Squid Utils API
by ELBGG
Squid Utils API, published by ELBGG, is a utility mod for Fabric and Forge that offers tools and APIs for building custom experiences in Minecraft, and it requires Lodestone.
What it does
The mod bundles a recreation utility set inspired by Squid Craft Games, with effects such as colored scales, duration fades, screen positioning, automatic timers and customizable colors. Adjustable intensity and width settings, along with indicators for states like poisoned or stunned, let creators shape how each effect looks.
For developers, the mod exposes complete APIs, so other projects can build their own custom experiences on top of it. Lodestone must be installed alongside it. Its commands require operator permission level 2, and the mod is published for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 on Fabric and Forge.
Installation covers the server and each player's game. The code is All rights reserved, and the mod is not open source, though public links exist for the source code and the issue tracker.
Key features
Recreation utility set
A set of tools inspired by Squid Craft Games lets creators recreate effects from that game's style.
Timers and fades
Automatic timers and duration fade effects control how long an effect appears and how it ends.
Screen positioning
Effects and indicators can be placed at chosen positions on the screen.
Customizable colors and intensity
Colors, scales, intensity and width can be adjusted, and temporary or permanent activation can be selected.
State indicators
Indicators show states such as poisoned or stunned, so players can see them at a glance.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Custom server experiences
Server owners who run commands at operator level 2 can build custom effects and timers for their own game modes.
Developer APIs
Developers can use the complete APIs to add advanced tools to their own projects.
Who it’s for: The mod suits creators of custom Minecraft experiences and developers who want ready-made effect tools, with Lodestone installed beside it.
How it compares
JustUtils is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.20.2 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Rocket Utils is also Fabric and client-side only, covering 1.20 – 1.21.6 under a custom license. GUI Pack Utils is an open source MIT-licensed mod for Fabric and Quilt, client-side only, for 1.20.1. Squid Utils API differs from these because it runs on both client and server and is published for Fabric and Forge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squid Utils API | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-20 |
| JustUtils | Fabric | 1.20.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-06 |
| Rocket Utils | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.6 | Client-side only | 2025-06-18 |
| GUI Pack Utils | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2024-05-22 |
Questions
Does Squid Utils API require Lodestone?
Which loaders does Squid Utils API support?
Do the server and players both need the mod?
In the catalog
Squid Utils API is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
SquidUtils is a mod that provides advanced tools and APIs for creating custom experiences in Minecraft. All commands require operator permissions (level 2)
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/squid-utils-api
- Owner
- ELBGG
- Published
- 2025-12-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15