Balm

Source-provided project description. FreeMinecraftMods keeps creator credit and adds separate compatibility and decision guidance below.

Project overview

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.

FreeMinecraftMods decision guide

This mod is most relevant to players looking for API and Library on NeoForge, Fabric, Forge, undefined. Treat those labels as discovery hints, then verify the exact file and dependency list on the official project page.

The source record was updated on Jul 18, 2026, which is a recent freshness signal. A recent date does not guarantee support for every loader or Minecraft version, so still inspect the current file list.

What to verify before choosing a file

• Confirm that the file is published by the credited creator on the linked official source.
• Match the Minecraft version exactly instead of relying only on a broad category label.
• Read dependencies, incompatibilities, and changelog notes before updating an existing instance.
• Match the loader or server platform and its required version. Forge and NeoForge are not interchangeable.
• Back up worlds and configuration files before testing the project in a long-term save or public server.

Compatibility at a glance

Minecraft versions in this snapshot: 1.21.7, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.9, 1.21.6, 1.21, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.19.2

Loaders and platforms: NeoForge, Fabric, Forge, undefined

Before you install

Match the exact Minecraft version and loader, install every required dependency, and test in a separate profile before opening an important world. Keep a backup before changing a working mod list.

Source, licensing, and corrections

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