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Curios mod Guide

Curios Mod 1.20.1 Compatibility Guide

Curios mod 1.20.1 should be treated as a version-specific dependency. A stable install depends on using a Curios build, loader and content mods that all target Minecraft 1.20.1.

Version matching checklist

Confirm that Minecraft itself is 1.20.1, then identify the loader used by the profile. Next, check the Curios requirement of any mod that depends on it.

A common mistake is mixing a compatible Minecraft number with an incompatible loader family. Both values matter.

Related: Browse all Curios mod guides or check the homepage compatibility overview.

Curios mod 5.x naming

Older 1.20.1-era Curios files may use 5.x-style version numbers. Do not choose a build merely because its API number seems higher; compare the Minecraft target and loader requirement as well.

Updating an existing pack

Before replacing Curios, back up the world and configs. Update dependent mods together when their release notes require a newer API, and avoid leaving multiple Curios JARs in the same mods folder.

If the pack already works

Do not update a dependency solely for the sake of having the newest number. Modpacks are dependency graphs; a tested set of versions can be more reliable than a random mix of latest files.

Quick checklist

  • Write down the exact Minecraft version.
  • Confirm the loader family before choosing a file.
  • Check which installed mod requires Curios.
  • Back up worlds and configs before dependency changes.
  • Read loader errors before trying another version.