CurseForge · Minecraft modpack
Modpack Essentials
A convenient starter kit for modpack devs.
Quick answer
Which Modpack Essentials release matches 1.8.9 Forge?
ME_forge_1.8.9_v2.zip is a complete pack release for 1.8.9 with Forge 11.15.1.2318. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 4 mods in this pack file.
Pack setup
How should I set up Modpack Essentials for players and a server?
Use ME_forge_1.8.9_v2.zip as the pack version. Install the pack as its own launcher instance. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file, so check the release notes before setting up a dedicated server. Do not upload the ordinary client folder blindly.
A pack is a matched client and server setup, not one mod with an install-side label. Keep its release, loader, manifest and overrides together.
These numbers come from the pack file you chose. “Not labelled” means we don’t know which side it belongs on—not that it is safe everywhere. The file count is not a RAM estimate.
What are the server requirements for Modpack Essentials?
ME_forge_1.8.9_v2.zip on 1.8.9 Forge. The pack contents and setup notes below stay tied to that release.
The selected pack release is ME_forge_1.8.9_v2.zip. That file is for Minecraft 1.8.9 with Forge 11.15.1.2318. It contains 4 mod projects. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file. Check their notes before using one, and do not upload an ordinary client folder or rebuild the pack mod by mod. A file count cannot tell us the right RAM, CPU or storage; size the server for the players and world you actually run.
About this project
What kind of pack is Modpack Essentials?

Ever got tired choosing all those same mods for your new modpack?
No worry! Here we comes the Modpack Essentials!
Basicly, this is a modpack built for performance, but without game breaking performance mods. It provides certain features, but mostly some essential fixes to the game. And most importantly, it saves you from hundereds of clicks just to download those essential mods we all choose.
This modpack is licenced under public domain.
Feel free to build your own modpack based on it! Credits are quite optional, even not suggested.
Some mods are released on modrinth, and I don't think redistribute them for this kit is reasonable, please check out the links below and download them manually.
✅Features:
⚡Optimized chunk gen 🔋Low memory usage 🍫Smooth gameplay 🔧Essential game fixes 🔗Experience&item clump 📕Recipe optimization 🔭Varied entity view distance
🎇Recommended jvm flags:
-Xms6G -Xmx6G -XX:+UnlockExperimentalVMOptions -XX:+UseShenandoahGC -XX:AllocatePrefetchStyle=1 -XX:ShenandoahGuaranteedGCInterval=1000000 -XX:MetaspaceSize=320m -XX:+AlwaysActAsServerClassMachine -XX:+AlwaysPreTouch -XX:+PerfDisableSharedMem -XX:+UseNUMA -XX:+UseNewLongLShift -XX:+UseVectorCmov -XX:+UseFastStosb -XX:-DontCompileHugeMethods -XX:+UseCompressedOops -XX:+UseCompressedClassPointers -XX:+UseLargePages -XX:+UseFastUnorderedTimeStamps -XX:+UseCriticalJavaThreadPriority
🛒Manually downloads:
Fabric:
1.20.1
Thread Tweak
Sodium
Nvidium
More Culling
Iris
Bedrodium
Brainier Bees
1.19.4
1.19.2
1.18.2
Forge:
1.12.2
1.7.10
BugTorch
CoreTweaks
Project description from CurseForge.
Mods in ME_forge_1.8.9_v2.zip
Open any mod on Modpacks.ch to check its files and dependencies.
94ab9d009620210649d8e4d878b06d96fda9b979 · CurseForge file 2291537 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledca71e5563ab5880ba6603f60d02350c83c827151 · CurseForge file 2271480 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled8486805fba71de6788f6c60baf2e69f6bc3c59e7 · CurseForge file 3642136 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled58f4f9165f1c91222e33493175c805879e75db6b · CurseForge file 4856293 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledPick your setup
Modpack Essentials by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.19.4
2 loader builds1.19.2
2 loader builds1.18.2
2 loader builds1.16.5
2 loader builds1.12.2
1 loader build1.8.9
1 loader build1.7.10
1 loader buildMade local changes? Try them in a copied instance before touching a world you care about.
Recent files
Modpack Essentials versions and loaders
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.