modding possibilities for trinkets and companions.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is sparse—no install or usage details provided.
- As a framework, it requires other mods to be useful; not a standalone content mod.
- No documentation on dependencies or compatibility, so you might need to dig into forums.
For modders and players who want to add custom trinkets or companions to their game. If you're a content creator, this is your foundation. Skip if you're looking for ready-to-use items—this is a tool, not a content pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for tutorials on creating your first trinket.
- Look for other mods that depend on Trinket Tinker to see examples of how it's used.
- Since it's a framework, test with a simple custom trinket before adding complex companions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- mushymato
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Downloads
- 639,703
- Endorsements
- 4,012
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 11/9/2024
- Updated
- 8/15/2026
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