Balm

Description

Quick Links:

• NeoForge, Forge and Fabric versions for 1.21.5+
• Fabric versions for 1.21.1 and below are found on the older project
• Versions for Minecraft 1.16 and below are not needed - mods will run without Balm on those versions!

Balm is a library mod for mod developers that simplifies the process of creating multi-loader mods by providing common interfaces and events and removing the need for most mod-loader specific code.

It is not a magic solution for running Forge and Fabric mods together. As a user, you only need to install this mod if you use a mod that requires it.

Key Points

• No custom Gradle tooling, official mod loader plugins only
• Uses Mojang Mappings, supports Jared's Multiloader-Template
• All-inclusive from networking to configs, no third party dependencies
• Battle-tested across Blay's 20+ mods ranging from content additions to quality of life utilities
• Supports NeoForge, Fabric and Forge without duplicate code
• Snapshots builds for pre-releases and release candidates
• Unified support for Third Party Mods like Curios/Trinkets or Jade/TheOneProbe
• Available on CurseForge and Modrinth (incl. Third Party Access)

How to make a mod with Balm (as a mod developer)

• Check out the documentation for a Getting Started guide as well as an overview over Balm's features.
• You can use this template repository as a starting point or reference.
• You can also browse Blay's existing mods' source code to learn how specific things are done.
• Join Blay and other developers using Balm on the Balm Developers Discord server.

What means Verified?

• Compatibility: The mod should be compatible with the latest version of Minecraft and be clearly labeled with its supported versions.
• Functionality: The mod should work as advertised and not cause any game-breaking bugs or crashes.
• Security: The mod should not contain any malicious code or attempts to steal personal information.
• Performance: The mod should not cause a significant decrease in the game's performance, such as by causing lag or reducing frame rates.
• Originality: The mod should be original and not a copy of someone else's work.
• Up-to-date: The mod should be regularly updated to fix bugs, improve performance, and maintain compatibility with the latest version of Minecraft.
• Support: The mod should have an active developer who provides support and troubleshooting assistance to users.
• License: The mod should be released under a clear and open source license that allows others to use, modify, and redistribute the code.
• Documentation: The mod should come with clear and detailed documentation on how to install and use it.

How to Install