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    MCA Selector

    MCA Selector

    A tool to select chunks from Minecraft worlds for deletion or export

    An external tool to export or delete selected chunks and regions from a world save of Minecraft Java Edition.
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Review
    Downloads: 730 This Week
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    PojavLauncher

    PojavLauncher

    A Minecraft Java Edition Launcher for Android and iOS

    A Minecraft Java Edition Launcher for Android and iOS based on Boardwalk. This repository contains source code for the Android platform.
    Downloads: 542 This Week
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    Hello Minecraft! Launcher

    Hello Minecraft! Launcher

    A Minecraft Launcher which is multi-functional, cross-platform

    HMCL is a cross-platform Minecraft launcher that supports Mod Management, Game Customizing, ModLoader Installing (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine), Modpack Creating, UI Customization, and more. HMCL has amazing cross-platform capabilities. It can not only run on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, but also supports multiple CPU architectures such as x86, ARM, MIPS, and LoongArch. You can easily play Minecraft on different platforms through HMCL.
    Downloads: 227 This Week
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    Sodium

    Sodium

    A Minecraft mod designed to improve frame rates

    Sodium is a powerful rendering engine and optimization mod for the Minecraft client which improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter while fixing many graphical issues in Minecraft. A Minecraft mod designed to improve frame rates and reduce micro-stutter.
    Downloads: 170 This Week
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    WorldEdit

    WorldEdit

    Minecraft map editor and mod

    WorldEdit is a powerful open-source Minecraft map editing toolkit that allows players, builders, and server administrators to quickly modify large areas of a Minecraft world directly from within the game. Instead of placing or removing blocks individually, WorldEdit provides commands and tools that enable users to select regions of the world and apply transformations to thousands or even millions of blocks at once. This capability makes it extremely useful for constructing large builds, terraforming terrain, repairing damage, or managing multiplayer server worlds efficiently. The tool includes a variety of editing methods such as brushes, shape generation commands, and clipboard operations that allow copying, pasting, and rotating entire structures. WorldEdit can run in both single-player environments and multiplayer servers and is compatible with several modding platforms and server frameworks used in Minecraft Java Edition.
    Downloads: 94 This Week
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    Create

    Create

    Building Tools and Aesthetic Technology

    Create is a large Minecraft modification that introduces mechanical engineering systems, automation tools, and kinetic machinery into the game. The mod focuses on building complex contraptions powered by rotational energy rather than relying on traditional redstone circuitry alone. Players can design elaborate machines using components such as shafts, gears, belts, and mechanical devices that interact with each other to automate crafting, farming, and resource processing. Unlike many technology mods that rely heavily on graphical interfaces, Create emphasizes visible mechanical movement and physical machinery that operates directly in the game world. The mod also includes a visual documentation system called “Ponder” that demonstrates how each machine or component works through animated tutorials inside the game.
    Downloads: 82 This Week
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    NeoForge

    NeoForge

    Neo Modding API for Minecraft: Java Edition, based on Forge

    NeoForge is an open-source modding API and mod loader designed for Minecraft: Java Edition that enables developers to create and run game modifications within a structured development framework. The project was created as a community-driven continuation of the Minecraft Forge ecosystem and aims to provide a modernized, actively maintained platform for mod development. NeoForge includes tools, APIs, and build systems that allow developers to modify game behavior, add new gameplay mechanics, and integrate custom content into Minecraft worlds. The framework is designed to simplify the development process by offering standardized interfaces, development kits, and compatibility layers that help mod creators build complex modifications without rewriting core game code. By supporting mod development tools such as Gradle plugins and mod development kits, NeoForge allows programmers to efficiently build, compile, and distribute mods for multiple versions of Minecraft.
    Downloads: 73 This Week
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    MCreator

    MCreator

    Make Minecraft Java Edition mods, Minecraft Bedrock Edition Add-Ons

    MCreator is an open-source integrated development environment designed to simplify the process of creating Minecraft mods, add-ons, resource packs, and data packs. The software provides a visual programming environment where users can design mod features using graphical tools instead of writing code manually. Through wizards, block-based programming interfaces, and an integrated editor, MCreator generates the underlying Java or JSON code required for the mod automatically. This approach allows beginners and students to experiment with mod development without needing extensive programming experience. At the same time, advanced users can extend the tool through plugins or directly modify the generated code for more complex projects. MCreator is widely used in educational settings, modding communities, and programming workshops as a gateway into game development.
    Downloads: 70 This Week
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    VulkanMod

