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PolyTech (Polymer)

PolyTech is a Fabric server-side tech mod adding an energy grid, wireless power, and processing machines like macerators, compressors, and auto-crafters.

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Quick answer

Which PolyTech (Polymer) release should I use?

Updated 5 months ago

Latest stable file polytech-5.0.0.jar

Game version 1.21.11

Loader Fabric

PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is PolyTech (Polymer) 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 Fabric

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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar need?

polytech-5.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Polymer, Polymer Pipes first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

4 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods

Digital Chests (Polymer) Optional for PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar

optional

Matching file found Matched file: DigitalChests-5.0.0.jar

Polydex Optional for PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar

optional

Matching file found Matched file: polydex-1.8.1+1.21.11.jar

Polymer Needed by PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar

required

Matching file found Matched file: polymer-bundled-0.15.2+1.21.11.jar

Polymer Pipes Needed by PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar

required

Matching file found Matched file: polymerpipes-5.0.0.jar

PolyTech (Polymer) Needed by Digital Chests (Polymer)

pulled in

Matching file found Matched file: polytech-5.0.0.jar

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add PolyTech (Polymer) without breaking your instance.

Built for PolyTech (Polymer) polytech-5.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use polytech-5.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs

Install Polymer, Polymer Pipes first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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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 polytech-5.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does PolyTech (Polymer) add?

⚙️ PolyTech (v3.5.0)

🖥️ Server-side tech + automation • Fabric API • Polymer • Minecraft 1.21.11
⚡ Adds an energy network and machines for resource processing + automated crafting.

✨ Key Features

⚡ Energy System

Uses Power Units (PU) over a ➕ 6-way connectable Cable grid
Upgradeable tiers: LV → MV → HV → EV
📡 Dimension-wide wireless power using 🎨 16 color channels

🏭 Industrial Machines

🔥 Generator: burns furnace fuels to produce power
🪨 Macerator: grinds items into dust
🧱 Compressor: makes plates and blocks
🔥 Electric Furnace

🤖 Automation

🧠 Digital Crafter (endgame) connects to a 🎨 Digital Chest color channel
📋 Scans + executes crafting recipes automatically
🎛️ All machines support per-face I/O: ⬅️ Input • ➡️ Output • ➖ Normal • 🚫 Disabled

🪄 Dynamic Visuals & GUIs

✨ Floating holographic text shows status, progress, and power warnings
🧪 Runtime-generated resource pack (custom models + GUIs)
🖱️ Drag-and-drop slot UI

🔗 Integrations

📦 Requires Digital Chest for the Digital Crafter
🚰 Uses Polymer Pipes for face configuration + item transport integration

Project description from CurseForge.

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