RaccoonCore
by KamKeyke
RaccoonCore is a Forge library that other mods use for shared infrastructure such as a server task scheduler, color and time helpers, and player list command arguments.
What it does
Developers who write several small Forge mods often repeat the same setup code. RaccoonCore gathers that shared code into one base library so each project can depend on it instead of carrying its own copy. The library adds no gameplay content of its own; it supplies utilities that other projects call.
Two other catalog mods, Selective Vanish and Heartpouch, require RaccoonCore to run. Any mod that lists it as a dependency needs it installed on the same side, and the library is built for Forge only. Files exist for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, and the latest file is 1.20.1-forge-2.6.0 for 1.20.6, published on 2026-08-11.
RaccoonCore is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and public source code is available. Because it is a client and server library, both the server and every player need it whenever a dependent mod is installed.
Key features
Server task scheduler
Schedules tasks to run on the server thread, so dependent mods can queue work without managing timing themselves.
Player list command argument
Provides a command argument that accepts a player from the online list, reducing repeated parsing code in command handlers.
Color utilities
Helper methods for working with colors, shared so each mod does not have to write its own conversions.
Time utilities
Helper methods for handling in-game time values, collected in one place for reuse across projects.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 2 mods
Use cases
Building a family of small mods
A developer who maintains several Forge utilities can keep common code in RaccoonCore and update it once for all of them.
Who it’s for: Forge mod developers who want shared utilities for their own projects, and players who use mods that depend on RaccoonCore.
How it compares
FastLib is a Forge library for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. AlmirionCore is another Forge library, covering 1.12.2 – 1.20.1, also under All rights reserved and not open source. Atlas Lib is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only and supports Forge and NeoForge for 1.12.2 – 1.21.1, which is a wider loader and version range than RaccoonCore's Forge-only 1.20.1 – 1.20.6.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaccoonCore | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-08-11 |
| FastLib | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-09-27 |
| AlmirionCore | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-12 |
| Atlas Lib | Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-06 |
Questions
Does Selective Vanish need RaccoonCore?
Does RaccoonCore have to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does RaccoonCore cover?
In the catalog
RaccoonCore is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,576 Library mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
RaccoonCore is a lightweight base library designed to centralize and optimize the infrastructure used across my Minecraft Forge mods. Its purpose is to reduce boilerplate, and provide utilities that can be used in multiple projects. This mod does not add gameplay content by itself. It exists as a dependency for my…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/raccooncore
- Owner
- KamKeyke
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15