    VulkanMod

    Vulkan renderer mod for Minecraft

    This is a fabric mod that introduces a brand new Vulkan-based voxel rendering engine to Minecraft Java in order to both replace the default OpenGL renderer and bring performance improvements.
    Downloads: 51 This Week
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    Arclight

    Arclight

    A Bukkit(1.19/1.20) server implementation in modding environment

    A Bukkit server implementation on common mod loaders.
    Downloads: 43 This Week
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    CatServer

    CatServer

    A high performance and high compatibility 1.12.2/1.16.5/1.18.2 version

    CatServer is an open-source hybrid Minecraft server implementation that combines support for both Forge mods and Bukkit-style plugins within the same server environment. Traditional Minecraft server software typically supports either mod loaders such as Forge or plugin systems like Bukkit and Spigot, but CatServer aims to bridge this gap by enabling both ecosystems to coexist. This hybrid approach allows administrators to run modded gameplay features while also using administrative plugins designed for plugin-based servers. The project modifies the server architecture to integrate Forge modding capabilities alongside plugin compatibility layers. As a result, server operators can build more complex environments that include both gameplay modifications and server management tools. CatServer is particularly useful for communities that want the flexibility of modded Minecraft while retaining access to established plugin-based server administration tools.
    Downloads: 30 This Week
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    GeyserMC

    GeyserMC

    A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft

    Geyser is an open-source proxy and protocol translation tool that enables cross-platform multiplayer between Minecraft: Java Edition servers and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition clients. The project works by translating network packets between the two different game protocols so that players using Bedrock Edition devices such as consoles, mobile phones, or Windows editions can connect to servers originally designed for Java Edition. By bridging the differences between the two platforms, Geyser allows server communities to unify players who would otherwise be separated by incompatible game editions. The software typically runs as a plugin, proxy, or standalone bridge and integrates with popular Java server platforms such as Spigot, Paper, or Velocity.
    Downloads: 30 This Week
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    Minecraft X-Ray is a program whose primary purpose is to aid in finding valuable ores and resources inside a Minecraft world. This branch is based on code written by plusminus from the Minecraft forums.
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    Downloads: 768 This Week
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    MCinaBox

    MCinaBox

    A Minecraft: Java Edition Launcher for Android

    A Minecraft Java Edition Launcher on Android. MCinaBox is an open source project with the goal of building and developing a Minecraft Java Edition launcher that runs on an Android. Front End provides User Management, Minecraft Version Management, Minecraft Game Controller, Minecraft Startup Parameter Generation, Configuration Backend, Configuration and Management functions to reduce the workload of complete launcher development.
    Downloads: 25 This Week
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    BedrockConnect

    BedrockConnect

    Join any Minecraft Bedrock Edition server IP on Xbox One

    On Minecraft Bedrock Edition, players on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PS4/PS5 are limited to playing on 'Featured Servers' approved by Mojang/Microsoft. These players are not able to join servers via an IP/address. This is an issue for me and others, as the server community on Java edition was one of the major parts that made Minecraft what it was, and what also made the servers that are now considered 'Mojang Server Partners' what they are today. I wanted to fix this, so I made a solution that anyone can set up easily.
    Downloads: 19 This Week
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    BlueMap

    BlueMap

    A Minecraft mapping tool that creates 3D models of your Minecraft

    BlueMap is a program that reads your Minecraft world files and generates not only a map, but also 3D models of the whole surface. With the web app you then can look at those in your browser and basically view the world as if you were ingame! Or just look at it from far away to get an overview. BlueMap comes as a Spigot/Paper or Sponge Plugin, as a Fabric or Forge-Mod and you can also use BlueMap without any Server from the Command-Line as a standalone tool. If installed as a Plugin/Mod, BlueMap renders asynchronously to your MinecraftServer-Thread. This means at no time it will block your server thread directly. So as long as your CPU is not fully utilized, your server should not be slowed down while BlueMap is rendering.
    Downloads: 18 This Week
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    Skript

