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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Thunderbolt Core

The required core library for AE2 Lightning Tech, providing AE2LT with autocrafting optimizations, overloaded channels, and low-level infrastructure.

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Quick answer

Which Thunderbolt Core release should I use?

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Latest stable file thunderbolt-1.0.0.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Thunderbolt Core thunderbolt-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. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Thunderbolt Core 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.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
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 Thunderbolt Core thunderbolt-1.0.0.jar need?

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

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Applied Energistics 2, GuideME first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 10 come through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 10 pulled in by those mods
Applied Energistics 2 Needed by Thunderbolt Core thunderbolt-1.0.0.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: AE2 19.2.17 [NEOFORGE]
The One Probe Needed by Applied Energistics 2
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: TheOneProbe - 1.21_neo-12.0.8
Jade 🔍 Needed by Applied Energistics 2
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 1.21.1] 15.10.5
GuideME Needed by Applied Energistics 2
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: GuideME 21.1.17
EMI Needed by Applied Energistics 2
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: emi-1.1.24+1.21.1+neoforge
WTHIT Needed by Applied Energistics 2
pulled in
No matching file
Architectury API Needed by Roughly Enough Items Fabric/Forge/NeoForge (REI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 1.21] v13.0.11
Just Enough Items (JEI) Needed by Jade 🔍
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 19.43.0.391 for NeoForge 1.21.1

10 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Thunderbolt Core without breaking your instance.

Built for Thunderbolt Core thunderbolt-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use thunderbolt-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Applied Energistics 2, GuideME first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 10 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

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

About this project

What does Thunderbolt Core add?

Thunderbolt Core

Thunderbolt Core is a required core dependency developed primarily for AE2 Lightning Tech (AE2LT). It provides AE2LT with autocrafting optimizations, overloaded-channel support, matrix-crafting infrastructure, and other low-level features.

If you are installing AE2 Lightning Tech, you must also install Thunderbolt Core.

Thunderbolt Core can also be installed independently alongside Applied Energistics 2 to improve AE2 autocrafting planning and task dispatch. However, standalone use is secondary—the main purpose of this mod is to provide the core functionality required by AE2 Lightning Tech.

Features

  • Required core infrastructure for AE2 Lightning Tech
  • Overloaded-channel infrastructure for AE2LT
  • Matrix-crafting infrastructure for AE2LT
  • Faster AE2 autocrafting planning
  • Efficient batch dispatch for crafting tasks
  • Crafting extension APIs for compatible addons
  • Optional compatibility hooks for Advanced AE, NeoECO, AE2 Crafting Tree, and ExtendedAE Plus

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.21.1
  • NeoForge 21.1.x
  • Applied Energistics 2 19.2.17–19.2.x

Thunderbolt Core and AE2 must be installed on both the client and the server.

Thunderbolt Core is required when using AE2 Lightning Tech. It may also be installed without AE2LT, but only its standalone AE2 optimization and infrastructure features will be available.

Issues and Feedback

If you encounter a compatibility problem, crash, or unexpected autocrafting behavior, please report it through GitHub Issues:

https://github.com/ae2lt/Thunderbolt-Core/issues

Please include your logs, mod list, and reproduction steps whenever possible.

License

Thunderbolt Core is licensed under the GNU LGPL 3.0.

Project description from CurseForge.

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