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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Backport Core
The shared library for the 1.12.2 backport mods
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Quick answer
Which Backport Core release should I use?
Latest stable file BackportCore-1.0.0.jar
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Forge
Backport Core BackportCore-1.0.0.jar targets 1.12.2 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 Backport Core 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.
What else does Backport Core BackportCore-1.0.0.jar need?
BackportCore-1.0.0.jar. 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 Backport Core without breaking your instance.
Built for Backport Core BackportCore-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 BackportCore-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.12.2 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 BackportCore-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Backport Core add?
The shared library behind the Backport family of 1.12.2 mods: Update Aquatic Backport, Village & Pillage Backport and the backports still to come. It holds what every backport needs, so they work together and share each other's content.
In development.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Backport Core by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Backport Core versions and loaders
BackportCore-1.0.0.jar
7 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup Forge1.12.2 release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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