MCEF Modern
by DimasKama
MCEF Modern is a Fabric library that embeds the Chromium web browser in Minecraft, so other mods can display web pages inside the game.
What it does
The library wraps Chromium Embedded Framework through the java-cef binding, letting a mod open and control browser views from Java code. Initialization runs asynchronously, so the game does not stall while Chromium starts, and a documented API covers creating and managing browser instances. A simple usage example is provided in the Test Mod.
The project began as work by montoyo, was rewritten by the CinemaMod Group, and was rewritten again as MCEF Modern by DimasKama. Fabric API is required, and the mod is installed like any other Fabric mod. Builds cover 1.21.10 – 26.3 with 7 release versions, and the latest Fabric file is 0.3.3+mc26.3.jcef146.0.10 for 26.3, published 2026-09-24. The code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only.
Key features
Embedded Chromium browser
Other mods can host a Chromium browser view inside the Minecraft window and load web content into it.
Asynchronous startup
The browser engine initializes in the background, so loading it does not block the game's main thread.
Documented API
Developers get documented classes for creating, controlling and closing browser instances from their own code.
Test Mod example
A small Test Mod shows a working browser setup, which serves as a starting point for integration.
Gallery
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
Required by 3 mods
Use cases
Web screens in worlds
Mods such as Web Window Mod can show live web pages on in-game surfaces or windows.
Server lists and menus
Official Server List and similar interface mods can render web-based content in their screens.
Who it’s for: Mod developers who want to add a web browser to a Fabric client. Players do not interact with the library directly; they see its effects through the mods that depend on it.
How it compares
Graphene is a Fabric client-side browser mod for 1.21.11 – 26.2 under the MIT License, and it is open source. Computerpc is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 that is open source under CC0 1.0 Universal and runs on client and server together. Rinku covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge 1.19.2 – 26.3, is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 or later, and is optional on either side.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCEF Modern | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-24 |
| Graphene | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-30 |
| Computerpc | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-26 |
| Rinku | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-09-19 |
Questions
Does MCEF Modern need Fabric API?
Is MCEF Modern installed on servers?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
MCEF Modern is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Minecraft Chromium Embedded Framework — mod and library for adding Chromium web browser into Minecraft MCEF is based on java-cef (Java Chromium Embedded Framework), which is based on CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework), which is based on Chromium. It was originally created by montoyo. Then, it was rewritten by the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mcef-modern
- Owner
- DimasKama
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15