After years of content patches and tens of millions of copies sold, Stardew Valley finally has an official, mod-free approach to using cheat codes -- akin to those in The Sims. As part of the farming sim's beefy 1.6 update creator Eric Barone added support for Console Commands, so if you're only modding for the easy money and item dupes, the process just got easier.

Previously, cheats (or debug commands) were only accessible through Stardew Valley mods like SMAPI. In Version 1.6.9, you'll need to edit your save file, but that's it. For detailed commands using mods, the official Stardew Valley Wiki provides thorough documentation, otherwise this guide sticks to only using what works without requiring more tools.

Below, you'll find acres and acres of commands we're still updating as we test, including ways to spawn items, get more money, or improve relationships.

These codes won't work before enabling them, so, before editing anything, back up those beloved files and store your farm's legacy somewhere safe. Once that's done, it's time to locate and edit your Stardew Valley save directly.

Regardless of OS, Stardew Valley saves follow the same naming conventions, so once you're in, look for the folder sharing your file name and a string of numbers. It'll look something like NAME_345389.

Windows users can find their Stardew Valley save via File Explorer at the path:

Mac users should open Finder and navigate to the folder by entering:

To edit this file, you can open it in Notepad, but it's far easier to read in a program like Notepad++ or, as mentioned in the Stardew Wiki, through Sublime Text. These programs use the file's color-coded XML formatting.

After enabling cheats, Stardew Valley uses the in-game chat with two different command formats. One uses the action itself, like /money 500, while the other uses /debug [command].

Open the Stardew Valley chat by pressing the 'T' key. Folks accustomed to singleplayer farming may have never had use for this window before, but even if your save isn't a multiplayer file, the chat still works.

Stardew Valley cheats pre and post-1.6 update use several of the same commands, with some more limited without SMAPI but the two commands added in the 2024 patch include /money [#] and /debug [command].

The former is straightforward and performs that singular command, then the latter opens a wealth of options. While scrolling through these cheats, don't forget to type /debug for commands that specify. Also, look for [Brackets] and replace any placeholder values.

Since all of Stardew Valley's debug commands and the like get a little confusing or sometimes just don't work without extra tools, we've got a little list here of easy cheats to copy and paste.

To quickly set up a farm with plenty of resources, enter the following:

This list yields 100,000 gold, a fully upgraded backpack, every crafting and cooking recipe, and maxed-out relationships with all villagers. Additionally, the big farm code adds three deluxe coops, two barns, one mill, one stable, and a silo. All of this comes fully stocked with farm animals, crops, trees, and artisan production tools, too.

Easy enough, simply use /money [$] to laugh all the way to the bank. Something something, money doesn't buy happiness, something something -- but it does in Stardew Valley, so go wild.

Every spawnable item in Stardew Valley is accessible via an in-game menu, but I prefer using player-made repositories like the Stardew Valley Vanilla IDs tool and a more specific command. The GitHub database is far easier to browse, and using item IDs makes adding mass quantities a breeze.

Use /debug iq ALL_ITEMS to access an in-game window displaying every item available, or get more specific and use a category filter to narrow results. For example, /debug iq ALL_ITEMS (W) displays all of Stardew Valley's weapons.

To spawn something listed, select the item with a left click and it'll drop in your backpack free of charge. For heftier material orders, hold right-click until the stack reaches whatever your little farming heart desires.

Who has time to hold down right-click for 10,000 pieces of wood? With an item ID, using /debug item [ID] [Quantity] [Quality] adds the specified item by exact quantity and quality.

You can leave the quality blank for normal items or adjust the value using:

Here's a few examples of using /debug item [ID] [Quantity] [Quality]:

In a pinch, you don't need to use the ALL_ITEMS window or any databases. Instead, if you know the item name or some part of it, search for the item ID by plugging it into the following query:

Use these customization cheats to change how your Stardew Valley farm looks, or to add even more barns, coops, sheds, and ponds. Remember to replace [Item ID] or [#] fields with your chosen value.

These cheats will provide you with a way to revisit customization options on the fly, so you can change how your Stardew Valley farmer looks completely without making a new character.

Time is your biggest enemy in Stardew Valley, and if your trusty steed isn't cutting it, why not ditch the horse and run (or warp) home yourself? These cheats make getting around the farm and greater Pelican Town a breeze.

They're cute and all, but it takes an awfully long time to manage individual animals in Stardew Valley. These cheats offer ways to improve your relationship with each animal without waiting, or give you even more goats and chickens to love.

Some Pelican Town residents are easy to please, accepting a shower of mining rubbish or an egg you accidentally present them. Others are a little less thankful for random rocks and burnt meals. That's where these Stardew Valley cheats come in, so you can improve your relationships, and even romantic life, with ease.