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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Bee Useful
enhanced beekeeping and bee AI.
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Quick answer
Which Bee Useful release should I use?
Latest stable file bee_useful-1.0.0.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
Bee Useful bee_useful-1.0.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Bee Useful 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 Forge
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 Bee Useful bee_useful-1.0.0.jar need?
bee_useful-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Bee Useful without breaking your instance.
Built for Bee Useful bee_useful-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use bee_useful-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside bee_useful-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Bee Useful add?
Are your bees wandering away instead of coming into the hive?
Do your bees commit suicide by throwing themselves into a campfire?This mod adds some recipes that should have been in vanilla, along with some minor improvements to bee AI, which should make beekeeping more enjoyable.
FEATURES:
Bees no longer descend from campfires.
Bees are smarter about finding their nests and will migrate to another hive faster if they don't have one.
A honeycomb block can be turned back into 4 honeycomb pieces.
A honey bottle can be made with 3 honeycomb pieces and a glass bottle.
Adds a recipe for bee nests...more incoming..
Project description from CurseForge.
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Bee Useful by Minecraft version and loader
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Recent files
Bee Useful versions and loaders
bee_useful-1.0.0.jar
25 Jul 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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