MinecraftForge/MinecraftForge
Modifications to the Minecraft base files to assist in compatibility between mods. New Discord: https://discord.minecraftforge.net/ observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
76/100
- Activity 98
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases no_license no_readme
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 5330
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 13
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
7760 stars · 2808 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
MinecraftForge is the long-standing modding framework and API for Minecraft, providing patched base game files, event systems, registries, and tooling (ForgeGradle/MDK) for building compatible mods. It is the de facto foundation that lets many mods coexist in a single Minecraft installation.
Use cases
- develop a Minecraft mod in Java
- make multiple Minecraft mods compatible with each other
- add custom blocks, items, and recipes to Minecraft
- hook into Minecraft game events without editing base code
- set up a Gradle-based Minecraft mod development environment
- create a custom Minecraft modpack platform
When to choose
- you are writing Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition
- you need broad compatibility with the existing Forge mod ecosystem
- you want a mature, documented modding API with events, registries, and data generation
When to avoid
- you target Bedrock Edition or want add-ons without Java
- you prefer a lighter-weight mod loader like Fabric or Quilt
- you only need datapacks or resource packs with no code
Facets
framework · maturity active
plugin-system sdk developer-tools gaming-tools jvm cross-platform game-engine minecraft-modding mod-loader modding-api forge game-modification minecraft game-development
2 sources
- homepage: https://files.minecraftforge.net/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · 3fd2a0486fcb
- site_page: https://docs.minecraftforge.net/en/latest · fetched 2026-08-29 · fa4857dcbb75
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MinecraftForge/MinecraftForge | main | 76 |
For agents
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