CloudWorks API
by DrownedCloud
CloudWorks API is a NeoForge library for 1.21.1 that provides the shared systems DrownedCloud's mods are built on, including durable blocks, recipe parsing and console log capture.
What it does
Developers get a shared set of NeoForge 1.21.1 capabilities from the library, covering durable blocks, recipe parsing, console log capture and debug commands. Features are organized as modules, and a module is activated only when a mod asks for it, through an annotation on the main mod class. Modules can also be forced on, ignoring the config file switch, or left to a controlled config file.
The durable block system is the largest part. Instead of relying on a BlockEntity alone, DurableBlock stores durability in a LivingEntity subclass called DurableBlockEntity, which keeps persistent data and can receive damage. Durable block entities are registered with a client tracking range of 0, so only the server knows they exist.
Jade durability display needs the Jade API dependency to show durable blocks. The mod is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, is published for NeoForge only, and runs on client and server. Files target 1.21.1 alone, and the latest is 1.1.0 for 1.21.1, dated 2026-08-08.
Key features
Durable block system
Blocks can carry durability values and damage resistance, with automatic recovery after damage.
Recipe parsing
A recipe parsing module reads recipes so other mods can work with their contents.
Console log capture
A console log capture module collects log output for inspection while the game runs.
Annotation-activated modules
Each module loads only when a mod requests it with an annotation, and the config file can override that switch.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 1 mod
How it compares
AnvilLib is NeoForge only for 1.21.1 – 26.1.2, runs on client and server, and is open source under the MIT License. Admiral covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge 1.19 – 26.3, is server-side only and is open source under the MIT License. ExoConfig works on Fabric and NeoForge 1.21 – 26.3, is optional on either side and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CloudWorks API | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-08 |
| AnvilLib | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-10-10 |
| Admiral | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| ExoConfig | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-09-17 |
Questions
Does Diet - AppleSeed Edition need CloudWorks API?
Does CloudWorks API have to be installed on both sides?
Which Jade dependency is needed for durable block display?
In the catalog
CloudWorks API is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,449 Library mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Unified Mod Development Interface — Provides standardized capabilities for NeoForge 1.21.1 mods, including a durable block system, recipe parsing, and console log capture. DurableBlock provides a complete durable block system that allows blocks to have durability values, damage resistance, and automatic recovery.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cloudworks-api
- Owner
- DrownedCloud
- Published
- 2026-07-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15