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At a glance
Install on the server only; players don't need it
Explosive Cows
Explosive Cows is a Minecraft Fabric mod that lets you set cows on fire… or make them explode! You can toggle world destruction caused by cows with an in-game command, and the settings are saved in a JSON config file.
Features
- Toggle worldDestruction mode for explosive cows using a command.
- Persistent configuration stored in
config/explosivecows.json. - Server-side only (no client-side installation required).
- Easy to extend for additional cow behaviors.
Commands
/explosivecows worldDestruction <true|false>
Enable or disable destructive explosions caused by cows.
Example:
/explosivecows worldDestruction trueFeedback is shown in chat and logged in the server console.
Configuration
The mod stores its settings in a JSON config file:
config/explosivecows.json
Example content:
{
"worldDestruction": true
}worldDestruction:trueorfalse— controls whether cows cause world destruction.
Changes made via command are saved automatically to the config file.
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version.
- Install Fabric API.
- Place
explosivecows-[version].jarin themodsfolder. - Start the server or singleplayer world.
License
FAQ
How to install ExplosiveCows?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download ExplosiveCows 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 ExplosiveCows support?
ExplosiveCows has builds for Minecraft 1.21.8–1.21.10.
Is ExplosiveCows needed on the server?
Server only — players don't need to install it