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Thunder Utility
A mod that fuses lightning and machinery to expand crafting, redstone control, mob filtering, and teleportation mechanics.
Quick answer
Which Thunder Utility release should I use?
Thunder Utility thunder_utility-1.0.1.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 Thunder Utility required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Thunder Utility thunder_utility-1.0.1.jar need?
thunder_utility-1.0.1.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 Thunder Utility without breaking your instance.
Built for Thunder Utility thunder_utility-1.0.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use thunder_utility-1.0.1.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 thunder_utility-1.0.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Thunder Utility add?
Harness the power of lightning, infuse it into ores, and expand your world. Thunder Utility is a Minecraft mod that adds a variety of lightning-themed devices and items designed to enhance survival and building. Centered around the “Charged Furnace,” which uses lightning strikes on lightning rods to charge ingots, this mod introduces new mechanics for crafting, redstone control, mob filtering, and teleportation.
Key Features

- Charged Furnace: Uses lightning to charge iron, copper, gold, and netherite ingots
- Charged Ingots: Used as crafting materials for various mod items and devices
- Select Hopper / Minecart: Filtered transport systems that only move specified items

- Selective Pressure Plates: React to specific mob types or weather conditions (hostile, friendly, thunderstorm, etc.)
- Redstone Scanner / Injector / Pulse Devices: Analyze, output, and control redstone signal strength and timing
- Stormcaller Crystal: A consumable item that changes the weather to a thunderstorm

- Teleportation Devices: Includes teleport pads, return stones, and destination plates
- Expandable Chests / Storm Chests: Special chests with dynamic capacity or conditional access
Gameplay & Purpose
This mod treats lightning as a controllable energy source, integrating it into devices and mechanics to offer new options for mid-to-late game survival and building. Whether you're automating systems, designing traps, or crafting magical infrastructure, Thunder Utility expands your creative possibilities.
Required Mod Loader: Forge
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Thunder Utility by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Thunder Utility versions and loaders
thunder_utility-1.0.1.jar
thunder_utility-1.0.0.jar
8 Oct 2025
thunder_utility-1.0.0.jar
8 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.