MetalLib
by Po2432
MetalLib is a library mod for Forge and NeoForge that adds metals to 1.20.1 worlds for other mods and packs to use.
What it does
MetalLib works as a shared base: it registers metal materials so that other mods and datapacks can build on them, rather than providing a finished gameplay system on its own. It is published for Forge and NeoForge with a single game version, 1.20.1, and needs both the server and every player to run it.
Installation is the same on either loader: place the matching MetalLib file in the mods folder next to the mods that depend on it. The mod is released under All rights reserved, so its code is not open source.
Key features
Shared metal library
Metals are registered in one place, so mods that use them can reference the same materials.
Creative Metal
A creative metal is included for testing and building, without needing to be mined or crafted.
Forge and NeoForge builds
Separate files exist for each loader, both covering the 1.20.1 game version.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Metal Masters is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with the same client and server environment and an All rights reserved license, adding its own metal content instead of a shared base. More Metals Mod is also Forge-only for 1.20.1, under the MIT License and not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetalLib | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-04-18 |
| Metal Masters | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-16 |
| More Metals Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-04-13 |
Questions
Does MetalLib need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does MetalLib support?
More from Po2432
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/metallib
- Owner
- Po2432
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-04-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15