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Boring Backgrounds
A Quilt mod that makes the dirt background customizable!
Quick answer
Which Boring Backgrounds release should I use?
Boring Backgrounds [Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1 targets 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 with Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Boring Backgrounds 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 Boring Backgrounds [Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1 need?
[Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) / Quilt Standard Libraries (QSL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader 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 Boring Backgrounds without breaking your instance.
Built for Boring Backgrounds [Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1. It targets 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 with Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) / Quilt Standard Libraries (QSL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 [Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Boring Backgrounds add?
Boring Backgrounds

Boring Background is a mod that allows for changing dirt background with another texture. You can simply change to a single texture, use a weighted list of textures, and even make it change every time the screen is changed!
Part of the Boring series. Don't forget to check out Boring Default Game Rules and Damage Incorporated!
Dependencies
This mod requires Minecraft 1.19+ and the Quilt Standard Libraries.
Configuration
There are two ways to configure this mod: through a resource pack, or through the global "config" folder.
The config format is shared by both methods, and can be seen below:
{
// A map of texture identifiers and its weight. A bigger weight means more chances to be chosen over the others.
"textures": {
"minecraft:textures/gui/options_background.png": 1
},
// If this is enabled, a new background is chosen if a screen is opened, else, it's only chosen after a texture reload.
"randomize_on_new_screen": false
}
If you want to configure the mod through a resource pack, create the file at the path "assets/boring_backgrounds/backgrounds/background_settings.json".
If you want to use a global config file, the path is ".minecraft/config/boringbackgrounds.json". Keep in mind that it will override any resource pack-provided settings.
If you want to reload the settings, you may do so through F3 + T. This is due to the configuration being handled by a resource reloader.
License
This mod is licensed under the MIT license. You can freely include the mod on any modpack with no permission. Usage of this mod's code on other projects or derivatives of this mod is allowed as long as attribution is given.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Boring Backgrounds by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.18.1
1 loader build1.18-Snapshot
1 loader build1.18
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader build1.17
1 loader build1.16.3
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 20 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
Boring Backgrounds versions and loaders
[Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8 for Minecraft 1.20.1
boring_backgrounds-3.0.8+1.20.1.jar
12 Oct 2023
[Quilt] Boring Backgrounds 3.0.7+1.19
boring_backgrounds-3.0.7+1.19.jar
18 Jul 2022
boringbackgrounds-3.0.6+1.18.rc3
boringbackgrounds-3.0.6+1.18.rc3.jar
29 Nov 2021
boringbackgrounds-3.0.5+1.17.1
boringbackgrounds-3.0.5+1.17.1.jar
14 Nov 2021
boringbackgrounds-3.0.4+1.17.1
boringbackgrounds-3.0.4+1.17.1.jar
2 Nov 2021
boringbackgrounds-3.0.3+1.17.pre4
boringbackgrounds-3.0.3+1.17.pre4.jar
3 Jun 2021
boringbackgrounds-3.0.2+1.16.3
boringbackgrounds-3.0.2+1.16.3.jar
24 Sept 2020
boringbackgrounds-3.0.1+1.16.3
boringbackgrounds-3.0.1+1.16.3.jar
14 Sept 2020
boringbackgrounds-3.0.0+1.16.3
boringbackgrounds-3.0.0+1.16.3.jar
13 Sept 2020
boringbackgrounds-2.1.0-1.15.2
boringbackgrounds-2.1.0-1.15.2.jar
11 Jun 2020
boringbackgrounds-2.1.0-1.16.pre3
boringbackgrounds-2.1.0-1.16.pre3.jar
11 Jun 2020
boringbackgrounds-2.0.0
boringbackgrounds-2.0.0.jar
5 Mar 2020
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.