
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Canary
A performance mod designed to optimize Minecraft's general performance and unofficial fork of Lithium mod for Minecraft Forge.
Quick answer
Which Canary release should I use?
Canary mc1.20.4-0.3.3 targets 1.20.4 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 Canary 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 Canary mc1.20.4-0.3.3 need?
mc1.20.4-0.3.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. 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 Canary without breaking your instance.
Built for Canary mc1.20.4-0.3.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use mc1.20.4-0.3.3. It targets 1.20.4 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 mc1.20.4-0.3.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Canary add?

Server tick time (mspt) graph before and after installing Canary. Measurements made in an existing world at a render distance of 18.
Canary for Minecraft Forge
Canary is a general optimization mod and unofficial fork of Lithium mod for Minecraft Forge. It works on both the client and server, and can be installed on servers without requiring clients to also have the mod.
Canary contains the original Lithium optimizations(mob Ai, chunk loading, game physics, etc..) and also, Canary contains new optimizations to make the gameplay smoother, without changing any behavior.
Configuration
Canary makes use of an unusual configuration system which can be used to enable or disable certain patches. For more information, please read the wiki entry.
Modpack Permissions
Of Course, You can include it in your modpack.
Issues and Feature Requests
Please use the issue tracker linked at the bottom of the page to report bugs, crashes, and if you want to propose new features or otherwise contribute to the mod, i will gladly accept pull requests, as well!
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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Canary by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Canary versions and loaders
mc1.20.4-0.3.3
canary-mc1.20.4-0.3.3.jar
8 Feb 2024
mc1.20.1-0.3.3
canary-mc1.20.1-0.3.3.jar
8 Feb 2024
mc1.19.2-0.3.3
canary-mc1.19.2-0.3.3.jar
8 Feb 2024
mc1.18.2-0.3.3
canary-mc1.18.2-0.3.3.jar
8 Feb 2024
mc1.20.1-0.3.2
canary-mc1.20.1-0.3.2.jar
18 Jan 2024
mc1.19.2-0.3.2
canary-mc1.19.2-0.3.2.jar
18 Jan 2024
mc1.18.2-0.3.2
canary-mc1.18.2-0.3.2.jar
18 Jan 2024
mc1.20.1-0.3.1
canary-mc1.20.1-0.3.1.jar
6 Jan 2024
mc1.19.2-0.3.1
canary-mc1.19.2-0.3.1.jar
6 Jan 2024
mc1.18.2-0.2.9
canary-mc1.18.2-0.2.9.jar
6 Jan 2024
mc1.20.1-0.3.0
canary-mc1.20.1-0.3.0.jar
5 Jan 2024
mc1.19.2-0.3.0
canary-mc1.19.2-0.3.0.jar
5 Jan 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.