ViaForge
Client-side Implementation of the Via* projects for Minecraft Forge
- Loaders
- NeoForgeForge
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 233K
- Followers on Modrinth
- 32
- versions
- 133
- Updated
- March 28, 2026Mar 28
- Published
- in 2023
At a glance
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
ViaForge
Client-side and ViaVersion implementation for MinecraftForge and NeoForge

Supported Server versions
- Release (1.0.0 - 1.21.7)
- Beta (b1.0 - b1.8.1)
- Alpha (a1.0.15 - a1.2.6)
- Classic (c0.0.15 - c0.30 including CPE)
- April Fools (3D Shareware, 20w14infinite)
- Combat Snapshots (Combat Test 8c)
How to (Users)
ViaForge can be installed on 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.6 and 1.21.7 Forge, and 1.20.1, 1.20.6, 1.21.7 NeoForge client versions.
Dev builds: https://ci.viaversion.com/view/Platforms/job/ViaForge/
If you encounter any issues, please report them on either:
How to (Developers)
See this project for a copy-paste solution to include ViaForge into your MCP based project.
How to build
- Clone the repository with
git clone. - Run
./gradlew buildin the root directory of the repository. - The compiled jar files can be found in `viaforge-mc/build/libs`.
Note: Build scripts are made to be run using Java 17.
Other ViaVersion Mods / Platforms
ViaBungee - https://hangar.papermc.io/ViaVersion/ViaBungee (ensure Bungee is updated to latest)
ViaSponge - https://modrinth.com/project/viasponge
ViaFabric - https://modrinth.com/mod/viafabric
ViaFabricPlus - https://modrinth.com/mod/viafabricplus (Includes additional modifications to make the experience better)
ViaForge - https://modrinth.com/mod/viaforge/
ViaProxy (App) - https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaProxy/#readme
ViaaaS (Proxy) - https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaaaS#readme
For a more detailed summary see https://viaversion.com/suite
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FAQ
How to install ViaForge?
Install NeoForge for your Minecraft version, download ViaForge 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 ViaForge support?
ViaForge has builds for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.21.4–1.21.5, 1.21.7, 1.21.9–1.21.11 ….
Is ViaForge needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server