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Cardinal Components API

A data attachment API that is easy, modular, and extremely fast.

by Ladysnake· Pyrofab, UpLibrary
FabricQuilt
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Updated
September 18, 2026Sep 18
Published
in 2022
This is a library — other mods need it, and it adds nothing to the game by itselfRequired by 125 mods. Download it if another mod needs it.

At a glance

A library: other mods need it — required by 125 mods
Runs on Fabric and Quilt
For Minecraft 1.18–26.3
Needed on the server; optional in the game
Latest version — 8.1.0 from September 18, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gameoptionalOn serverrequired

Needed on the server; optional in the game

Game versions1.18–26.3

Cardinal Components API

A components API for Quilt and Fabric that is easy, modular, and extremely fast.

Detailed information is available in the repository's wiki. The information below is a condensed form of the latter.

Features*

  • 🔗 Attach data to a variety of vanilla classes
  • 🧩 Implement once, plug anywhere - modded data will be saved automatically
  • 📤 Synchronize data with a single helper interface
  • 👥 Choose how components are copied when a player respawns
  • ⏲️ Tick components alongside their target
  • 🛠️ Fine-tune everything so that it fits your needs
  • ☄️ And enjoy the blazing speed of ASM-generated extensions

\Non exhaustive, refer to the wiki and javadoc for the full list.*

FAQ

How to install Cardinal Components API?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Cardinal Components API for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Cardinal Components API support?

Cardinal Components API has builds for Minecraft 1.18–26.3.

Is Cardinal Components API needed on the server?

Needed on the server; optional in the game

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
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