
You can also download the file manually and add it into Vortex from the toolbar in the Mods tab or by dropping the file into the bottom of the Mods tab. Pay special attention to which version you download, as with the example above, some versions will only work with the beta branch of the game.Click the 'Download with Manager' button and this will send SMAPI to Vortex to be installed. Head to the 'Files' tab where you will be presented with the files you can download: Click 'Get SMAPI' which should open the following link in your browser: Nexus Mod Manager Not Responding Free This is required for Vortex to manage mods and highly recommended even if the mods you are using do not require it.


When you first manage Stardew Valley, you will be prompted to install the Stardew Modding API (SMAPI). If Stardew Valley is not already in colour, you can scan for it or define it manually. The game artwork will appear in the top left of Vortex to confirm your active game. Use the 'Manage' button on the game tile to add it to your managed games. Locate Stardew Valley in the 'Unmanaged' section or by using the search. To begin, open up Vortex and navigate to the games section. Getting Set Up Nexus Mod Manager Not Responding If you haven't already, please run Stardew Valley at least once before modding it. You will also need to be logged in to your Nexus Mods account in Vortex.Īt the time of writing, this guide only applies to Stardew Valley on Windows. This guide is designed to help you set up Vortex to install and manage mods for Stardew Valley.īefore we get started, this guide assumes that you have installed Stardew Valley and Vortex at their default locations.

I tried downloading and installing the 2K texture mods with it, but they never appeared in Skyrim's data files list.

