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Nuclear Automation
Adds multiple different ores and machines, each with their own unique purpose, with a focus on nuclear weapons.
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Quick answer
Which Nuclear Automation release should I use?
Latest stable file Nuclear Automation v.8.1
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
Nuclear Automation v.8.1 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 Nuclear Automation 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 Nuclear Automation v.8.1 need?
Nuclear Automation v.8.1. 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 Nuclear Automation without breaking your instance.
Built for Nuclear Automation v.8.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Nuclear Automation v.8.1. 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 Nuclear Automation v.8.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Nuclear Automation add?
The mod adds 31 new ores and 22 new machines to the game, as well as four new nuclear weapons!
The ores are:
Silver, Tin, Zinc, Nickel, Aluminium, Lead, Magnesium, Titanium, Tungsten, Barium, Indium, Cobalt, Beryllium, Plutonium, Chromium, Sulphur, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Selenium, Carbon, Thorium, Boron, Silicon, Tellurium, Praseodymium, Gadolinium, Fluorine, Uranium, Neptunium, and Platinum.
All the ores have unique abilities and items tied to them.
The machines are:
Sieve, Centrifuge, Washer, Pumpjack, Distillery, Condenser, Solar Panel, Compressor, Diesel Generator, Alloy Furnace, Plastics Plant, Coal Generator, Nuclear Assembly Plant, Dryer, Computer, Inscriber, Air Seperation Plant, Water Seperation Plant, Exothermic Generator, Trash Bin, Wind Turbine, and Enricher.
The machines can help you gather and automate many vanilla and modded ores!
With hydrogen, uranium, plutonium, and neptunium, you can make different atom bombs!
Project description from CurseForge.
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Nuclear Automation by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
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Recent files
Nuclear Automation versions and loaders
Nuclear Automation v.8.1
nuclearautomation.jar
20 Oct 2026
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
Update 8 - Information Age
nuclearautomation-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
24 Feb 2026
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
Update 8 - Information Age
nuclearautomation-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
22 Feb 2026
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
Update 7 - Black Gold
Nuclear Automation.jar
28 Nov 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
Nuclear Automation V.6
Nuclear Automation.jar
20 Nov 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
Nuclear Automation (Advancement fix)
Nuclear Automation.jar
16 Nov 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
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Nuclear Automation v.4
Nuclear Automation.jar
15 Nov 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
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Nuclear Automation v.3 (balancing)
Simple Automation.jar
13 Nov 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
Nuclear Automation.jar (Naming corrected)
Simple Automation.jar
11 Nov 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
Nuclear Automation.jar
Simple Automation.jar
10 Nov 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
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