Forging is different from functionalities like the furnace. I prefer to avoid spoiling game content but I recommend getting through Ginger Island before installing this mod.
To author; You don't need to recommend because you can code your Mod so that your mod doesn't function unless player reaches to Ginger Island. You can even make a Generic Mod Config Menu option for such requirement. There are tons of other mods doing this and you can examine their code or read Content Patcher more thoroughly.
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Thanks for adding to the modding community <3 <3 <3
Also since v1.6 already offers https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Mini-Forge in game, your mod is merely a visual upgrade for it.