
Project: Zen Utilities
This is a utility mod for the official Project: Zen mod pack, it is only intended to be used in a mod pack as the items are unobtainable with just this mod
About this Mod
Project: Zen - Utilities is the dedicated content expansion mod for the Project: Zen modpack. It serves as a central hub for custom assets, unique entities, and specialized items tailored specifically for the pack's progression and world-building.
📦 Purpose
This mod provides the "physical" content that other mods or scripts in the Project: Zen ecosystem interact with. By centralizing these assets, we can offer a more cohesive and unique experience that isn't possible with existing mods alone.
🧬 Planned Content
While the mod is constantly evolving alongside the pack, it is built to house:
- Custom Cobblemon: Unique species and variants exclusive to the Project: Zen world.
- Decorative & Functional Blocks: New building materials and utility blocks.
- Unique Items: Crafting components and special consumables (like the IV Candy Base).
- Custom Entities & GUIs: Bespoke interfaces and mobs to enhance immersion.
🛠 Implementation Details
Please note that Project: Zen - Utilities is an asset provider.
No Default Recipes: To allow for total control over pack balance, items do not have default recipes.
Modpack Dependency: This mod is designed to be used within the Project: Zen modpack. If used standalone, the items and entities will exist in-game but will require external tools (like KubeJS or datapacks) to be obtainable in survival.
Available Versions
How to Install Project: Zen Utilities 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Project: Zen Utilities". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Project: Zen Utilities 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Project: Zen Utilities compatible with fabric?
Project: Zen Utilities officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Project: Zen Utilities – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Project: Zen 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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