BuildCraft

BuildCraft

Pipes!

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Pipes from 1.4.1!

About this Mod

BuildCraft - the all-encompassing transport/mining/building/power mod of the pre-1.6 era. Originally created by SpaceToad, it has received contributions from the who's who of notable modders and is now maintained by AlexIIL.

Source code for really old versions is available here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/buildcraft/

Not all versions are features as part of this project! Some are available in modular form only, as part of the projects below. For this and licensing information, refer to the table below:

Versions License Packaging
1.4.1 ~ 1.5_01.3 Public domain (1) Non-modular only
1.5_01.4 Public domain (1) Modular only
1.6.5.1 ~ 2.2.4 Unclear (2) Modular only
2.2.5 ~ 2.2.14 MMPLv1 (3) Modular only
3.0.0 ~ 3.1.5 MMPLv1 (3) Modular only
3.2.0 ~ 6.4.x, 7.0.0 MMPLv1 Non-modular only
7.0.1 ~ 7.1.x, 7.2.x MMPLv1 Both
7.99.0 ~ 7.99.4 MMPLv1 + MPLv2 (4) Non-modular only
7.99.5 ~ 7.99.19 MMPLv1 + MPLv2 (4) Both
7.99.20 onwards MMPLv1 + MPLv2 (4) Both (5)
  • (MMPLv1) - Minecraft Mod Public License
  • (MPLv2) - Mozilla Public License Version 2.0
  • (1) - Retroactively re-licensed by SpaceToad in 2016.
  • (2) - Mostly public domain as per (1), but include contributions by hawkye and plashal whose licensing status is unknown.
  • (3) - These may also be mostly public domain, however the source code history for these versions is lost.
  • (4) - All licenses listed apply.
  • (5) - All versions after 7.99.20 include the compat module inside the all file

This project is the non-modular, or "combined" version of BuildCraft, with every module except Compat. If you want to download only specific modules then you'll need to go to these module projects:

  • Core containing the wrench, gears, wooden engine, and a few other things that the other modules make use of. You always need this!
  • Builders has the Architect Table, Builder, Filler, and a few related things for building in-world.
  • Energy has Oil and Fuel, as well as Stirling and Combustion engines.
  • Factory containing the pump, tank, mining well, autoworkbench, etc.
  • Transport containing pipes!
  • Silicon contains logic gates, a laser system and laser tables to make more advanced items.
  • Robotics contains robots!

The following modules are separate from BuildCraft itself before 7.99.20, and as such serve the role of add-ons:

  • Compat for enhanced compatibility with other mods.

There's also a separate Lib module, containing only code used by the rest of buildcraft. You only need to download it if another mod requires it but you don't have Core/All.

Available Versions

3.7.4release
MC 1.5.2forge
July 10, 2025
3.4.6release
MC 1.4.7forge
July 10, 2025
8.0.0release
MC 1.12.2forge
April 2, 2025
7.1.27release
MC 1.7.10forge
February 26, 2025
7.1.26release
MC 1.7.10forge
June 14, 2023

How to Install BuildCraft on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BuildCraft". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forgemodloader

Minecraft Versions

1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.8.9 (+10 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BuildCraft server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is BuildCraft compatible with forge and modloader?

BuildCraft officially supports forge, modloader for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BuildCraft – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BuildCraft 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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Supported Versions

1.12.21.11.21.8.91.7.101.7.21.6.41.6.21.5.21.4.71.4.5+3 more