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Pathoschild/SMAPI

The modding API for Stardew Valley.

C# ◇ mod-api LGPL-3.0
★2.7KSTARS
⑂345FORKS
!45ISSUES
🏆#1,582GLOBAL RANK
🔥3DAYS TRENDING
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#75

MOST-STARRED C#

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Forks gained+2+7+17

SMAPI gained 69 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.7K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 249 stars a year. It ranks #75 among C# repositories and #1,582 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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SMAPI has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1567. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

SMAPI is an open-source project written in C#: The modding API for Stardew Valley.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in mod-api, modloader, stardew-valley. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI.git
cd SMAPI

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

SMAPI coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed SMAPI into C# backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open LGPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install SMAPI using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for SMAPI.

3

Import SMAPI into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `SMAPI --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2,742 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the LGPL-3.0 license.
Built in C# for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C# and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

Pathoschild/SMAPI is currently ranked #1,582 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SMAPI do? +

The modding API for Stardew Valley.

What language is SMAPI written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: mod-api, modloader, stardew-valley.

Is SMAPI actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 45 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does SMAPI have? +

SMAPI has 2,742 stars and 345 forks on GitHub.

How does SMAPI rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2,742 stars, Pathoschild/SMAPI is ranked #1,582 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #75 among C# projects.

What license is SMAPI distributed under? +

The repository reports a LGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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