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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Soundless Background

The ability to mute Minecraft when it is in the background.

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Which Soundless Background release matches 1.9?

Updated 10 years ago
Best match for your filters SoundlessBackground 1.3
Game version 1.9
Loader Not required

Soundless Background SoundlessBackground 1.3 targets 1.9. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Soundless Background required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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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 Soundless Background SoundlessBackground 1.3 need?

SoundlessBackground 1.3 on 1.9. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

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.

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Built for Soundless Background SoundlessBackground 1.3 on 1.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use SoundlessBackground 1.3. It targets 1.9; 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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    Use the “Get this file” button beside SoundlessBackground 1.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Soundless Background add?

This mod allows the user to mute Minecraft when it is in the background.

This option is configurable in multiple ways.

  • Disable/Enable the functionality in the config (and mod options in-game)
  • In the menu, Options -> Music and Sounds -> Music in Background

As of version 1.2 of this mod you are able to toggle individual sound categories.
This means that you can silence only the weather if you put Minecraft in the background.

And as of version 1.3, you can partially silence individual sound categories.

Modpack Permissions:

You are free to include it in your modpack.

Project description from CurseForge.

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