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Stardrop
What it is
Stardrop is a free, open-source mod manager for Stardew Valley on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Built with Avalonia UI, it uses SMAPI to manage applicable mods and check their updates. Profiles let players maintain separate mod groups for different gameplay or multiplayer sessions. Stardrop includes built-in mod source access and supports automatic updates. Through the Nexus Mods API, users can endorse mods inside the application. Downloading mod updates through Stardrop requires a premium Nexus Mods account. The manager uses copy-based deployment, and its documentation says removing it leaves SMAPI, Stardew Valley, and the original mod folder unaffected. Downloads are provided through GitHub Releases and Nexus Mods; GitHub release instructions direct users to choose the ZIP matching their operating system. The project uses the GPL-3.0 license, with installation, update, and usage guidance on GitBook.
For and against
For
- Free and open-source
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports profiles for different mod groups
- Integrates with SMAPI and Nexus Mods
- Uninstall leaves the original mod folder intact
Against
- Update downloads require premium Nexus Mods
- No free trial
- Focused on Stardew Valley mods
The verdict
Stardrop offers cross-platform mod organization with profiles, SMAPI support, and Nexus Mods integration at no listed cost. Premium Nexus Mods access is required for downloading updates through the app.
Who it suits
Stardrop suits Stardew Valley players who use mods on Linux, macOS, or Windows and want separate mod profiles. It is also useful for players who want non-destructive removal.
Plans and prices
Stardrop
Open-source mod manager; downloading mod updates through Stardrop requires a premium Nexus Mods account
Read 11 Oct 2026 · floogen.gitbook.io
On the record
- Automatic updates
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Deployment method
- copygithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Documentation
- The maker directs users to GitBook pages for installation, updates, and usage instructions.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker links to downloads on GitHub Releases and Nexus Mods.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Framework
- It is built using the Avalonia UI framework.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The GitHub repository lists the project under the GPL-3.0 license.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Mod source access
- built-ingithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Nexus Mods
- Stardrop supports the Nexus Mods API, including endorsing mods from within the app.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Non-destructive
- The documentation says Stardrop can be uninstalled without affecting SMAPI, Stardew Valley, or the original mod folder.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Profiles let users keep multiple mod groups for specific gameplay or multiplayer sessions.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Stardrop is an open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Release assets
- The latest GitHub release tells users to download the ZIP matching their host operating system.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- SMAPI integration
- It uses SMAPI to manage and check for updates to applicable Stardew Valley mods.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- multi-platformgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Update downloads
- Downloading mod updates through Stardrop is available to premium Nexus Mods users.floogen.gitbook.io · read 11 Oct 2026