Mod Pack Update Checker

Mod Pack Update Checker is a simple yet effective solution for tracking updates. The mod works as follows: when the Minecraft client starts, it accesses the URL specified through the configuration file and checks the JSON file for the "version" tag. If a newer version is found than the one specified in the mod settings, the user receives a corresponding notification.

The update checking process occurs during the game initialization phase but can be disabled via configuration. During the first installation of the mod, configuration parameters may remain with the UNKNOWN value—in which case the update check is skipped.

What is it for?

This mod is primarily useful for creators of modpacks who want to inform players about the release of new versions of their projects in a convenient automated format. Players can always disable notifications in the settings if they find them bothersome.

Development History

Mod Pack Update Checker emerged as a solution to a task faced by the creators of the popular modpack Rebirth of the Night. One of the lead developers sought assistance in creating a tool that would inform players at the start of a session about available updates. The mod will gradually be improved and gain new features, but it is already fully ready for daily use today.