Automate

stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements

Automate lets Stardew Valley players connect chests to machines like furnaces and crystalariums, enabling automatic item processing. It's a top-tier quality-of-life mod with massive community support (136,287 endorsements) and frequent updates, ideal for players who want to streamline their farm operations.

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Downloads: 7,161,964 | Endorsements: 136,287

💡 Notes

By Pathoschild | v2.6.1 | 136,287 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have SMAPI installed first—Automate won't work

Make sure you have SMAPI installed first—Automate won't work without it.

Start with a simple setup: a chest next to a furnace to get

Start with a simple setup: a chest next to a furnace to get the hang of it.

Use chests with different colors to organize your automated

Use chests with different colors to organize your automated lines visually.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 136,287 endorsements and 7.2M downloads.
Actively maintained—last updated March 2026, so it's current with the game.
Simple setup: just place a chest next to a machine and you're done.

👎 Cons

May trivialize the game's crafting loop for players who enjoy hands-on management.
No in-game configuration options mentioned—you'll need to edit config files for advanced tweaks.
Requires a mod loader like SMAPI, which is an extra step for new modders.

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