
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Distant Horizons API
Don't Download Unless You Are A Developer. This is automatically included in the DH mod jar.
Quick answer
Which Distant Horizons API release matches 26.2 Forge?
Distant Horizons API 7.0.0 targets 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Distant Horizons 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 Distant Horizons API 7.0.0 need?
7.0.0 on 26.2 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 Distant Horizons API without breaking your instance.
Built for Distant Horizons API 7.0.0 on 26.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 7.0.0. It targets 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 7.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Distant Horizons API add?
Don't Download Unless You Are A Developer
Putting this in your Mods folder will do nothing.
Developer Description
This jar includes the source code and classes needed to interact with Distant Horizons in a Minecraft and mod loader independent way.
This jar should be used during development instead of the full Distant Horizons jar to prevent accidentally using unsafe internal methods.
The example projects on GitLab contains all the basics you need to get started using the API.
https://gitlab.com/distant-horizons-team/distant-horizons-api-example
Additional resources
API JavaDocs
https://distant-horizons-team.gitlab.io/distant-horizons/
Developer Wiki
https://gitlab.com/distant-horizons-team/distant-horizons/-/wikis/home
Discord
In case you have any questions or issues not addressed in the above two documents.
https://discord.gg/xAB8G4cENx
Issues
If you find any bugs or want to request a new feature, for the API, please use the main Distant Horizons GitLab issue page.
https://gitlab.com/distant-horizons-team/distant-horizons/-/issues
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Distant Horizons API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader builds1.21.3
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 25 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
Distant Horizons API versions and loaders
7.0.0
DistantHorizonsApi-7.0.0.jar
17 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.