MoreVanillaLib
by MelanX
MoreVanillaLib is a library for mods that extend vanilla-style content, providing shared code that other mods build on for Forge and NeoForge.
What it does
MoreVanillaLib supplies common code for mods that add items, blocks and tools in the style of the base game. Mod authors use it as a dependency so they do not need to write that code themselves. Two catalog mods, Vanilla Hammers and Vanilla Excavators, require it, and the library is used by the author's own vanilla-style mods from version 1.15.2 onward.
LibX is required and must be installed alongside MoreVanillaLib. Just Enough Items (JEI) is optional; when it is present, the mod adds a JEI plugin. The mod runs on client and server, so both sides need it. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge, across 12 release versions 1.15.2 – 1.21.1, and the code is released under the Apache License 2.0, which makes it open source.
Key features
Shared library code
Provides common functionality that vanilla-style mods can reuse, so each mod does not have to carry its own copy.
JEI plugin
A Just Enough Items plugin displays the content added by mods that depend on the library, when JEI is installed.
Global configuration
A single config file covers settings shared across the mods built on the library, so server owners edit one place.
Porting updates
Porting information for a recent game update is included, so authors can move vanilla-style mods to newer versions.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.19.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.18.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.15.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.
Required 1
Optional 1
Required by 2 mods
Use cases
Building vanilla-style mods
Mod authors who add tools and blocks in the base game's style can depend on the library instead of writing shared code.
Running Vanilla Hammers and Vanilla Excavators
Both mods require MoreVanillaLib, so it must be present on any server or client that runs them.
Who it’s for: Mod developers making vanilla-style content for Forge and NeoForge, and players who want Vanilla Hammers or Vanilla Excavators on a server or client.
Questions
Does MoreVanillaLib need LibX?
Which loaders does MoreVanillaLib support?
Does a server need MoreVanillaLib installed?
In the catalog
MoreVanillaLib is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,576 Library mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Porting information for 26.1 update A library mod for my vanilla style mods. You are allowed to put this mod in any modpack you like.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/morevanillalib
- Owner
- MelanX
- Published
- 2021-08-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15