Ducky Updater Lib

Ducky Updater Lib

Simple library for checking mod updates from modrinth

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About this Mod

Ducky Updater Lib

Description

Simple library for checking mod updates from Modrinth

Adding the dependency

build.gradle.kts

repositories {
    maven {
        url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven"
    }
}

dependencies {
    // Option 1: Include Ducky Updater to project for it available within your own jar (additional ~17kb)
    include(modImplementation("maven.modrinth", "ducky-updater-lib", "<version>"))
    
    // Option 2: Depend on Ducky Updater, but require that users install it manually
    modImplementation("maven.modrinth", "ducky-updater-lib", "<version>")
}

fabric.mod.json

{
  "depends": {
    "fabricloader": "*",
    ...
    // Also add dependency in your fabric.mod.json 
    "ducky-updater": "*"
  }
}

Usage

fabric.mod.json

{
  "custom": {
    ...
    "duckyupdater": {
      //Mod modrinth ID from project page
      "modrinthId": "mWxGwd3F",
      // Optional (release, beta, alpha)
      // Default: release
      "type": "release",
      // Optional (true, false)
      // Default false
      "featured": false
    }
  },
}
Before 2023.7.1
public class ModName implements ModInitializer {
    @Override
    public void onInitialize() {
        DuckyUpdater.checkForUpdate(
                "modrinthId",
                "modId",
                "alpha",        // Optional! Default release 
                true            // Optional! Default true
        );
    }
}

Available Versions

Ducky Updater Lib 2026.3.1release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
March 30, 2026
Ducky Updater Lib 2026.1.1release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
January 27, 2026
Ducky Updater Lib 2025.10.1release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
October 7, 2025
Ducky Updater Lib 2025.6.1release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
June 17, 2025
Ducky Updater Lib 2025.3.1release
MC 1.21.5fabric
March 26, 2025

How to Install Ducky Updater Lib on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+46 more)

Server-side

~ Optional

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ducky Updater 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Ducky Updater Lib compatible with fabric?

Ducky Updater Lib officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Ducky Updater Lib – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ducky Updater 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Optional

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+39 more