Data Layers is a Stardew Valley mod that overlays the world with visual data like accessibility, bee/Junimo/scarecrow/sprinkler coverage, etc. It automatically includes data from other mods if applicable.
- Install the latest version of SMAPI.
- Install this mod from Nexus mods.
- Run the game using SMAPI.
Press F2 to show the overlay, and then left CTRL and right CTRL to cycle between layers
(buttons configurable).
For coverage layers (e.g. scarecrows or sprinklers), point at one with the cursor to see a blue border around that one's range and a green border around the coverage without it.
Below are the current data layers.
Shows where you can walk and highlights warp tiles; useful for finding hidden paths and nooks.
Shows where you can construct buildings on the farm. Useful for spotting issues before you try to build at Robin's.
Shows bee houses' flower search range.
Shows Junimo hut coverage, and highlights crops they won't reach. Also works when placing a Junimo hut from the Wizard's build menu.
Shows scarecrow coverage, and highlights unprotected crops. Also works on scarecrows being placed.
Shows sprinkler coverage, and highlights unsprinkled crops. Also works on sprinklers being placed.
Shows which crops have fertilizer applied.
Shows which crops have been watered today.
Shows which crops are ready to harvest, or which won't be ready before they die due to a season change.
Shows which tiles are close enough to water for paddy crops to get auto-watered and bonus growth.
Shows whether your machines are empty, processing, or finished. (You need to install Automate for this layer to appear, but it'll work for machines that aren't being automated too.)
Shows where you can till dirt with your hoe. Useful for planning crop layouts.
The grid layer shows tile borders useful for planning layouts, calculating fishing distance, etc:
You can optionally edit the settings to enable the grid for all layers instead:
If you install Generic Mod Config Menu, you can click the cog button (⚙) on the title screen or the "mod options" button at the bottom of the in-game menu to configure the mod. Hover the cursor over a field for details.
Data Layers is compatible with Stardew Valley 1.6+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer. There are no known issues in multiplayer (even if other players don't have it installed).
Data Layers will automatically integrate with these mods if you they're installed:
| mod installed | effects |
|---|---|
| Automate | Shows whether your machines are empty, processing, or ready to harvest. |
| Better Junimos | Shows custom Junimo hut coverage. |
| Better Sprinklers | Shows custom sprinkler coverage. |
| Line Sprinklers | Shows line sprinkler coverage. |
| MultiFertilizer | Show crops covered with multi-fertilizers. |
| Pelican Fiber | Shows coverage when building a Junimo hut or sprinkler through Pelican Fiber's menu. |
| Prismatic Tools | Shows prismatic scarecrow coverage. |
| Simple Sprinkler | Shows custom sprinkler coverage. |
| custom sprinkers | Shows custom sprinkler coverage for any mod using the game's built-in sprinkler methods (including Prismatic Tools). |
You can export a data layer to a JSON file (e.g. to use in another tool). Just go to the location
in-game you want to export, open a data layer, and enter data-layers export in the SMAPI console.
The layer data will be exported for the entire current location (not just the visible area).