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Idle Boost

This mod optimizes performance when Minecraft is running in the background.

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Quick answer

Which Idle Boost release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

Idle Boost [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Idle Boost required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Idle Boost [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1 need?

[Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

2 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Fabric API Needed by Idle Boost [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.21.1] Fabric API 0.116.15+1.21.1
Mod Menu Optional for Idle Boost [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v11.0.4 for 1.21
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-2.4.2+1.21.jar

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Idle Boost without breaking your instance.

Built for Idle Boost [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric 1.21.1] Idle Boost 1.2.0+1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Idle Boost add?

Idle Boost was created by Kyronis. This mod reduces FPS and render distance when Minecraft is running in the background.

There are some advantages this mod has over other similar mods:

  • ⚙️ Easy to configure via a custom options menu
  • 🔁 Works on Fabric and NeoForge
  • 🧩 No dependencies required
  • 📦 Small and lightweight, with a file size of 24KB/25KB
  • 🔓 Open Source

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📌🌍 Latest Versions & Supported Languages

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🌐 Links

🌍 Website: https://kyronis.net/mods/idle-boost

Project description from CurseForge.

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Idle Boost by Minecraft version and loader

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8 available setups

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Recent files

Idle Boost versions and loaders

20 of 20 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.