How do I install Researchd?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Researchd work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.21.1. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Researchd

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by Reclipsel · on CurseForge

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The author built this one for Minecraft 1.21.1 on NeoForge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.

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Researchd

Implementing Factorio's research system into Minecraft!
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Content

Researches

Research Screen

Research Packs

Research Packs

Dependencies

Porting Dead Mods (our library mod) is a required dependency
If JEI is installed, there is also integration for recipe unlock effects and consume item methods, which allow the player to look at the recipes in JEI
If KubeJS is installed, the mod will load KubeJS scripts, allowing you to add custom researches and packs.

Pack Dev Info

For how to get started in pack dev, there are both in-game and online resources:

- The /rd example kubejs and /rd example datapack commands for generating example datapacks/scripts

- The online wiki at Researchd Wiki

Addon-dev info

For info and help on developing addons visit the Researchd Wiki

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Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft version listed: 1.21.1
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

File checked by MCModsHub

Ships as researchd-1.0.0-alpha.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 546 KB
Download link checked 19 Oct 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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