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help lib

HelpLib is a lightweight RPG API framework for Forge 1.20.1, providing Player Data, Ability & Cooldown system, network sync, and config tools for mod developers.

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Quick answer

Which help lib release should I use?

Updated 5 months ago
Latest stable file helplib-1.0.0.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

help lib helplib-1.0.0.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.

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Is help lib required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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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 help lib helplib-1.0.0.jar need?

helplib-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 help lib without breaking your instance.

Built for help lib helplib-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use helplib-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside helplib-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does help lib add?

HelpLib is a lightweight RPG API framework for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1.

Designed as a shared library so multiple mods can build on top of it without duplicating common RPG logic. No gameplay on its own — install it alongside mods that require it.

Features

  • Player Data — persistent per-player data (energy, custom states) via Forge Capabilities, synced to client automatically.
  • Ability System — register abilities with cooldowns, energy costs, and use conditions. Fire and forget.
  • Event System — AbilityUseEvent and PlayerDataChangedEvent for hooking into gameplay logic.
  • Network Sync — built-in packet handler keeps server and client in sync out of the box.
  • Config — TOML config via helplib-common.toml for tuning energy regen and other values.

For mod developers

Add HelpLib as a dependency in your build.gradle:

dependencies {
    implementation fg.deobf(files('libs/helplib-1.0.0.jar'))
}

Then access everything through HelpLibAPI — no need to touch internals.

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.20.1
  • Forge 47.2.0 or higher
  • Java 17

MIT License.

Project description from CurseForge.

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