How do I install AE2 Colonies?

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 AE2 Colonies work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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AE2 Colonies

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by The_Utiki · on CurseForge

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Mod loader NeoForge1 build
Mod loader Forge1 build

Minecraft version

Minecraft 1.21.1Newest

Minecraft 1.20.1Newest

⬇ Download for 1.21.1 · NeoForge ⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Forge

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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This mod was designed to couple Applied Energistics 2 with Minecolonies. Super simple mod:

How the Colony ME Vault Works

Once connected and powered by your AE2 network, the Colony ME Vault will scan for open Minecolonies requests. If it finds one, it will push items it finds in the AE2 system into the adjacent rack. I recommend putting the vault under the rack. Every few minutes, it will clear attached racks and put them back into the system.

How to use the Colony ME Vault

Build your AE2 system
Build your Colony Warehouse.
Under your main warehouse block, place the Colony ME Vault.
Place a cable that goes from the vault to the AE2 Network. (do not use xPorters or Storage Busses)
You're done!

Note 1: If you just want it to control one rack, then place it under one of your racks

Note 2: I tried removing every rack in a test world and just creating the one, in the center - It didn't work. your mileage may vary.

How to Craft

AE2 Colonies — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 1

Permissions: Use it all you want wherever you want. Maybe give me credit if you do something super cool with it :)

Still have questions? Message me on Discord.

Thanks to my tester: Phonzell

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.1, 1.20.1
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 ae2colonies-1.0.10.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 42 KB
Download link checked 3 Oct 2026 — working

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

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