Balm is a library mod for mod developers that simplifies the process of creating multi-loader mods by providing common interfaces and events and removing the need for most mod-loader specific code.

It is not a magic solution for running Forge and Fabric mods together. As a user, you only need to install this mod if you use a mod that requires it.

Versions for Minecraft 1.16 and below are not needed - mods will run without Balm on those versions!

Key Points

- No custom Gradle tooling, official mod loader plugins only

- Uses Mojang Mappings, supports Jared's Multiloader-Template

- All-inclusive from networking to configs, no third party dependencies

- Battle-tested across Blay's 20+ mods ranging from content additions to quality of life utilities

- Supports NeoForge and Fabric without duplicate code

- Snapshot builds for pre-releases and release candidates

- Unified support for Third Party Mods like Curios or Jade

- Available on CurseForge and Modrinth (incl. Third Party Access)

How to make a mod with Balm (as a mod developer)

- Check out the documentation for a Getting Started guide and a project generator.

- You can also use this template repository as a starting point or reference.

- Consider browsing Blay's existing mods' source code to learn how specific things are done.

- Join Blay and other developers using Balm on the Balm Developers Discord server.