Stardrop
Stardrop is a free, open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley.
What Stardrop is
Stardrop is a free, open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and is built with the Avalonia UI framework. SMAPI integration lets it manage applicable mods and check for their updates. Profiles keep separate mod groups for different gameplay or multiplayer sessions. Stardrop supports the Nexus Mods API, including endorsing mods inside the app. Downloading mod updates through Stardrop requires a premium Nexus Mods account. The project uses the GPL-3.0 license, with downloads linked through GitHub Releases and Nexus Mods. GitHub release instructions direct users to select the ZIP matching their operating system, while GitBook pages cover installation, updates, and use. Its copy-based deployment is described as non-destructive: uninstalling Stardrop does not affect SMAPI, Stardew Valley, or the original mod folder. Automatic updates and built-in mod-source access are listed capabilities, and the plan is free.
Good
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports separate mod profiles
- Integrates with SMAPI
- Connects to the Nexus Mods API
- Uninstall leaves the original mod folder
Watch out
- Update downloads require premium Nexus Mods
- No free trial
- Designed specifically for Stardew Valley
Who it suits
Stardrop suits Stardew Valley players who want separate mod profiles across supported desktop systems. It is also useful for users working with SMAPI and Nexus Mods.
Verdict
Stardrop organizes Stardew Valley mods with profiles, SMAPI support, and Nexus Mods integration. Its free GPL-3.0 distribution and non-destructive removal make it suitable for managing mod sets without altering the original folder.
Plans and prices
From Stardrop's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Stardrop | Free | Open-source mod manager; downloading mod updates through Stardrop requires a premium Nexus Mods account |
The facts
Each one read from Stardrop's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automatic updates
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Deployment method
- copychecked 20 Sep 2026
- Documentation
- The maker directs users to GitBook pages for installation, updates, and usage instructions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker links to downloads on GitHub Releases and Nexus Mods.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Framework
- It is built using the Avalonia UI framework.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The GitHub repository lists the project under the GPL-3.0 license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Mod source access
- built-inchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Nexus Mods
- Stardrop supports the Nexus Mods API, including endorsing mods from within the app.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Non-destructive
- The documentation says Stardrop can be uninstalled without affecting SMAPI, Stardew Valley, or the original mod folder.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Profiles let users keep multiple mod groups for specific gameplay or multiplayer sessions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Stardrop is an open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Release assets
- The latest GitHub release tells users to download the ZIP matching their host operating system.checked 11 Oct 2026
- SMAPI integration
- It uses SMAPI to manage and check for updates to applicable Stardew Valley mods.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Update downloads
- Downloading mod updates through Stardrop is available to premium Nexus Mods users.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- multi-platformchecked 20 Sep 2026
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