
Bento Box
A modular library for expressive GUIs and declarative configs
About this Mod
Bento Box
Bento Box is a modular library with expressive GUIs, declarative configs, and more down the road!
For developers
Thanks to Bento Box being modular, you can depend on just the modules you need without pulling in everything else.
Bento modules include:
Bento Config, a declarative configuration system built using Bento GUI. It aims to be simple yet powerful, with no magic pre-processors or arbitrary limitations.
Bento GUI, an expressive GUI library that makes building dynamic screens fast and easy. It is a replacement for Minecraft’s UI widgets that is inspired by HTML and CSS, and uses the builder pattern for building GUI elements.
Bento Util, a general utility library that other Bento modules tend to make use of. It has a few things here you might find useful yourself!
Bento Box is documented in-code with JavaDocs and on my wiki.
For users
If you have multiple Bento modules (i.e. Bento Config, Bento GUI) in your mod list, you can replace them all with just Bento Box.
Available Versions
How to Install Bento Box on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Bento Box". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4 (+4 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Bento Box server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Bento Box compatible with fabric?
Bento Box officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Bento Box – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Bento Box consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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