Open Source Java Minecraft Mods for Mac
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MCA Selector
A tool to select chunks from Minecraft worlds for deletion or export
An external tool to export or delete selected chunks and regions from a world save of Minecraft Java Edition. - 2
Hello Minecraft! Launcher
A Minecraft Launcher which is multi-functional, cross-platform
HMCL is a cross-platform Minecraft launcher that supports Mod Management, Game Customizing, ModLoader Installing (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine), Modpack Creating, UI Customization, and more. HMCL has amazing cross-platform capabilities. It can not only run on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, but also supports multiple CPU architectures such as x86, ARM, MIPS, and LoongArch. You can easily play Minecraft on different platforms through HMCL. - 3
Sodium
A Minecraft mod designed to improve frame rates
Sodium is a powerful rendering engine and optimization mod for the Minecraft client which improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter while fixing many graphical issues in Minecraft. A Minecraft mod designed to improve frame rates and reduce micro-stutter. - 4
CatServer
A high performance and high compatibility 1.12.2/1.16.5/1.18.2 version
CatServer is an open-source hybrid Minecraft server implementation that combines support for both Forge mods and Bukkit-style plugins within the same server environment. Traditional Minecraft server software typically supports either mod loaders such as Forge or plugin systems like Bukkit and Spigot, but CatServer aims to bridge this gap by enabling both ecosystems to coexist. This hybrid approach allows administrators to run modded gameplay features while also using administrative plugins designed for plugin-based servers. The project modifies the server architecture to integrate Forge modding capabilities alongside plugin compatibility layers. As a result, server operators can build more complex environments that include both gameplay modifications and server management tools. CatServer is particularly useful for communities that want the flexibility of modded Minecraft while retaining access to established plugin-based server administration tools. - Gemini 3 and 200+ AI Models on One PlatformBuild generative AI apps with Vertex AI. Switch between models without switching platforms.
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MCreator
Make Minecraft Java Edition mods, Minecraft Bedrock Edition Add-Ons
MCreator is an open-source integrated development environment designed to simplify the process of creating Minecraft mods, add-ons, resource packs, and data packs. The software provides a visual programming environment where users can design mod features using graphical tools instead of writing code manually. Through wizards, block-based programming interfaces, and an integrated editor, MCreator generates the underlying Java or JSON code required for the mod automatically. This approach allows beginners and students to experiment with mod development without needing extensive programming experience. At the same time, advanced users can extend the tool through plugins or directly modify the generated code for more complex projects. MCreator is widely used in educational settings, modding communities, and programming workshops as a gateway into game development. - 6
Arclight
A Bukkit(1.19/1.20) server implementation in modding environment
A Bukkit server implementation on common mod loaders. - 7
VulkanMod
Vulkan renderer mod for Minecraft
This is a fabric mod that introduces a brand new Vulkan-based voxel rendering engine to Minecraft Java in order to both replace the default OpenGL renderer and bring performance improvements. - 8
Lithium (for Fabric)
A Fabric mod designed to improve the general performance of Minecraft
A general-purpose optimization mod for Minecraft, improving server and client performance. - 9 Minecraft X-Ray is a program whose primary purpose is to aid in finding valuable ores and resources inside a Minecraft world. This branch is based on code written by plusminus from the Minecraft forums.
