Mod is back for 1.20.6 with Forge and Fabric support. 1.21.x update planned for Neo-Forge and Fabric only. No plans to support Forge framework in future
Forge is a comprehensive modding framework with extensive helpers. Enables large modpacks to work together cohesively. Updates take longer but provides better compatibility. Generally buggy after initial release
Sinytra Connector enables compatibility between Fabric and Forge mods. Forge installation is necessary for this combination. Sinytra Connector is currently in beta
LazyDFU defers unnecessary DataFixerUpper initialization work. Mod works for Fabric/Quilt platforms. Compatible with Minecraft 1.14 through 1.18.2
Fabric, Java Development Kit (JDK 8), and Visual Studio Code are required. Project setup involves cloning repository and running client command. Gradle.properties configures mod settings and Fabric version
Both Fabric and Forge are Minecraft Mod Loaders for adding modifications to vanilla game. Mods are modifications created by independent developers, not Mojang