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Version Mod Loader

by sschr15

Version Mod Loader, shortened to VML, lets Fabric load mods from version-specific folders, one per Minecraft version.

FabricClient or server, optionalMIT LicenseOpen source1.14 – 1.18.2

What it does

VML creates separate mod folders for each Minecraft version, so a Fabric installation can hold mods for several game releases and load only the set that matches the running version. Its author notes that the mod is no longer maintained and that the 0.18 betas already match what Quilt Loader does. Either side can run it, and neither needs it. The mod is open source under the MIT License and has files for Fabric across 1.14 – 1.18.2.

Key features

  1. Version-specific mod folders

    Mods are sorted into folders named after the Minecraft version, and only the matching folder is loaded at launch.

  2. No manual setup

    Players who want Fabric mods to load by game version do not need to build a custom folder layout first.

  3. Separate instance configs

    Each version folder keeps its own configs, so mods for different releases do not share settings.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.21.1.0
1.18.11.1.0
1.181.1.0
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.17.11.1.0
1.171.1.0
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.16.51.1.0
1.16.41.1.0
1.16.31.1.0
1.16.21.1.0
1.16.11.1.0
1.161.1.0
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.15.21.1.0
1.15.11.1.0
1.151.1.0
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

How it compares

Full comparison

ThatOrThis is an open source Fabric mod under the MIT License for 1.16.5 – 1.17.1, with the same either-side environment. Delete Empty Folders On Game Close is client-side only, covers 1.14 – 1.21.11 and is not open source. SpawnerLoader9000 is server-side only, covers 1.21 – 1.21.3 and uses a custom license.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Version Mod LoaderFabric1.14 – 1.18.2Client or server, optional2021-12-18
ThatOrThisFabric1.16.5 – 1.17.1Client or server, optional2021-10-20
Delete Empty Folders On Game CloseFabric1.14 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-06-13
SpawnerLoader9000Fabric1.21 – 1.21.3Server-side only2024-11-18

Questions

Does Version Mod Loader need Fabric API?

No required dependency is listed for Fabric.

Is Version Mod Loader still maintained?

The author notes state that the mod is no longer maintained.

In the catalog

Version Mod Loader is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 9,044 mods support Minecraft 1.18.2.

Cursed mods7,555Fabric modsMods for 1.18.29,044

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What the author says

VML is no longer maintained - the 0.18 betas of Quilt Loader do exactly this already Have you ever wanted to have Fabric mods load based on Minecraft version without having to set up separate instances / configs? Here's the fix!
sschr15, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
sschr15
Published
2021-12-15
Updated on Modrinth
2021-12-18
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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