CurseForge · Minecraft mod
RestMode
Reduces PC load while you’re AFK, with a customizable sleep screen
Quick answer
Which RestMode release should I use?
RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0 targets 26.3 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 RestMode 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 RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0 need?
RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0. 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 RestMode without breaking your instance.
Built for RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0. It targets 26.3 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 RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does RestMode add?
Minecraft can keep eating your PC even when you're not actually playing.
RestMode fixes that by putting Minecraft into a quiet rest state while you're AFK or away. It reduces the game's load, fades the sound, dims the screen, and shows a customizable sleep overlay. When you return, everything is restored automatically.
Tests:
Setup: R7 5800H, RTX 3050 Laptop, 24 chunk render distance, 12 chunk simulation distance.
Measured while standing fully AFK. Each value is a 2-minute average.
Bracket values are compared to Vanilla.
| Setup | Custom Sleep Screen | GPU Usage | GPU Temp | CPU Usage | CPU Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | ❌ | 58.5% | 60°C | 14% | 75°C |
| Embeddium + ModernFix | ❌ | 49% (1.19x lower) | 59°C (-1°C) | 10% (1.40x lower) | 64°C (-11°C) |
| RestMode | ✅ | 25% (2.34x lower) | 47°C (-13°C) | 4% (3.50x lower) | 49°C (-26°C) |
| RestMode + Embeddium + ModernFix | ✅ | 21% (2.79x lower) | 46°C (-14°C) | 3% (4.67x lower) | 49°C (-26°C) |
Embeddium and ModernFix are made for better performance while actively playing
RestMode is made for when Minecraft is open, but you are not playing
It lowers idle settings to make Minecraft much lighter in the background.
Playing with RestMode active is not intended and will feel bad >.<
Features:
- Automatically detects when you're AFK or away from the game
- Reduces PC load while Minecraft is idle
- Lowers FPS during rest mode
- Can reduce particles and simulation distance
- Smoothly fades the game sound
- Dims the screen while resting
- Supports a custom sleep screen image
- Restores your original settings when you come back
- Works fully client-side, no server install required
Custom Sleep Screen
You can replace the default sleep screen with your own PNG image.
Put your custom image here:
".minecraft/config/restmode/sleep_overlay.png"
The image must be named sleep_overlay.png
Configuration
RestMode can be configured in-game from:
Mods -> RestMode -> Config
You can adjust AFK timers, rest behavior, overlay position, overlay size, image opacity, screen darkness, and more.
Custom sleep screen images are selected and provided solely by the user. This mod does not include, provide, host, or grant rights to any third-party images; users are responsible for ensuring they own or have permission to use any image they add, and infringing content may be removed upon notice.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
RestMode by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
RestMode versions and loaders
RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0
RestMode-neoforge-26.3-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-fabric-26.3-v2.0
RestMode-fabric-26.3-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-neoforge-26.2-v2.0
RestMode-neoforge-26.2-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-fabric-26.2-v2.0
RestMode-fabric-26.2-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-fabric-1.21.11-v2.0
RestMode-fabric-1.21.11-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-fabric-1.21.1-v2.0
RestMode-fabric-1.21.1-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-neoforge-1.21.1-v2.0
RestMode-neoforge-1.21.1-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-fabric-1.20.1-v2.0
RestMode-fabric-1.20.1-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
RestMode-forge-1.20.1-v2.0
RestMode-forge-1.20.1-v2.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
restmode-fabric-1.21.1-0.2.13
restmode-fabric-1.21.1-0.2.13.jar
16 Jun 2026
restmode-fabric-1.20.1-0.2.13
restmode-fabric-1.20.1-0.2.13.jar
16 Jun 2026
restmode-neoforge-1.21.1-0.2.13
restmode-neoforge-1.21.1-0.2.13.jar
15 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.