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Builtin Servers

A small mod that lets modpack makers set up built-in servers instead of shipping a preconfigured server.dat file.

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Quick answer

Which Builtin Servers release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file Builtin Servers 2.1
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Builtin Servers 2.1 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Builtin Servers required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
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 Builtin Servers 2.1 need?

Builtin Servers 2.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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.

Before you install it

Add Builtin Servers without breaking your instance.

Built for Builtin Servers 2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Builtin Servers 2.1. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Builtin Servers 2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Builtin Servers add?

Builtin Servers

A small mod that lets modpack makers set up built-in servers instead of shipping a preconfigured server.dat file.

Setting up the mod for your modpack:

If you want to add default servers that will show up in the server list when players download your modpack, just run the mod once and edit the config file generated at .minecraft/config/builtinservers.json.

After that, ship your config file with your modpack, and all new instances will have your servers, but old instances will not lose their custom servers when your modpack updates.

Here is what the default config file should look like:

Builtin servers will show a custom badge on the client so that players can see which servers have been added by the modpack (this can be disabled):

Forced servers cannot be deleted and will always be re-added unless the config file changes. They cannot be edited/removed and will show a custom message:

Other information:

For bug reporting please proceed to the mod's GitHub repository: https://github.com/lucaargolo/builtin-servers

If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to call me on Discord @D4rk#0693
You can find me in the Cafeteria Development guild.

Project description from CurseForge.

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