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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: 2,258 This Week
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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.
    Downloads: 1,230 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: 580 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: 311 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: 210 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: 189 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: 140 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: 98 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: 57 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: 57 This Week
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    Mohist 1.20.1

    Mohist 1.20.1

    Minecraft Forge Hybrid server implementing the Spigot

    Tenet is an open-source experimental project related to Minecraft server or modding infrastructure that explores alternative approaches to building scalable and modular gameplay systems. The project aims to provide developers with a framework for experimenting with advanced server architecture and performance-oriented design. By focusing on modular components and extensible design patterns, Tenet allows developers to create systems that can integrate with other Minecraft tools and frameworks. The architecture encourages experimentation with new networking, gameplay logic, or server extension mechanisms. Projects like Tenet often serve as research platforms where developers test new ideas about game server design, concurrency, and plugin systems. The codebase provides a foundation for building new tools or prototypes related to Minecraft infrastructure.
    Downloads: 44 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: 33 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: 28 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: 25 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: 24 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: 540 This Week
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    minecraft-world-downloader

    minecraft-world-downloader

    Download Minecraft worlds, extend server's render distance. 1.12.2

    A Minecraft world downloader that works as a proxy server between the client and the server to read & save chunk data. Download multiplayer worlds by connecting to them and walking around. Chunks can be sent back to the client to extend the render distance.
    Downloads: 19 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: 17 This Week
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    This is a mod to minecraft aimed at providing advanced building capabilities to the game.
    Downloads: 73 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: 15 This Week
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    BungeeCord

    BungeeCord

    BungeeCord, the 6th in a generation of server portal suites

    BungeeCord is a Minecraft server proxy designed to connect multiple Minecraft servers into one larger network. It lets players move between separate servers while experiencing them as part of the same connected environment. The project is maintained by SpigotMC and has long been used by server owners who operate lobby, minigame, survival, creative, and specialized game-mode networks. BungeeCord works as a layer between players and backend servers, forwarding connections and managing server-to-server transitions. It also provides an API that developers can use to create plugins and extend proxy behavior. Its main value is helping Minecraft communities scale beyond a single server while keeping navigation smoother for players.
    Downloads: 14 This Week
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    NostalgiaLauncher

    NostalgiaLauncher

    Minecraft PE Alpha versions launcher for Windows and Linux

    Minecraft PE Alpha versions launcher for Windows and Linux
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    Downloads: 351 This Week
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    FarPlaneTwo

    FarPlaneTwo

    Level-of-Detail renderer in Minecraft. Allows for render distances

    FarPlaneTwo is an experimental open-source Minecraft mod that introduces a Level-of-Detail (LoD) terrain rendering system designed to dramatically extend how far players can visually see across the game world. Instead of rendering distant terrain using the same detailed chunk system as nearby areas, the mod generates simplified representations of terrain that require far fewer resources to display. This approach allows players to view landscapes at extremely large distances while maintaining acceptable performance levels. The project aims to support render distances far beyond the limits of the standard Minecraft engine, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions of blocks. By creating progressively lower-detail versions of terrain farther from the player, the mod can display the shape and structure of distant regions without fully loading those chunks.
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    Slimefun 4

    Slimefun 4

    A unique Spigot/Paper plugin that looks and feels like a modpack

    A Minecraft plugin adds hundreds of new features, such as advanced machines and magic, to enhance vanilla gameplay.
    Downloads: 11 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: 10 This Week
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