CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Shovel API
Runtime for Shovel JS: applies everything made in the editor. Keep it in your modpack.
Quick answer
Which Shovel API release should I use?
Shovel API shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Shovel API 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 Shovel API shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar need?
shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install KubeJS, Rhino, Architectury API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
3 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 Shovel API without breaking your instance.
Built for Shovel API shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.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
Install KubeJS, Rhino, Architectury API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come 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 shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Shovel API add?
Shovel API
Shovel API is the runtime of Shovel JS. It applies in game everything you build with the Shovel JS editor, so it has to stay in your modpack.
You don't need to install it by hand: the CurseForge launcher adds it when you install Shovel JS.
What it does
- Applies the item, block and mob rules made in the editor.
- Applies structure spawn caps and villager trades.
- Adds
ShovelAPIfor your own scripts. - Keeps your edits working after you remove the editor from the finished pack.
For modpack makers
Ship Shovel API with your pack. Players don't need Shovel JS: the editor is only for whoever builds the pack.
Versions: Forge 1.20.1 and NeoForge 1.21.1, with the same features.
Found a bug? Report it on the issue tracker with your log.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Shovel API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Shovel API versions and loaders
shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
1 Nov 2026
shovel_api-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
1 Nov 2026
shovel_api-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
31 Oct 2026
shovel_api-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
31 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.