
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Compat API
Universal compat api that auto-loads integrations, data packs and loot modifiers for mods that depend on it.
Quick answer
Which Compat API release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Compat API 1.0.3 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Compat API required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Compat API 1.0.3 need?
1.0.3 on 1.20.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Compat API without breaking your instance.
Built for Compat API 1.0.3 on 1.20.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.0.3. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Compat API add?
📖 About
Compat API is a lightweight and universal compatibility framework for the entire “Compat” ecosystem by fixerlink — including Compat Delight, the upcoming Compat Artifacts, Compat Decor, and any third-party mod that wants an easy, automated way to add cross-mod integrations.
Instead of hardcoding compat logic or manually managing data packs, Compat API handles everything for you:
auto-loading compat code, injecting data packs, wrapping loot modifiers, applying conditions, and enabling integrations only when the required mods are installed.
📃 Features
- Smart Compat Scanner: Loads integrations only from mods that explicitly depend on Compat API.
- Automatic Compat Code Loading:
Detects compat modules innet.<owner>.<moid>.compats.<target>and runs their register, init, or bootstrap hooks automatically. - Automatic Data Pack Injection:
Loads content fromdata/<owner>/<modid>/compats/<target>as built-in data packs — only when the target mod exists. - Universal Loot Modifier System:
Adds compat conditions automatically and generates the global loot modifier list. - Compatibility Conditions:
Built-in conditioncompatapi:compat_enabledensures integrations load safely and only when appropriate. - Per-Target Config Toggles:
Every compat module can be enabled or disabled individually via config. - Safe & Clean System:
Compat errors never crash the game — they’re logged and gracefully skipped.
📝 Description
How it works:
You install Compat API.
That’s it.
If a mod depends on Compat API and includes compat modules, the API will:
- detect its compat code
- inject its compat data packs
- wrap its loot modifiers
- apply conditions
- and enable integrations automatically
If the target mod is missing — the compat simply won’t load. No errors, no crashes, no manual setup needed. Mods can freely add compat folders and classes — Compat API does all the heavy lifting. And of course, every integration can be toggled via config.
🎁 Bonus Info
- Mods that do not depend on Compat API are fully ignored
- All integrations load only when their target mods are present
- Errors in compat code never break the game
- Fully automated system: code, data packs, conditions, loot modifiers
- Supports thousands of integrations with minimal boilerplate
🧾 Credits
Compat API is developed by fixerlink as a universal standard for all Compat-series mods
and for developers who want clean, modular, and automated cross-mod integrations.
Feedback is welcome!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Compat API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Compat API versions and loaders
1.0.3
compatapi-1.0.3.jar
14 Mar 2026
1.0.2
compatapi-1.0.2.jar
28 Dec 2025
1.0.1
compatapi-1.0.1.jar
11 Dec 2025
1.0.0
compatapi-1.0.0.jar
27 Nov 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.