Json Assets
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
Json Assets is a foundational modding tool for Stardew Valley that enables content packs to add custom items, crops, and more to the game. With over 165,000 endorsements and 7.7 million downloads, it's a must-have for mod authors and players who want to expand their game with custom content.
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Downloads: 7,651,670 | Endorsements: 165,663💡 Notes
By spacechase0 | v1.11.11 | 165,663 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Install SMAPI first — Json Assets won't work without it.
Place Json Assets in your Mods folder, then add content packs alongside it.
Check the mod's page on Nexus for a list of compatible content packs.
🔧 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
- Massive community trust — 165k endorsements and 7.7M downloads prove it's the backbone of Stardew modding.
- Actively updated (October 2025) so it stays compatible with current game versions.
- Essential for any mod author — without it, custom content mods wouldn't exist.
👎 Cons
- Not a content mod itself — you'll need to find content packs to actually add items.
- Requires SMAPI to run, so you must set that up first.
- No built-in documentation in the description — you'll need to look up tutorials elsewhere.