NeoForge

Spec sheet

Purpose

NeoForge is a Minecraft modding API for Minecraft: Java Edition, based on Forge.Read 8 Oct 2026 · projects.neoforged.net

Audience

The project directs mod developers with existing projects to its MDK list for examples of how to update their build scripts to use NeoForge.Read 7 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Security

A project post describes NeoForge’s patch for a network object allocation exploit and mitigation guidance for modders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Support

The FAQ directs users with unresolved problems to the project’s Discord #user-support channel.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Affiliation

The project states that its website is not an official Minecraft website and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.Read 7 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Build options

The MDK organization says NeoGradle supports multiple NeoForge or Minecraft versions in one project, while ModDevGradle aims for simpler build scripts and Gradle setups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Compatibility

The MDK organization provides development kits for multiple NeoForge versions, including versions for Minecraft 26.1 and 26.2.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Development tools

The documentation describes Gradle plugins as providing NeoForged toolchain features.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Distribution integrations

The user guide recommends CurseForge or Modrinth as sources for downloading mods.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Documentation

The official documentation covers creating mods, NeoForge APIs, toolchain features, release changes, installation, and modpack development.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Documentation support

The documentation links to a NeoForged Discord server and GitHub repository.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Getting started

The project says developers can download a generated mod project, unzip it, and get started.Read 7 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Installation

Users install NeoForge by downloading and running an installer JAR, and the guide requires Java to be installed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Java requirement

NeoForge requires users to install Java themselves, and the required Java version depends on the Minecraft version.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Mod development

The official documentation covers creating mods and using NeoForge’s APIs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Mod generator

The project site directs users to a Mod Generator to configure and download a starter mod.Read 8 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Modpack support

The user guide covers modpack development, and its server instructions describe installing modpacks using a third-party launcher.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Project templates

Developers can use an MDK repository as a GitHub template or download it as a zip file.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security guidance

The project advises modders to send only the information needed in serverbound packets and to set maximum capacities for collections or maps they allocate.Read 7 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Server support

NeoForge can be installed for a dedicated server on Windows and Unix-like systems, including Linux and macOS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Support and feedback

The Mod Generator page asks users to report issues or provide feedback through its dedicated GitHub repository.Read 7 Oct 2026 · neoforged.net

Toolchain

NeoForge’s toolchain includes the ModDevGradle and NeoGradle userdev plugins.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Version guidance

The user guide recommends NeoForge for Minecraft 1.20.2 and newer and recommends Forge for 1.20.1.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.neoforged.net

Where Specifiction places it

• Minecraft Mod Development Tools#19 of 357.5
• Minecraft Server Software#15 of 257.5