# Linux

## Requirements

Stardrop requires the following software to be installed

* [Stardew Valley](https://www.stardewvalley.net/)
* [SMAPI (Stardew Modding API)](https://smapi.io/)

## Instructions

1. Download the latest release from [Nexus](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/10455?tab=files) or directly from the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Floogen/Stardrop/releases/latest).
2. Extract the compressed zip file to your preferred location.
3. Double-click **Stardrop.sh**.
   * Click **Run** to start the application.
4. The path to `StardewModdingAPI` will need to be given in order to use Stardrop. 
   * This can be done by going to `View` > `Settings` and clicking the folder icon under SMAPI Path.

{% hint style="info" %}
Stardrop requires [SMAPI](https://smapi.io/) to be installed in order to function fully.
{% endhint %}


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