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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Mob Catcher
Adds an item to capture mobs with and a launcher to catch them from afar
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Quick answer
Which Mob Catcher release should I use?
Latest stable file mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar
Game version 26.1.2
Loader NeoForge
Mob Catcher mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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 Mob Catcher 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 NeoForge
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 Mob Catcher mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar need?
mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.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 Mob Catcher without breaking your instance.
Built for Mob Catcher mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; 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 mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Mob Catcher add?
This mod adds a Mob Capturing Device and a Mob Capturing Device Launcher.
The capturing device can be right clicked on most entities to capture them inside, right click again to release them.
The capturing device launcher can be used to capture or release mobs from afar. It has a capturing, and a releasing mode, indicated by the tooltip.
And before you ask, yes it does work on endermen.
While in capturing mode, the launcher will attempt to fire any unused capturing devices that you have. When an entity is struck, it is removed from the world and placed inside if it is valid for capturing. If no entity is found then it drops as an item.
In release mode, the launcher will fire any filled devices from inside the inventory into the world. Whether it hits an entity or a block, it will spawn the mob with all of it's saved data.
Recipes
Mob Capturing Device:
Mob Capturing Device Launcher:
Quick Demo:
Also works with Dispensers
Contact info
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Mob Catcher by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.19.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.18.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.5
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.16.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.15.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.15.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.14.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.14.3
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 13 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Mob Catcher versions and loaders
mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-2.jar
25 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.2 release
mobcatcher-fabric-26.1.2-2.jar
25 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.1.2 release
mobcatcher-fabric-26.1.2-1.jar
2 May 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.1.2 release
mobcatcher-neoforge-26.1.2-1.jar
1 May 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.2 release
mobcatcher-fabric-1.21.1-0.jar
1 May 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.1 release
mobcatcher-neoforge-1.21.1-0.jar
30 Apr 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
mobcatcher-1.20.1-0.jar
30 Apr 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
mobcatcher-1.19.2-6.jar
30 Apr 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Forge setup Forge1.19.2 release
mobcatcher-1.19.2-5.jar
12 Nov 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Forge setup 1.19.2Forge release
mobcatcher-1.16.5-3.3a.jar
12 Nov 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.5 · Forge setup 1.16.5Forge release
mobcatcher-1.18.2-4.0.1.jar
12 Nov 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.18.2 · Forge setup 1.18.2Forge release
mobcatcher-1.18.2-4.jar
12 Nov 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.18.2 · Forge setup 1.18.2Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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