Data Layers for Stardew Valley

What this mod does

Data Layers, by Pathoschild, overlays layers of information on the map so you can plan your farm without eyeballing it. Press F2 to show them and switch layers with left and right Ctrl; both keys can be changed.

Layers

• Coverage: range of sprinklers, scarecrows, bee houses, Junimo huts and bombs.
• Crops: which ones are fertilized, watered or ready to harvest, and water in paddy fields.
• Fishing depth and machine status.
• Accessible, buildable and tillable tiles, hidden paths and map exits.
• A grid and an auto mode.

What it’s for

It’s perfect for placing sprinklers without leaving gaps, checking before bed that you haven’t forgotten to water anything, or seeing where a new building fits. Together with Automate it helps you see which machines are working.

Compatibility

Version 1.23.0 (March 15, 2026, 193 KB) requires SMAPI 4.1.10 or later and Stardew Valley 1.6.15 or later, on Windows, macOS and Linux, in single-player and multiplayer. The author doesn’t list conflicts with other mods. For Android there’s only an old 1.4 tag. The page says translations are included in the mod, but it doesn’t list the languages and Nexus doesn’t link any Spanish translation.

Requirements

• Stardew Valley 1.6.15 or later (PC)
• SMAPI 4.1.10 or later

How to install it

1. Install SMAPI first (see its mod page) and launch the game once with it to make sure it works.
2. Open the Data Layers page on Nexus Mods, go to the Files tab and click Manual download on the main file (Data Layers 1.23.0). You need a free Nexus account to download.
3. Unzip the .zip outside the game folder and move the resulting folder into Mods, inside the game folder (on Steam for Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Mods).
4. Launch the game with SMAPI, load your save and press F2; switch layers with left and right Ctrl.

Version history

1. 1.23.015 Mar 2026Current

   Current version; requires SMAPI 4.1.10 or later

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