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NeoForge
Neo Modding API for Minecraft: Java Edition, based on Forge
NeoForge is an open-source modding API and mod loader designed for Minecraft: Java Edition that enables developers to create and run game modifications within a structured development framework. The project was created as a community-driven continuation of the Minecraft Forge ecosystem and aims to provide a modernized, actively maintained platform for mod development. NeoForge includes tools, APIs, and build systems that allow developers to modify game behavior, add new gameplay mechanics, and integrate custom content into Minecraft worlds. The framework is designed to simplify the development process by offering standardized interfaces, development kits, and compatibility layers that help mod creators build complex modifications without rewriting core game code. By supporting mod development tools such as Gradle plugins and mod development kits, NeoForge allows programmers to efficiently build, compile, and distribute mods for multiple versions of Minecraft. - 11
BedrockConnect
Join any Minecraft Bedrock Edition server IP on Xbox One
On Minecraft Bedrock Edition, players on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PS4/PS5 are limited to playing on 'Featured Servers' approved by Mojang/Microsoft. These players are not able to join servers via an IP/address. This is an issue for me and others, as the server community on Java edition was one of the major parts that made Minecraft what it was, and what also made the servers that are now considered 'Mojang Server Partners' what they are today. I wanted to fix this, so I made a solution that anyone can set up easily. - 12
Mohist 1.20.1
Minecraft Forge Hybrid server implementing the Spigot
Tenet is an open-source experimental project related to Minecraft server or modding infrastructure that explores alternative approaches to building scalable and modular gameplay systems. The project aims to provide developers with a framework for experimenting with advanced server architecture and performance-oriented design. By focusing on modular components and extensible design patterns, Tenet allows developers to create systems that can integrate with other Minecraft tools and frameworks. The architecture encourages experimentation with new networking, gameplay logic, or server extension mechanisms. Projects like Tenet often serve as research platforms where developers test new ideas about game server design, concurrency, and plugin systems. The codebase provides a foundation for building new tools or prototypes related to Minecraft infrastructure. - 13
GeyserMC
A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft
Geyser is an open-source proxy and protocol translation tool that enables cross-platform multiplayer between Minecraft: Java Edition servers and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition clients. The project works by translating network packets between the two different game protocols so that players using Bedrock Edition devices such as consoles, mobile phones, or Windows editions can connect to servers originally designed for Java Edition. By bridging the differences between the two platforms, Geyser allows server communities to unify players who would otherwise be separated by incompatible game editions. The software typically runs as a plugin, proxy, or standalone bridge and integrates with popular Java server platforms such as Spigot, Paper, or Velocity. - 14
BlueMap
A Minecraft mapping tool that creates 3D models of your Minecraft
BlueMap is a program that reads your Minecraft world files and generates not only a map, but also 3D models of the whole surface. With the web app you then can look at those in your browser and basically view the world as if you were ingame! Or just look at it from far away to get an overview. BlueMap comes as a Spigot/Paper or Sponge Plugin, as a Fabric or Forge-Mod and you can also use BlueMap without any Server from the Command-Line as a standalone tool. If installed as a Plugin/Mod, BlueMap renders asynchronously to your MinecraftServer-Thread. This means at no time it will block your server thread directly. So as long as your CPU is not fully utilized, your server should not be slowed down while BlueMap is rendering. - 15
WorldEdit
Minecraft map editor and mod
WorldEdit is a powerful open-source Minecraft map editing toolkit that allows players, builders, and server administrators to quickly modify large areas of a Minecraft world directly from within the game. Instead of placing or removing blocks individually, WorldEdit provides commands and tools that enable users to select regions of the world and apply transformations to thousands or even millions of blocks at once. This capability makes it extremely useful for constructing large builds, terraforming terrain, repairing damage, or managing multiplayer server worlds efficiently. The tool includes a variety of editing methods such as brushes, shape generation commands, and clipboard operations that allow copying, pasting, and rotating entire structures. WorldEdit can run in both single-player environments and multiplayer servers and is compatible with several modding platforms and server frameworks used in Minecraft Java Edition. - 16
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minecraft-world-downloader
Download Minecraft worlds, extend server's render distance. 1.12.2
A Minecraft world downloader that works as a proxy server between the client and the server to read & save chunk data. Download multiplayer worlds by connecting to them and walking around. Chunks can be sent back to the client to extend the render distance. - 18
Iris
A modern shaders mod for Minecraft compatible with existing OptiFine
