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XL Packets

Fixes disconnections caused by large datapacks

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Quick answer

Which XL Packets release matches 1.16?

Updated 2 years ago
Best match for your filters xlpackets-1.0.jar
Game version 1.14.4, 1.16, 1.15.2
Loader forge

XL Packets xlpackets-1.0.jar targets 1.14.4, 1.16, 1.15.2. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is XL Packets 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 No loader listed
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 XL Packets xlpackets-1.0.jar need?

xlpackets-1.0.jar on 1.16. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install MixinBootstrap first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

MixinBootstrap Needed by XL Packets xlpackets-1.0.jar
required
No matching file

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add XL Packets without breaking your instance.

Built for XL Packets xlpackets-1.0.jar on 1.16. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use xlpackets-1.0.jar. It targets 1.14.4, 1.16, 1.15.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install MixinBootstrap first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

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

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside xlpackets-1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does XL Packets add?

If you are looking for Fabric versions before 1.20

Fixes https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-185901 by raising the packet size limit from 2MB to 2GB, so that servers with large datapacks, packets, etc don't kick the client.
This mod is needed clientside for any connecting clients.

Requires MixinBootstrap if using on Minecraft before 1.16

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Project description from CurseForge.

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