Make sure the game isn't running when you edit it, or your changes might not take effect. To edit the config.json file, just open it in a text editor.
The file is usually created the first time you launch the game with that mod installed.
Some mods have a config.json file in their mod folder, which lets you customise the mod settings. Folders named like this often have more folders and possibly readme files inside them. If you have a folder that looks like PineapplesEverywhere-1234567890, check inside it for the actual mod folder.That helps prevent errors related to extra files. Download mods into a folder other than Mods, unzip them there, and then move their folder(s) into Mods.If Windows doesn't let you do that, put a dot at the end too and it'll let you (like. To disable a folder, just add a dot in front of the folder name (like.SMAPI will automatically search inside each folder until it finds one with files. If you have a lot of mods, you can optionally organise them into subfolders.For example, if you have a PineapplesEverywhere mod, you should have a file structure like this: Make sure each mod has its own subfolder, without trailing numbers.
To install a mod, just unzip it into the Mods folder in your game folder. If you need help finding or saving your Mods folder on a Mac, you can try this: Mac Pictorial Guide Install mods button.įor images, please see Modding:Installing_SMAPI_on_Windows#Xbox_appįinding and Saving Your Game Folder on a Mac
Some hidden gems are only here, but finding them can be a challenge.īefore you download a mod, check if it works with the latest version of the game. Some older mods are posted directly in the Chucklefish forums. Some older mods are released here, though most are also on Nexus or ModDrop.
Some mods are released here, though most are also on Nexus or ModDrop.
You can use their ModDrop client (Windows only) to install/manage/auto-update your mods, or download mods directly from the website without registration needed. You can use their Vortex client (Windows only) to install/manage your mods, or download them manually.