SMAPI doesn't launch after moving files

[MacFun]

I moved my game files from my local disc to an external hard drive. Now when I launch the game, SMAPI doesn’t load up first. The game will launch, and I can see my save file, but the save file won’t load when I choose it - it just crashes the game.

I use Vortex as my mod manager, and when I tried to purge and re-deploy the mods after changing the mod staging folder to the external hard drive, I get an error message that says "the primary tool for stardew valley is unavailable. quick launch has reverted to the game's executable."

I have 162 hours into this save file and I’d hate to lose all of it

Here's the SMAPI log from Vortex:

SMAPI log parser - SMAPI.io

 

[MysticTempest]

Thanks, for the log.
So, Vortex is not recommended for use with SDV/SMAPI. It's long known to have issues with updating/downloading mods.
You should always install mods manually.

Next, this obviously is an older log with the old mods location:
Log started: 2023-03-18 17:55 UTC (12:55 your time)

You mentioned the game starting without SMAPI. Yea, a modded save will crash in vanilla SDV if there's custom data the game can't parse.
Now, if you used Steam to move the files; you'll probably need to reconfigure your client: https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Installing_SMAPI_on_Windows#Steam