Zip Fetcher

This is a mod for 1.12.2 which fetches and extracts archives from a given URL.

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About this Mod

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Purpose

To provide directory patches to a Minecraft instance automatically via the contents of a .zip or .7z file.

How to Use

Once you install the mod a file will be created inside your Minecraft directory called
zipfetcher.properties add your URL which contains the archive and the mod will fetch & extract it where the configuration file is located /minecraft/zipfetcher.properties/.
Launch the game, the mod will download and extract the archive. Afterwards it'll delete the archive, removes itself and then exit the game.
Upon next launch your Minecraft instance is now patched.

Security Statement

Archives can't be extracted outside the Minecraft instance and the download section by default is empty.

Available Versions

Zip Fetcher V1release

MC 1.12.2forge

June 15, 2025

How to Install Zip Fetcher 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 "Zip Fetcher". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.12.2

Server-side

~ Optional

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Zip Fetcher 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 Zip Fetcher compatible with forge?

Zip Fetcher officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Zip Fetcher – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Zip Fetcher 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.