CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Material Lib
A material library making it that much easier to add vanilla-style materials to Minecraft.
Quick answer
Which Material Lib release matches 1.21.1 NeoForge?
Material Lib material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Material Lib required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Material Lib material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar need?
material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar on 1.21.1 NeoForge. 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 Material Lib without breaking your instance.
Built for Material Lib material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar on 1.21.1 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Material Lib add?
This is just a library mod and won't add anything on its own. It is used in TheElementGuy's More Metals and Ores, my other mod.
Each version starts with the minor and then the patch version of its corresponding Minecraft version. The parent mod should inform you of which version to use.
What features does it add?
This mod will not add anything on its own. However, for mod development, it adds a unified material system, allowing for less repetitive code. Additionally, it automates datagen, item registration, and block registration. Finally, it has a variety of utility methods such as loot modifiers and creative inventory filling.
What is its purpose?
I got bored of writing the same code over and over again in the making of my other mod. This library allows developers to utilize methods to do less repetition. It also allows for quicker updating.
Why download it?
This is a library mod required by other mods. Without it, they will not function.
For developers:
If you want to use this to make a mod, you're in luck! It should be easy to use. There are Javadoc comments throughout the code. See the GitHub repository for more.
Supported versions:
1.21.10- 1.21.11
- 1.21.4
strikethrough - no longer updated/supported
italics - in development
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Material Lib 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
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Material Lib versions and loaders
material-lib-21.1.0.0.jar
24 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.