Shiv
This mod uses a collection of hacks and tomfoolery to restore compatibility with other mods on quilt. Its like a shim but more dangerous!
About this Mod
"if anyone ever seriously recommends this mod i'm stealing their kneecaps" - quilt loader dev
This mod uses a collection of hacks and tomfoolery to restore compatibility with other mods on quilt. This mostly involves modifying or removing mixins from other mods and replacing it with compatible code. Its like a shim but more dangerous! (and niche and targeted)
You must be running minecraft in a JDK for this mod to work, the JRE does not support the attach API.
Please dont complain to mod authors if their mod is broken while this mod is installed!
All crash reports should go on the github.
Compatibility fixes:
- Decorative blocks
- Combat Enchantments
- Big Beacons
- Armored Elytra
Internal toolkit:
- Injection overwriting
- Mixin control (shouldApplyMixin for other mods)
- Mixin method removal
- Arbitrary bytecode transformations
Available Versions
How to Install Shiv on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set quilt Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the quilt loader and matching Minecraft version (1.19.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Shiv". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.4, 1.19.2, 1.18.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Shiv server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong quilt 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 (1.19.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Shiv compatible with quilt?
Shiv officially supports quilt for Minecraft 1.19.4, 1.19.2, 1.18.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Shiv – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Shiv 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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