Propane

Propane

A simple, light-weight optimization mod for Minecraft Java.

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Screenshots

Minecraft's FPS with Propane mod disabled.
Minecraft's FPS with Propane mod enabled.

About this Mod

This is Minecraft's FPS with Propane disabled.This is Minecraft's FPS with Propane enabled.

πŸ§ͺ What is Propane?
Propane is a performance-focused Minecraft optimization mod built to minimize CPU and memory overhead without altering visuals or breaking vanilla mechanics.

It's goal is to serve as a drop-in solution to improve frame stability, reduce latency in heavily changed environments, and help low-end systems run Minecraft smoother.

Unlike more aggressive mods that cut corners, Propane prioritizes accuracy and compatibility, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience.

πŸš€ Key Features
- Occlusion Culling Enhancements
Only processes what's visible β€” reduces CPU usage in large builds and underground bases.

- Lazy Tick System for Tile Entities
Dynamically delays updates for non-critical blocks (like hoppers, furnaces, etc.) without affecting behavior.

- Multithreaded Pathfinding
Offloads mob pathfinding to background threads for smoother mob AI in large worlds.

- Memory Leak Patches
Prevents common sources of memory bloat in vanilla and modificated environments.

- Minimal Visual Impact
Keeps Minecraft looking almost the same. Removed particles, clouds and lower chunk rendering in extreme cases.

πŸ”„ Compatibility
Propane is built with Forge (Fabric version planned) and is built to be compatible alongside other server-side mods and some client-side mods.

🎯 Use Cases
- Heavily modded packs

- Survival servers suffering from TPS drops

- Low-end PCs that struggle with chunk ticking or entity lag

- Players who want better performance without visual compromise

πŸ’¬ Why the name?
Because Propane is a fuel, and it boosts your game! (and because naming performance mods chemicals is very popular)

Available Versions

Propane 1.0.0 Full | Forge 1.20.1release
MC 1.20.1forge
June 11, 2025

How to Install Propane on Your Client

1

Install the Mod Loader Locally

Install forge for your local Minecraft version.

2

Download the Matching File

Choose the Propane file for forge and Minecraft 1.20.1.

3

Install Mod

Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

βœ— Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Propane need to be installed on the Minecraft server?

No. Modrinth marks Propane as unsupported on the server side. Install it only in your local Minecraft mods folder. Your server can remain unchanged unless the mod page lists an additional dependency.

Which version and loader does Propane require?

Use a file for forge and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 1.20.1. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.

Propane is not working – what should I check?

First check the Minecraft version, loader version and required dependencies. Put the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and remove older duplicates. Because this mod is client-side, adding server RAM will not fix it.

Minecraft Server for Your Group

Propane stays on your client. Host a compatible world for your group.

Recommended RAM
4 GBfrom €5.2/mo
Minimum 3 GB | per 8 players
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Client Compatibility Guide
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included

Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

1.20.1