
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
How to Install Ducky Updater 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 (26.1.2).
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
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+46 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended 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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