Minecraft Forge

Spec sheet

Purpose

Forge modifies Minecraft base files to assist compatibility between mods.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The project directs support and questions to its support forum and Discord server.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Build stability

The latest build may have newer features but may be more unstable than the recommended build.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Community help limit

The modder support forum expects users to have basic Java knowledge and says it is not a Java school.Read 3 Oct 2026 · forums.minecraftforge.net

Current download

The download page lists Minecraft 26.3 Forge build 66.0.9 as the latest version, dated 2026-09-30.Read 3 Oct 2026 · files.minecraftforge.net

Development prerequisites

The getting-started guide requires a Java Development Kit and familiarity with an IDE, and recommends an IDE with Gradle integration.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.minecraftforge.net

Downloads

The file site provides Installer, Changelog, and Mod Developer Kit (MDK) downloads for Minecraft versions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · files.minecraftforge.net

Downloads and income

The download site says ads are Forge's main source of income and suggests Patreon as an alternative way to support it.Read 3 Oct 2026 · files.minecraftforge.net

Installation

The installer attempts to install Forge into the vanilla launcher environment so users can create a profile and play with that version.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Java requirement

The required Java version depends on the Minecraft version, with the project's installation guide listing Java 25 for Minecraft 26.1 and later.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Mod development

Forge documentation covers mod development topics including registries, events, networking, rendering, data storage, and configuration.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.minecraftforge.net

Supported development environments

Forge explicitly supports mod development in Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA and provides additional run configurations for Visual Studio Code.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.minecraftforge.net

Version selection

The file site advises using the latest download unless a specific Minecraft Forge version is needed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · files.minecraftforge.net

What it is

Forge is a free, open-source modding API for Minecraft.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every Minecraft Forge plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Minecraft Mod Development Tools#16 of 357.7
• Minecraft Server Software#13 of 257.7