    Skript

    Skript is a Bukkit plugin which allows server admins

    Skript is (surprise, surprise) a scripting plugin for the Bukkit platform. It is easy to use for simple tasks, but you can also create really complex things with it. The syntax of Skript is close to English, but it is still not magic. While you might succeed with experimentation for simple tasks, for anything more complex you will need some guidance. You will find all supported features of the plugin here, along with some useful examples. We don't have tutorials yet, but you can find good ones using whatever search engine you prefer. Skript requires Spigot to work. You heard it right, CraftBukkit does not work. Paper, which is a fork of Spigot, is recommended; it is required for some parts of Skript to be available. Skript supports only the latest patch versions of Minecraft 1.9+. For example, this means that 1.16.5 is supported, but 1.16.4 is not. Testing with all old patch versions is not feasible for us.
    Downloads: 18 This Week
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    Lithium (for Fabric)

    Lithium (for Fabric)

    A Fabric mod designed to improve the general performance of Minecraft

    A general-purpose optimization mod for Minecraft, improving server and client performance.
    Downloads: 15 This Week
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    ViaVersion

    ViaVersion

    Allows the connection of newer clients to older server versions

    Allows the connection of higher client versions to lower server versions - it works on any platform you can think of. The base ViaVersion jar runs on Paper and Velocity. We also have projects integrating ViaVersion to run on Fabric, Forge, Bungee, Sponge, or as a standalone proxy to join from basically any client version on any server version from the past decade. See HERE for an overview of the different Via* projects. Note that ViaVersion will be able to run best on either Paper servers or through ViaFabricPlus due to having direct access to client/server state and more extensive API.
    Downloads: 14 This Week
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    DragonProxy

    DragonProxy

    A proxy to allow Minecraft: Bedrock clients to connect to Minecraft

    A proxy made to allow Minecraft: Bedrock Edition clients to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers.
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    This is a mod to minecraft aimed at providing advanced building capabilities to the game.
    5.0 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews
    Downloads: 54 This Week
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    MinecraftForge

    MinecraftForge

    Modifications to the Minecraft base files to assist in compatibility

    MinecraftForge is a widely used open-source modding API and development platform for Minecraft that enables developers to create, install, and manage game modifications in a standardized way. It provides a framework that extends the core functionality of Minecraft while maintaining compatibility between different mods and versions of the game. Forge simplifies the modding process by offering tools, hooks, and APIs that allow developers to modify game behavior without directly altering the base game code. This modular approach allows multiple mods to coexist within the same installation while minimizing conflicts. MinecraftForge also includes tools for loading mods, managing dependencies, and maintaining compatibility across game updates. Over time it has become the primary modding ecosystem for Minecraft Java Edition, supporting thousands of community-created modifications ranging from gameplay enhancements to entirely new game mechanics.
    Downloads: 11 This Week
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    NostalgiaLauncher (Abandoned)

    NostalgiaLauncher (Abandoned)

    Minecraft PE Alpha versions launcher for Windows and Linux

    NostalgiaLauncher has moved to GitLab - https://gitlab.com/nostalgialauncher/ Minecraft PE Alpha versions launcher for Windows and Linux
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    Downloads: 288 This Week
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    GriefPrevention

    GriefPrevention

    The official self-service anti-griefing Bukkit plugin for Minecraft

    GriefPrevention is a long-running anti-griefing plugin for Minecraft servers built around self-service land protection. It helps prevent damage, theft, unwanted building, and other griefing behavior before server staff have to respond manually. Players can protect their own builds with minimal administrator involvement, which makes it useful for public survival servers with many users. The project targets current Spigot, Paper, and Purpur servers, while older versions remain available separately for legacy Minecraft environments. It also has an addon ecosystem for extending protection behavior beyond the core plugin. GriefPrevention is best suited for server owners who want practical build protection, fewer moderation emergencies, and a player-friendly claiming system.
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    Iris

    Iris

    A modern shaders mod for Minecraft compatible with existing OptiFine

    Iris was created to fill a void that I saw in the Minecraft customization and graphical enhancement community: the lack of an open-source shaders mod that would let me load my favorite shader packs on modern versions of the game, while retaining performance and compatibility with modpacks. OptiFine, the current dominant mod for loading shader packs, has restrictive licensing that firmly stands in the way of any sort of tinkering, and is fairly notorious for having compatibility issues with the mods that I like. It's also mutually incompatible with Sodium, the best rendering optimization mod in existence by a large margin. ShadersMod was never updated past 1.12, and it lacks support for many of the many modern popular shaderpacks. So I created Iris, to try and solve these issues, and also address many other longstanding issues with shader packs. I first and foremost develop Iris to meet my own needs of a performance-oriented shaders mod with good compatibility.
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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