
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
CaveBiomeAPI
Have underground biomes in 1.16.5!
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Quick answer
Which CaveBiomeAPI release matches Fabric?
CaveBiomeAPI 2.0.0 targets 1.16.5 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 2 required mods need checking.
Where it goes
Is CaveBiomeAPI required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does CaveBiomeAPI 2.0.0 need?
2.0.0 on Fabric. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install project i6fiqm5y, project P7dR8mSH first. 2 required mods still need checking for this exact setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add CaveBiomeAPI without breaking your instance.
Built for CaveBiomeAPI 2.0.0 on Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 2.0.0. It targets 1.16.5 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install project i6fiqm5y, project P7dR8mSH first. 2 required mods still need checking for this exact setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does CaveBiomeAPI add?
Requires Platform API
🚀 CaveBiomeAPI allows the minecraft worlds to have underground biomes in 1.16.5!
Wiki in Development
Currently Supported Mods
- VanillaBackport (Formerly Caves & Cliffs Backport)
- Darker Depths
Special Thanks To:
New system inspired on SimpleCaveBiomes by Lymia.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
CaveBiomeAPI by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.16.5
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
CaveBiomeAPI versions and loaders
2.0.0
CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar
9 Jan 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.

