FS Mod Downloader

A desktop application for managing and downloading Farming Simulator mods, similar to CKAN for Kerbal Space Program.

📥 Download

Download Latest Release

Download the latest .zip file from the Releases page, extract it, and run FSModDownloader.exe.

System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• .NET 8.0 Runtime (will prompt to install if not present)
• Internet connection for mod browsing and downloads

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🚀 Getting Started

First Time Setup

1. Download and Extract

   • Download the latest release .zip file
   • Extract to any folder (e.g., C:\Games\FSModDownloader)
   • Run FSModDownloader.exe

2. Configure Game Instances

   • Click the ⚙️ Settings button in the top-right corner
   • Click 🔍 Scan for Games to automatically detect your Farming Simulator installations
   • The app will find FS15, FS17, FS19, FS22, and FS25 installations
   • Click Save Settings to confirm

3. Manual Game Setup (if auto-detect doesn't find your game)

   • In Settings, click ➕ Add Manual Entry
   • Select your game version from the dropdown
   • Browse to your mods folder (usually Documents\My Games\FarmingSimulatorXXXX\mods)
   • Click Add

Using the App

1. Select Your Game

   • Use the dropdown in the left sidebar to choose which game to manage mods for

2. Browse Mods

   • Mods are displayed in the main area with images, names, and descriptions
   • Use the Search bar to find specific mods
   • Use Categories in the sidebar to filter by type (Tractors, Maps, Equipment, etc.)

3. Install Mods

   • Click the Install button on any mod card
   • The mod will be downloaded and installed to your selected game's mods folder
   • Check the INSTALLED MODS section in the sidebar to see your installed mods

4. View Mod Details

   • Click Details on any mod to see more information

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✨ Features

• Mod Discovery: Browse and search for mods from mod-network.com
• One-Click Installation: Easy mod installation directly to your game
• Multiple Game Support: Supports FS15, FS17, FS19, FS22, and FS25
• Auto-Detection: Automatically finds your Farming Simulator installations
• Mod Categories: Filter by Vehicles, Tractors, Maps, Equipment, and more
• Clean Dark UI: Modern, easy-to-use interface

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❓ Troubleshooting

"No game instances configured"

Open Settings and click "Scan for Games", or manually add your game's mods folder.

Mods not showing in game

• Make sure you selected the correct game instance
• Verify the mods folder path in Settings matches your game's actual mods folder
• Restart Farming Simulator after installing mods

App won't start

• Make sure you have .NET 8.0 Runtime installed
• Try running as Administrator
• Check Windows Defender hasn't quarantined the app

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👨‍💻 For Developers

See the Developer README for technical documentation, build instructions, and contribution guidelines.

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👤 Author

SWR Entertainment
Created by Tyler Bradham

• GitHub: @TmoneyMKII
• Discord: tmoneymkii

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.