CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Cavernous Lite
Cavernous Lite is a mod and datapack that aims to provide new experiences to the caves that fit right in with vanilla Minecraft.
Quick answer
Which Cavernous Lite release matches 26.1?
Cavernous Lite cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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 Cavernous Lite 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 Cavernous Lite cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar need?
cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar on 26.1. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Cavernous Lite without breaking your instance.
Built for Cavernous Lite cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar on 26.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge; 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 cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cavernous Lite add?
Cavernous LITE
Cavernous Lite is a rebuilt version of Cavernous that will be much more compatible with other mods and datapacks. Cavernous Lite is NOT backwards compatible with any previous versions of Cavernous.
New Biomes
- Fungal Caves
- These caves are full of all sorts of mushrooms, some even growing down from the ceiling!
- Volcanic Caves
- These caves found at the bottom of your world contain even more diamonds than a usual cave biome. However, they are incredibly difficult to traverse due to the lava rivers that flow throughout them so weight the risk and reward carefully!
- Crystal Caves
- Full of amethyst geodes and the faint glow of amethyst crystals, these caves are certainly a sight to behold.
- Arid Caves
- These caves generate under deserts, savannas, and badlands, and resemble a barren wasteland. Watch out for falling sand!
- Buried Jungle
- Icy Caves
- If you thought regular caving was hard, try looking for ores under ice! In this biome that's what you'll have to do since no ores generate on the floor's surface, you'll have to catch a glimpse through the ice to find what you're looking for.
- Marbled Caves
- Lush Dripstone Caves
Future Additions:
I plan to eventually add back almost everything that doesn't involve datapack driven custom items or features. Some things may come back exactly how they were before, some may change, and there might be new things along the way.
- Advancements
- Structures
- More advanced worldgen features
- Removing aquifers in certain biomes in a way that's compatible with other mods.
- Mob spawns in biomes (ex: strays in icy caves)
- This one is saved for later since I'll probably have to do it differently for the mod and datapack side of things.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Cavernous Lite by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Cavernous Lite versions and loaders
cavernouslite-0.0.2.jar
11 Jun 2026
0.0.2
cavernouslite-0.0.2-26.1.x.zip
11 Jun 2026
0.0.1
cavernouslite-0.0.1-26.1.x.zip
6 Jun 2026
0.0.0
cavernouslite-0.0.0-26.1.x.zip
4 Jun 2026
0.0.0
cavernouslite-0.0.0.jar
4 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.