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MCEF 1.16

Minecraft Chromium Embedded Framework

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Quick answer

Which MCEF 1.16 release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar
Game version 1.16.5
Loader Forge

MCEF 1.16 mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar targets 1.16.5 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is MCEF 1.16 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 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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does MCEF 1.16 mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar need?

mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar. 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 MCEF 1.16 without breaking your instance.

Built for MCEF 1.16 mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar. It targets 1.16.5 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 this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside mcef-1.16.5-2.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does MCEF 1.16 add?

MCEF is a mod and library for adding the Chromium web browser into Minecraft.

MCEF is based on java-cef (Java Chromium Embedded Framework), which is based on CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework), which is based on Chromium. It was originally created by montoyo.

MCEF contains a downloader system for downloading the java-cef & CEF binaries required by the Chromium browser.

This library will auto download the latest version of the java-cef binaries required by the browser on the first launch. This requires an internet connection.

Use cases: With this mod you can build any GUI using HTML, CSS, or any of your prefered front end web technologies. For example, those are examples of GUI build with NextJS and TailwindCSS for a mod using this library build for Teras, a sidemod by me for my own Pixelmon server.

Full Screen Pokédex example:

Pokédex Example

You can even render it in your hands!Example of usage

Current Chromium version: 116.0.5845.190

Supported Platforms

  • Windows 10/11 (x86_64, arm64)*
  • GNU Linux glibc 2.31 or greater (x86_64, arm64)**

*Some antivirus software may prevent MCEF from initializing. You may have to disable your antivirus or whitelist the mod files for MCEF to work properly.

**This mod will not work on Android.

Project description from CurseForge.

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