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Universal Compass

A single compass to locate biomes, structures, and mobs in your world — with Chinese & pinyin search support.

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Quick answer

Which Universal Compass release should I use?

Updated today

Latest stable file universalcompass-1.1.0.jar

Game version 1.20.1

Loader Forge

Universal Compass universalcompass-1.1.0.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.

Where it goes

Is Universal Compass 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 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.

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What else does Universal Compass universalcompass-1.1.0.jar need?

universalcompass-1.1.0.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 Universal Compass without breaking your instance.

Built for Universal Compass universalcompass-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use universalcompass-1.1.0.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 universalcompass-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Universal Compass add?

Search biomes, structures, and mobs from a clean GUI (tabs for each type)
Right-click the compass to open the finder; type to filter — supports Chinese names and pinyin (via JE Characters)
Pick a target and the compass needle points the way; result also shown in the HUD
Structure search uses the same routine as the vanilla /locate command for fast, reliable results
Adjustable search radius that applies live (no restart needed)

Project description from CurseForge.

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