Mekanism
by Mekanism
Players who want to replace hand-smelting with machines can use Mekanism, a Forge and NeoForge mod of processing machines, generators and transport systems.
What it does
Mekanism adds low, mid and high tier machinery for processing ore, generating power and moving items, fluids, gases, energy and heat between machines. Ore processing steps such as purification, dissolution, chemical injection and crystallization can yield more ingots per ore, given enough infrastructure and energy. Every machine can be upgraded into a factory that processes several items at once.
Installation covers the server and each player's game. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge across 20 release versions, 1.7.10 – 1.21.1, and the code is released under the MIT License, which makes the mod open source. Mekanism Generators, Mekanism Tools and Mekanism Additions are companion modules that extend the core mod, and Mekanism Generators supplies the Fusion Reactor.
Key features
Hydrogen jetpacks
Jetpacks burn hydrogen and offer several flight modes that can be toggled while in use.
Robit companion
A small robotic companion called Robit follows the player around the world.
Digital Miner
A machine that mines an area automatically, using filters to select which blocks it collects.
Logistical Transporters
Item transport pipes that can be configured to sort and filter items along a network.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.15.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.12.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.11.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.10.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.7.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 12
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Jade 🔍, The One Probe, WTHIT, CraftTweaker, Farmer's Delight, Recipe Stages
Required by 99 mods
How it compares
Immersive Engineering is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.12.2 – 1.21.1 with a custom license that is not open source. PneumaticCraft: Repressurized is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only, and it is open source. Powah! is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and also runs on Fabric, with files for 1.18.2 – 26.1.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekanism | Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-10 |
| Immersive Engineering | Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-05 |
| PneumaticCraft: Repressurized | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-27 |
| Powah! | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-02 |
Questions
Does Mekanism need to be installed on the server?
Which optional dependencies add integration?
Which game versions does Mekanism support?
In the catalog
Mekanism is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,886 Storage mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Mekanism isn’t simply another add-on. Mekanism is an experience that will forever change the way you play Minecraft. Here at Mekanism, Inc., we bring you a suite of low, mid, and high tier machinery to elevate your archaic home and inefficient resource processing to the 21st century. With our collection of high-tech…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mekanism
- Owner
- Mekanism
- Published
- 2022-05-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15