CurseForge · Minecraft mod
NiftyCarts
A Fabric Port of the AstikorCarts mod. It adds carts for travel, shipping and farming.
Quick answer
Which NiftyCarts release should I use?
niftycarts-21.11.0.jar targets 1.21.11 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. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is NiftyCarts 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does niftycarts-21.11.0.jar need?
niftycarts-21.11.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add NiftyCarts without breaking your instance.
Built for niftycarts-21.11.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use niftycarts-21.11.0.jar. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
- 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.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside niftycarts-21.11.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does NiftyCarts add?
NiftyCarts
is a Fabric Port of the AstikorCarts Mod.
Links
- This Project: On Modrinth and On Github
- AstikorCarts (Forge 1.12.2, 1.16.4/5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2): On CurseForge
- AstikorCarts Redux (Forge 1.19.4-1.20.1): On Modrinth and On CurseForge
Carts
This mods adds three different carts:
Supply Cart

- Double Chest worth of inventory space
- one seat in the back
Plow

- Has space for 3 tools (hoes, shovels, axes)
- Uses these tools on the block beneath (tills, makes path, strips logs)
Animal Cart

- two seats for both players on mobs
Usage
Nearby Carts can be attached and detached from the entity you're riding by pressing the 'Action Key' hotkey (default 'R').
Pressing the Sprint button once toggles the 'Slow Mode'. Your mount and cart will be slower.
Mod Showcase (by Zeddy Minecraft)
Recipes
Wheel

Supply Cart

Plow

Animal Cart

Hand Cart

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
NiftyCarts by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 15 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
NiftyCarts versions and loaders
niftycarts-21.11.0.jar
9 Mar 2026
niftycarts-21.8.0.jar
16 Sept 2025
niftycarts-21.5.1.jar
16 Sept 2025
niftycarts-21.1.1.jar
16 Sept 2025
niftycarts-20.1.5.jar
16 Sept 2025
niftycarts-21.8.0-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
niftycarts-21.5.1-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
niftycarts-21.1.1-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
niftycarts-20.1.5-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
niftycarts-20.1.4-hotfix.jar
4 Sept 2025
niftycarts-20.1.4.jar
4 Sept 2025
niftycarts-21.5.0-hotfix.jar
3 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.