
Dawn API
API that facilitates the creation of features.
About this Mod
The Dawn API is a library mod for the latest version of Minecraft that adds utility classes for constructing a typical mod for the Dawn Team.
It is designed to be handy and ease with the creation of any feature in the game through builder classes, and a variety of tools for data fixing.
You can visit the GitHub repository of the Dawn API for more information.
👾 Features
Other than being a useful API, the Dawn API is also bundled with some in-game tools too:
/health- A command that allows easy control over an entity's health./foodbar- A command that allows easy control over an entity's food/saturation points./motion- A command that allows easy control over an entity's motion (velocity)./export- A command that can export information/files of the game's content.- A custom TNT entity with more NBT data parameters than the vanilla TNT entity.
- A flying block entity which reflects the flying counterpart of the vanilla falling block entity.
❤️ Support
You can support the Dawn API on the Patreon page of the founder, main developer and maintainer of the Dawn Team mods (Hugman).
By supporting Hugman, you can get access to the following:
- Vote for the next features to be added to the Dawn Team mods
- Get exclusive screenshots of the next features to be added to Dawn Team mods
- Get early access to the latest beta versions of Dawn Team mods with new features
- Get early access to new mods from the Dawn Team mods
We do not want to lock any in-game feature of the Dawn Team mods behind a paywall, because we believe that any Minecraft mod should forever remain free to download and fully exploit/use.
Supporting via Patreon is a more of way to help Hugman to continue to improve the mods and show the gratitude you might have towards Hugman's work.
Some money you donate may be used to pay for new features, such as music or art, but not all of it.
Available Versions
How to Install Dawn API 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 (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Dawn API". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+15 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Dawn API 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 (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Dawn API compatible with fabric and quilt?
Dawn API officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Dawn API – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dawn API 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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