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Saturn

by AbdElAziz

Saturn is a Forge and NeoForge optimization mod that targets how Minecraft uses memory, and it can be added to a modpack.

ForgeNeoForgeClient or server, optionalGNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only1.16.5 – 1.21.1

What it does

The mod is aimed at reducing the memory Minecraft consumes during play. It is listed under the Optimization category and is published for Forge and NeoForge across 10 release versions, 1.16.5 – 1.21.1. Either side can run it, and neither a client nor a server needs it. The code is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, so it is not open source.

Saturn was first published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2025-01-30. The latest Forge file is mc1.20.6-0.1.3 for 1.20.6, released 2024-05-21, and the latest NeoForge file is mc1.21.1-0.1.5 for 1.21.1, released 2025-01-30.

Key features

  1. Memory usage focus

    The mod works on how Minecraft allocates and holds memory while the game is running.

  2. Modpack friendly

    Saturn can be included in a modpack, where it runs alongside other optimization mods.

  3. Lightweight install

    Players and server owners add the single file to their mods folder and start the game as usual.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.1Not availablemc1.21.1-0.1.5
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.20.6mc1.20.6-0.1.3Not available
1.20.4mc1.20.4-0.1.3Not available
1.20.2mc1.20.2-0.0.7Not available
1.20.1mc1.20.1-0.1.3Not available
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.4mc1.19.4-0.0.7Not available
1.19.3mc1.19.3-0.0.7Not available
1.19.20.1.4Not available
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.18.2mc1.18.2-0.1.5Not available
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.5mc1.16.5-0.0.3Not available
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Questions

Does Saturn need to be installed on the server?

No. Either side can run it, and installing it on one side is enough.

Which loaders does Saturn support?

Saturn is published for Forge and NeoForge. The latest NeoForge file is mc1.21.1-0.1.5 for 1.21.1.

In the catalog

Saturn is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.

Optimization mods3,545Forge modsMods for 1.21.132,366

More from AbdElAziz

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Canary1.18.2 – 1.20.4Smooth Boot (Reloaded)1.18.2 – 1.20.1Pluto1.18.2 – 1.19.3

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What the author says

Of Course, You can include it in your modpack. Please use the issue tracker linked at the bottom of the page to report bugs, crashes, and if you want to propose new features or otherwise contribute to the mod, i will gladly accept pull requests, as well!
AbdElAziz, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
AbdElAziz
Published
2022-11-02
Updated on Modrinth
2025-01-30
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Optimization
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