Tempus
by _seasonal_
Tempus automates world backups on a Fabric server, taking copies on a timer or when server events fire, with limits on how many backups are kept.
What it does
Tempus saves copies of the world on a schedule the server owner sets. Backups can also be made by hand with a command, and the interval and the maximum number of stored backup files are both configurable so that data safety can be tuned to the server. Its settings can be viewed in game and changed through commands, with the server console showing backup activity as it happens.
Tempus runs only on the server, so players join without installing it. It is published for Fabric 1.21.4 with a single file, 1.1.0, dated 2025-02-01. No required dependency is listed for Fabric. The code is released under the Apache License 2.0 and is open source, and the source code and issue tracker are public. The author describes it as the first Fabric mod they have made and notes that stability has been tested only in limited use.
Key features
Manual backups
A command creates a backup of the world at any time, outside the scheduled interval.
Event-based backups
Backups can be triggered automatically after a set amount of time has passed.
Configurable backup interval
The time between automatic backups is set in hours and minutes through a configuration option.
Maximum backup files
A limit on the number of stored backup files keeps older copies from filling the disk.
Current settings display
A command shows the active backup interval and the maximum number of backup files.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Scheduled world copies
A server that runs unattended can take regular backups without anyone starting them by hand.
Before risky changes
An administrator can trigger a manual backup before editing the world or updating the server.
Who it’s for: Server owners and administrators who want automatic world backups on a Fabric server. Players on a server that runs the mod do not need to install it.
How it compares
Easy backups is server-side only, under the Apache License 2.0, and is not open source, with files for 1.21.10. Backup Mod is also server-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.21.8 – 1.21.10. SaveMyItems is open source under the Apache License 2.0 and covers 1.21 – 1.21.1, so it targets earlier releases than Tempus.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempus | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Server-side only | 2025-02-01 |
| Easy backups | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-12-28 |
| Backup Mod | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-11-20 |
| SaveMyItems | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2025-12-29 |
Questions
Which loader does Tempus need?
Do players need to install Tempus?
Where is the backup interval configured?
In the catalog
Tempus is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
Tempus is a lightweight yet effective backup mod for Minecraft servers, designed to provide easy-to-use backup functionality without unnecessary complexity. Whether you're running a small private server or a larger community, Tempus ensures that your world is safe with minimal setup. 🌟 Features - Manual Backups …
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tempus
- Owner
- _seasonal_
- Published
- 2025-01-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-02-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15