CurseForge · Minecraft mod
CaveBiomeAPI
Have underground biomes in 1.16.5!
Quick answer
Which CaveBiomeAPI release should I use?
CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar targets 1.16.5 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is CaveBiomeAPI 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 CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar need?
CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API, Platform 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 CaveBiomeAPI without breaking your instance.
Built for CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API, Platform first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar. 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 CurseForge.
Pick your setup
CaveBiomeAPI by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.17.1
1 loader build1.16.5
3 loader builds1.16.4
1 loader build1.16.3
1 loader build1.16.1
1 loader build1.15.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
CaveBiomeAPI versions and loaders
CaveBiomeAPI-fabric-2.0.0.jar
9 Jan 2025
CaveBiomeAPI-Forge-2.0.0.jar
CaveBiomeAPI-forge-2.0.0.jar
9 Jan 2025
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.4.2.jar
8 Nov 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.4.1.jar
2 Nov 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.4.0.jar
13 Oct 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.17.1-1.4.0.jar
7 Oct 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.3.7.jar
27 Aug 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.3.6.jar
27 Aug 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar
22 Aug 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.3.4.jar
21 Aug 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.3.3.jar
21 Aug 2021
cavebiomeapi-1.16.5-1.3.2.jar
21 Aug 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.