Install Stardew Valley on PC
Make sure the game is updated
Download SMAPI from the official site
Extract the SMAPI files
Run the SMAPI installer
Follow the installation prompts
Launch the game through SMAPI once to confirm it works
Download mods from trusted sources
Check each mod’s requirements and compatibility
Extract mod files if they are compressed
Place each mod folder into the Stardew Valley Mods folder
Keep the full mod folder structure intact
Start the game using the SMAPI launcher
Verify the mods load correctly in the console
Update mods and SMAPI when new versions are released
Remove broken mods if the game crashes or errors appear