How to Launch SMAPI Using Xbox App for Stardew Valley

To play Stardew Valley with mods, you are required to boot SMAPI with either Steam, Xbox App, or GOG Galaxy.

# Installing SMAPI With Xbox App

1. Open Xbox App and select My Library.
2. Select Stardew Valley.
3. Navigate to ... > Manage.
4. Navigate to Files > Browse.
5. Open /content folder and copy the file location.
6. Run SMAPI Installer, when it asks for a file path, paste the file location you copied in step 5.
7. Complete the installation.
8. Go back to Stardew Valley local files and complete the following:
   1. Rename StardewValley.exe to StardewValleyOriginal.exe.
   2. Make a copy of StardewModdingAPI.exe and rename it to StardewValley.exe.

To install mods on your Stardew Valley client, you can check out our Knowledgebase article here.