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World Preview Temperature Addon
A Forge 1.20.1 addon that adds a biome base temperature map view to World Preview.
Quick answer
Which World Preview Temperature Addon release should I use?
World Preview Temperature Addon world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.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 World Preview Temperature Addon 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 World Preview Temperature Addon world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.jar need?
world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.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 World Preview Temperature Addon without breaking your instance.
Built for World Preview Temperature Addon world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.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 world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does World Preview Temperature Addon add?
🌡️ World Preview Temperature Addon
Add a biome base temperature visualization to your world generation previews and better understand how temperature shapes your terrain.
World Preview Temperature Addon is an unofficial Forge 1.20.1 addon for World Preview that adds a temperature map mode, allowing you to visually inspect biome base temperatures directly in the preview screen.
This addon requires World Preview and extends its UI and rendering options.
🎥 Showcase
General temperature map view

Specific biome highlighted

✨ Features
- Adds a biome temperature map mode to World Preview
- Displays BT (Biome Base Temperature) tooltip on hovered biomes
- Optional ocean override (render ocean biomes as light gray)
- Biome list colors synchronized with temperature mode
- Fully integrated into the World Preview settings screen
📦 Requirements
- Minecraft: 1.20.1
- Forge: 47.x
- World Preview: 1.3.1+ (required)
- Java: 17
⭐ Recommended Mods
Temperature Bands (by CosmicDan)
Strongly recommended for best results.
Temperature Bands changes how climate and temperature gradients are organized, making the temperature map view significantly more informative and visually consistent when exploring world generation.
This addon works perfectly without it, but Temperature Bands greatly enhances the experience.
⚙️ Configuration
All options are available directly inside World Preview → Settings → General:
Enable biome temperature viewBiome temperature: oceans as gray
Both options default to
truefor new configs or missing fields.
🔌 Compatibility
- Loader: Forge
- Target Minecraft version: 1.20.1
This addon works with both vanilla and heavily modded biome setups.
Showcase images use mods like Terralith, Biomes O' Plenty, Tectonic, TerraBlender, and Temperature Bands, but none of them are required.
🙏 Credits
World Preview is developed by caeruleusdraconis. This addon would not be possible without the excellent foundation and tooling provided by the original mod.
Full credit for World Preview goes to its original author.
🐞 Bug Reports & Issues
If you encounter bugs, visual issues, or compatibility problems, please report them on GitHub:
➡️ Issues tracker:
https://github.com/Maeiro/world-preview-temperature-addon/issues
Including screenshots and a mod list is highly appreciated.
📜 Modpack & Code Usage
This addon is released under the MIT License.
You are free to:
- Use it in public or private modpacks
- Modify, fork, or reuse the source code
- Include parts of the code in your own projects
- Distribute modified or unmodified versions
Attribution is appreciated, but not required.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
See the LICENSE file for full license text.
World Preview is a separate project licensed under Apache-2.0.
Project description from CurseForge.
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World Preview Temperature Addon 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
World Preview Temperature Addon versions and loaders
world-preview-temp-addon-1.0.0+forge-1.20.1.jar
19 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.