AutoTranslation-Next
by LiFrom
AutoTranslation-Next is a NeoForge client utility that fills in missing language entries for 1.21.1 while the game loads its resources.
What it does
When Minecraft loads resources, AutoTranslation-Next checks the current language for entries that have no translation. Missing text is sent to a configured translation engine, and the results are injected at runtime without changing any mod files. Output is cached locally, so later launches reuse it. The default regex pattern limits translation to real English text, which skips identifiers and other non-text strings.
The mod needs Cloth Config API, which provides its in-game settings screen. It is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with a public source code repository and issue tracker. It is installed on the player's side alone, so servers need nothing. Its first and last updates both date from 2026-06-09, and its files target 1.21.1 alone.
Key features
Runtime translation injection
Untranslated language entries are filled in during resource loading, so the game shows translated text without waiting for a mod author.
Local translation cache
Translated output is stored on disk, and the polished results can be exported as a standard Minecraft resource pack at any time.
Configurable text filter
A regex pattern decides which strings are sent for translation, so only real English sentences are processed and other text is skipped.
Custom translation engines
Its translator architecture lets developers add a new engine, which then appears as an option in the in-game configuration menu.
Confirmed commands
Running an automatic translation requires a confirmation step before the command executes.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who run modpacks with mods that lack their language, and translation teams who want a machine-translated starting point. The mod only affects the client, so it does not need to be installed on a server.
How it compares
Translator (NeoForge) is also client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, but it is limited to NeoForge 1.21.1 like this mod. Language Amend runs on the client alone, targets 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 on Forge and NeoForge, and is not open source, as it is licensed under All rights reserved. AutoTranslator is open source under the MIT License and works on either side, and neither side needs it, while AutoTranslation-Next is needed only on the client.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoTranslation-Next | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-09 |
| Translator (NeoForge) | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-16 |
| Language Amend | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-05 |
Questions
Does AutoTranslation-Next need Cloth Config API?
Does the server need AutoTranslation-Next installed?
Can translations be saved for later use?
In the catalog
AutoTranslation-Next is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,477 Utility mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Automatically translate untranslated language files in Minecraft, so you can enjoy any mod in your preferred language without waiting for manual translations or PRs to be merged. Many Minecraft mods are English-only. Even if you submit a translation PR, the update cycle is unpredictable, and many mod authors don't…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/autotranslation-next
- Owner
- LiFrom
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15