Core Utilities
A futuristic tech-meets-automation mod for Minecraft, designed to expand the game’s core functionality with high-efficiency tools, modular machines, and directional logic systems.
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About this Mod
Core Utilities is a futuristic, tech-driven utility mod inspired by Extra Utilities and Dark Utilities. It expands Minecraft’s automation, energy, and logistics systems with modular machines, advanced conduits, and functional design — all in a clean, pixel-art, Minecraft-faithful style.
- Vector Plates: Move entities with configurable speed and direction (medium/fast/very_fast).
- Effect Plates: Affect mobs and players on contact (regen, speed, poison, etc.).
- Filter Blocks: Only filtered types can pass (right-click with a wrench to reverse).
- Floating Block: Can be placed anywhere.
- Backpacks: Three tiers with 27 / 54 / 100 slots.
- Mob Net: Catch and release mobs.
- Configuration Wrench: Tool to configure machines and blocks.
- Solar Panel: Generates FE based on daylight.
- Cables: Transfer FE energy (64/tick).
⏩ Compatible Versions: Minecraft 1.16.5 → 1.21.8
⏩ Requirements: NeoForge or Forge, JAUMl Library
Available Versions
How to Install Core Utilities on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Core Utilities". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.5, 1.21.1 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Core Utilities 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Core Utilities compatible with forge and neoforge?
Core Utilities officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.5, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Core Utilities – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Core Utilities 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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