ViaForge
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.8. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on ModrinthViaForge
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<version>/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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- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.8.9
- 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 Modrinth — 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.
- Ships as viaforge-mc189-4.4.0+4.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 12.7 MB
- Download link checked 7 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.