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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Balm

Abstraction Layer for Multi-Loader Mods

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Quick answer

Which Balm release should I use?

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Latest stable file balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar
Game version 1.21.4
Loader Fabric

balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar targets 1.21.4 with Fabric. 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. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Balm 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 Fabric
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar need?

balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

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

Fabric API Needed by balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.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 Balm without breaking your instance.

Built for balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar. It targets 1.21.4 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API 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 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 balm-fabric-1.21.4-21.4.41.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Balm add?

Balm is a library mod for mod developers that simplifies the process of creating multi-loader mods by providing common interfaces and events and removing the need for most mod-loader specific code.

It is not a magic solution for running Forge and Fabric mods together. As a user, you only need to install this mod if you use a mod that requires it.

Versions for Minecraft 1.16 and below are not needed - mods will run without Balm on those versions!

Key Points

  • No custom Gradle tooling, official mod loader plugins only
  • Uses Mojang Mappings, supports Jared's Multiloader-Template
  • All-inclusive from networking to configs, no third party dependencies
  • Battle-tested across Blay's 20+ mods ranging from content additions to quality of life utilities
  • Supports NeoForge, Fabric and Forge without duplicate code
  • Snapshots builds for pre-releases and release candidates
  • Unified support for Third Party Mods like Curios/Trinkets or Jade/TheOneProbe
  • Available on CurseForge and Modrinth (incl. Third Party Access)

How to make a mod with Balm (as a mod developer)

  • Check out the documentation for a Getting Started guide and a project generator.
  • You can also use this template repository as a starting point or reference.
  • Consider browsing Blay's existing mods' source code to learn how specific things are done.
  • Join Blay and other developers using Balm on the Balm Developers Discord server.

Project description from CurseForge.

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