
Just Needed
Everything that's just needed in Minecraft
About this Mod
Just Needed
This mod aims to improve the vanilla experience without overloading it too much with small tweaks and simple features. Most of the features are adding variants of existing vanilla blocks like wool stairs or wool, adding new recipes or stopping crops from being trampled if you're wearing boots with feather falling!
Features
- Wool, sand, dirt, gravel, glowstone stairs/slabs!
- Pumpkin soup and cooked eggs!
- Recipes for items that should be craftable!
- More fuels for your furnace!
- If a piglin kills a ghast it will drop the pigstep disc!
- Stop crop trampling while wearing feather falling or in creative
Social Media
Twitter: @ImJustDoom
Discord Group: https://discord.gg/bYwESVg
FAQ
Q: Will you support previous versions?
A: No, the code has changed a lot and it would be hard for me to maintain all versions. You can to create this mod for 1.13 and earlier if you'd like, just give me credit and have a link to either me or this mod page explaining its the original and I'll link the mod on this page.
Q: Can I use this in my modpack?
A: Yes you may
Q: I have a suggestion but how do I tell you?
A: You can submit suggestions here!
Available Versions
How to Install Just Needed 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 "Just Needed". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Just Needed 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 Just Needed compatible with fabric and forge?
Just Needed officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1. 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 Just Needed – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Just Needed 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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