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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Not So Essential

Keeps only what's Essential

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Quick answer

Which Not So Essential release should I use?

Updated 12 days ago
Latest stable file 1.1.0
Game version 1.8.9, 1.12.2
Loader Forge

Not So Essential 1.1.0 targets 1.8.9, 1.12.2 with Forge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Not So Essential required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
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

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Not So Essential 1.1.0 need?

1.1.0. 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 Not So Essential without breaking your instance.

Built for Not So Essential 1.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.1.0. It targets 1.8.9, 1.12.2 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

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Not So Essential add?

Installation Guide

  1. Install Minecraft 1.8.9, 1.12.2, 1.16.5 and above.
  2. Install the Forge Mod Loader or the Fabric Mod Loader.
  3. Place the mod in your minecraft/mods directory.
  4. If you'd like, build the mod yourself.

Features

  • Removes player modal in main menu.
  • Removes player modal in pause menu.
  • Removes invite friends option.
  • Removes all cosmetics and their options.
  • Removes notifications.
  • "Essential Settings..." removed and replaced by "Snooper Settings...".
  • Removes tab and nametag indicator.
  • Removes Essential's ability connecting to external servers, i.e. telemetry.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Not So Essential by Minecraft version and loader

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Not So Essential versions and loaders

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