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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Bobby

Allows for render distances greater than the server's view-distance setting.

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Quick answer

Which Bobby release should I use?

Updated 25 days ago
Latest stable file bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar targets 26.2 with Fabric. 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 Bobby 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 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 bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar need?

bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.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.

5 listed on this file 3 pulled in by those mods
Mod Menu Optional for bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v20.0.1 for 26.2
Sodium Optional for bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Sodium 0.9.1 for Fabric 26.2
Mod Menu Optional for bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 20.0.1
Cloth Config API Optional for bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 26.2.155+fabric
Fabric API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-3.1.0-beta.1+26.2.jar
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.1.0-beta.1+26.2

3 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 Bobby without breaking your instance.

Built for bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; 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 bobby-5.2.15+mc26.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Bobby add?

Bobby is a Minecraft mod which allows for render distances greater than the server's view-distance setting.

The Province of Wynn at 96 chunks render distance

It accomplishes this goal by recording and storing (in .minecraft/.bobby) all chunks sent by the server which it then can load and display at a later point when the chunk is outside the server's view-distance.

Optionally, it can also use an existing single player world to load in chunks which the server has never sent before. To make use of this feature, simply rename the world folder (not the name of the world! the name of its folder!) to "bobby-fallback".

Bobby automatically reloads its config file when it is changed. For an in-game config screen, install ModMenu and ClothConfig.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Bobby versions and loaders

53 of 53 releases match

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