
ViaAprilFools
ViaVersion addon to add support for some notable Minecraft snapshots.
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About this Mod
ViaAprilFools
ViaVersion addon to add support for some notable Minecraft snapshots.
You can override the included version in ViaFabric or ViaProxy:
- in ViaFabric, put ViaAprilFools into the
modsfolder - in ViaProxy, put ViaAprilFools into the
jarsfolder
Requires Java 17. See here how to update your installed Java version.
Requires ViaVersion and ViaBackwards to be installed..
Added Server protocols
- 3D Shareware
- 20w14infinite
- Combat Test 8c
Added Client protocols
- 3D Shareware
- Combat Test 8c
Contact
If you encounter any issues, please report them on the
issue tracker.
If you just want to talk or need help implementing ViaAprilFools feel free to join the ViaVersion
Discord.
Available Versions
How to Install ViaAprilFools 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 "ViaAprilFools". 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 (+62 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ViaAprilFools 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 ViaAprilFools compatible with fabric and folia and paper and velocity?
ViaAprilFools officially supports fabric, folia, paper, velocity for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ViaAprilFools – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ViaAprilFools 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install ViaAprilFools with just one click on your server.