This page explains how to install SMAPI (the tool which lets you use mods) on macOS.
See instructions for: Android • Linux • Steam Deck • Windows.
Install
- Download the latest version of SMAPI (see a pictorial guide).
- Extract the .zip file somewhere (but not in your game folder!).
- Double-click install on Mac.command¹, and follow the on-screen instructions.
That's it! Just launch the game to play with mods. You don't need to change your Steam launch options (that's only needed on Windows).
¹To install manually instead, see instructions in the installer's readme.
Update
Just install the new version; the installer will automatically clean up previous versions.
Uninstall
- Launch the installer again (see install steps).
- When prompted, choose the uninstall option.
Troubleshooting
- If you are getting the Operation not permitted: 'internal' error, do the following steps:
- Open System Preferences
- Go to "Security and Privacy", then go to the "Privacy" tab.
- Scroll down to "Full Disk Access".
- Click the lock button to make changes, and then use the + button to add Terminal to the list of apps.
- Try again to run install on MacOS.command.
- See the troubleshooting page for general troubleshooting.
Is Stardew Valley compatible with Mac?
Both M1 Macs and Intel Macs can run Stardew Valley. The Stardew Valley macOS version that's accessible on Steam can work for Macs with either an M1 chip or an Intel CPU.
Does mods work on Mac?
Installing Mods – Mac
Find a mod on a modding site, and download a version compatible with your Forge, which should be the same version. Then, open the mods folder that you created before. Drag and drop the mod that you downloaded into the mods folder! That's it.
How do I open Stardew Valley mod folder on Mac?
Press COMMAND + SPACE on your computer (or click the magnifying glass in the top right).
Paste the following text into the text field: ~/. config/StardewValley/Saves..
Hit ENTER, and the folder will be opened up..
Can you mod iOS Stardew Valley?
How to mod Stardew Valley. It needs to be stated off the bat that mods only work on PC (Windows, Linux), macOS, and Android phones. So if you're on console (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) or iOS then you're out of luck, unfortunately.