
James's Config Lib
A lightweight, extendable, simple config library for forge and fabric
About this Mod
James's config mod is a lightweight config mod for easily adding extendible configs. There are two built-in "types" of configs: Registry configs and Setting configs. Registry configs are configs which can have any amount of objects, which will all be read into the config. Each non-primitive object in a registry config needs to specify its type. On the other hand, setting configs have a set amount of objects, each of which are a certain type. Because of this, setting configs do not need to specify types.
Developer Docs- Ignore if you are a user
Depending on using maven
Adding The Repository
I am using modrinth maven to host these files (too lazy to set up a proper maven repo lol). To add it, add this to your repositories block in your build.gradle:
repositories {
maven {
name = "Modrinth Maven"
url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven"
}
}
Adding the dependency
To add the dependency, add this to the dependencies block in your build.gradle:
dependencies {
implementation(fg.deobf("maven.modrinth:config-lib:VERSION-MODLOADER"))
}
Version is the version of the lib (e.g 1.2) and loader is the loader (for fabric and quilt, this is fabric, for forge and neoforge, this is forge)
Making Your first config
To make your first config, look at the common/src/main/java/net/vakror/jamesconfig/config/example directory. this is where examples are placed.
There are examples for both registry config and setting configs.
Available Versions
How to Install James's Config Lib 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "James's Config Lib". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+11 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
James's Config Lib 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is James's Config Lib compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
James's Config Lib officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with James's Config Lib – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if James's Config Lib 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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