Chameleon
A shared code library for Storage Drawers and other Texel mods for Minecraft versions 1.8 - 1.12.
About this Mod
Chameleon is a shared code library for Minecraft 1.8 to Minecraft 1.12. Although it does not currently provide rendering hooks to restore the 1.7 render pipeline, it does provide a more comprehensive RenderBlocks replacement that is also suited for TESR rendering.
Available Versions
How to Install Chameleon on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Chameleon". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Chameleon server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Chameleon compatible with forge?
Chameleon officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Chameleon – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chameleon 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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