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Installation

Learn how to install the Compostables mod on your Minecraft server or client.

Prerequisites​

Before installing Compostables, ensure you have:

  • Minecraft 1.21.5+
  • Fabric Loader 0.16.14+
  • Fabric API
  • Java 21+

Client Installation​

  1. Install a mod launcher that supports Fabric:

  2. Create a new Fabric instance for Minecraft 1.21.5+

  3. Download the required mods:

  4. Place both JAR files in the mods folder

  5. Launch the game!

Manual Installation​

  1. Download and run the Fabric installer
  2. Select Minecraft 1.21.5+ and install
  3. Download Fabric API and Compostables
  4. Place both JARs in .minecraft/mods folder
  5. Launch Minecraft using the Fabric profile

Server Installation​

For Server Owners​

  1. Download Fabric server installer

  2. Run the installer:

    java -jar fabric-installer.jar server -mcversion 1.21.5

  3. Download required mods:

  4. Create a mods folder in your server directory

  5. Place both JAR files in the mods folder

  6. Start your server:

    java -Xmx4G -jar fabric-server-launch.jar nogui

For Hosting Providers​

Most hosting providers support Fabric servers. Simply:

  1. Select Fabric 1.21.5+ as your server type
  2. Upload Fabric API and Compostables to the mods folder
  3. Restart your server

Verification​

To verify the mod is working:

  1. Start Minecraft/server
  2. Check the logs for "Initializing Compostables mod!"
  3. Try composting rotten flesh in a composter
  4. If it works, you're all set!

Troubleshooting​

Mod Not Loading​

  • Ensure you have the correct Minecraft version (1.21.5+)
  • Verify Fabric API is installed
  • Check that Java 21+ is being used

Crashes on Startup​

  • Update to the latest Fabric Loader
  • Remove conflicting mods
  • Check the crash report for details

Items Not Composting​

  • Ensure you're using a composter block
  • Verify the mod loaded successfully
  • Check if other mods might be conflicting

Compatibility​

Compostables is compatible with:

  • Most Fabric mods
  • Vanilla clients (when installed on server)
  • Major mod packs

Known incompatibilities:

  • None currently reported