Iris was created to fill a void that I saw in the Minecraft customization and graphical enhancement community: the lack of an open-source shaders mod that would let me load my favorite shader packs on modern versions of the game, while retaining performance and compatibility with modpacks. OptiFine, the current dominant mod for loading shader packs, has restrictive licensing that firmly stands in the way of any sort of tinkering, and is fairly notorious for having compatibility issues with the mods that I like. It's also mutually incompatible with Sodium, the best rendering optimization mod in existence by a large margin. ShadersMod was never updated past 1.12, and it lacks support for many of the many modern popular shaderpacks. So I created Iris, to try and solve these issues, and also address many other longstanding issues with shader packs. I first and foremost develop Iris to meet my own needs of a performance-oriented shaders mod with good compatibility. - 19
DragonProxy
A proxy to allow Minecraft: Bedrock clients to connect to Minecraft
A proxy made to allow Minecraft: Bedrock Edition clients to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers. - 20
ViaVersion
Allows the connection of newer clients to older server versions
Allows the connection of higher client versions to lower server versions - it works on any platform you can think of. The base ViaVersion jar runs on Paper and Velocity. We also have projects integrating ViaVersion to run on Fabric, Forge, Bungee, Sponge, or as a standalone proxy to join from basically any client version on any server version from the past decade. See HERE for an overview of the different Via* projects. Note that ViaVersion will be able to run best on either Paper servers or through ViaFabricPlus due to having direct access to client/server state and more extensive API. - 21
Starlight Fabric
Rewrites the light engine to fix lighting performance
Starlight is a performance optimization project for Minecraft that completely rewrites the game’s internal lighting engine to improve efficiency and reduce lighting-related lag. The original Minecraft lighting system can be computationally expensive when generating terrain or updating large structures, which can cause performance problems on servers and heavily modded environments. Starlight replaces this system with a redesigned algorithm that processes lighting calculations more efficiently and reduces the number of updates required for each chunk. The project aims to improve chunk generation performance, reduce lag spikes, and eliminate certain lighting bugs that occur in the vanilla engine. Because it fundamentally replaces the default lighting system, Starlight can significantly improve performance on servers handling large numbers of block updates or terrain generation tasks. - 22
Project Malmo
A platform for Artificial Intelligence experimentation on Minecraft
How can we develop artificial intelligence that learns to make sense of complex environments? That learns from others, including humans, how to interact with the world? That learns transferable skills throughout its existence, and applies them to solve new, challenging problems? Project Malmo sets out to address these core research challenges, addressing them by integrating (deep) reinforcement learning, cognitive science, and many ideas from artificial intelligence. The Malmo platform is a sophisticated AI experimentation platform built on top of Minecraft, and designed to support fundamental research in artificial intelligence. The Project Malmo platform consists of a mod for the Java version, and code that helps artificial intelligence agents sense and act within the Minecraft environment. The two components can run on Windows, Linux, or Mac OS, and researchers can program their agents in any programming language they’re comfortable with. - 23
MinecraftForge
Modifications to the Minecraft base files to assist in compatibility
MinecraftForge is a widely used open-source modding API and development platform for Minecraft that enables developers to create, install, and manage game modifications in a standardized way. It provides a framework that extends the core functionality of Minecraft while maintaining compatibility between different mods and versions of the game. Forge simplifies the modding process by offering tools, hooks, and APIs that allow developers to modify game behavior without directly altering the base game code. This modular approach allows multiple mods to coexist within the same installation while minimizing conflicts. MinecraftForge also includes tools for loading mods, managing dependencies, and maintaining compatibility across game updates. Over time it has become the primary modding ecosystem for Minecraft Java Edition, supporting thousands of community-created modifications ranging from gameplay enhancements to entirely new game mechanics. - 24
Applied Energistics 2
A Minecraft Mod about Matter and Energy
Applied Energistics 2 (AE2) is a comprehensive mod for Minecraft that introduces a unique approach to in-game inventory management. Its theme is centered around the concept of converting matter into energy and vice versa, to store and transport your items and fluids instantaneously. AE2 revolutionizes storage in Minecraft. The mod adds a network-based digital storage system, where items and blocks are stored as energy in a digital form within a network of connected devices. This allows for compact storage solutions and easy access to your items. Another significant feature of AE2 is its automatic crafting capabilities. Players can set up patterns and recipes which the system can automatically craft on demand. This greatly streamlines bulk and complex crafting processes, saving time and effort. AE2 adds a whole new level of strategy to your Minecraft builds with its networking and channel system. - 25
Create
Building Tools and Aesthetic Technology
Create is a large Minecraft modification that introduces mechanical engineering systems, automation tools, and kinetic machinery into the game. The mod focuses on building complex contraptions powered by rotational energy rather than relying on traditional redstone circuitry alone. Players can design elaborate machines using components such as shafts, gears, belts, and mechanical devices that interact with each other to automate crafting, farming, and resource processing. Unlike many technology mods that rely heavily on graphical interfaces, Create emphasizes visible mechanical movement and physical machinery that operates directly in the game world. The mod also includes a visual documentation system called “Ponder” that demonstrates how each machine or component works through animated tutorials inside the game.
