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Intro: This proposal is not an official Forge project, but a community-driven idea aimed at improving the entire Minecraft modding ecosystem. The concept is simple: What if there was a compatibility layer that allowed Fabric, NeoForge, and Forge mods to run together? The goal isn’t to create another loader, but to build a bridge between them, so all systems can coexist and function seamlessly. That said, Forge remains the most fitting candidate to lead such an initiative — given its legacy and immense contribution to Minecraft modding over the years.

💡 Core Idea

Transform Forge from a standalone loader into a universal compatibility layer (UCL) — a middleware that sits between the Minecraft engine and different mod loader APIs. This Forge UCL (Universal Compatibility Layer) would dynamically translate events and APIs across Fabric, NeoForge, and Forge, enabling mods from different ecosystems to run side by side — no rewriting required.

🎯 The Result:

No more choosing between Fabric or Forge.

Hybrid modpacks with cross-loader compatibility.

Developers write one mod that runs everywhere.

Forge redefined as a true “modding platform,” not just a loader.

⚙️ Technical Overview

Minecraft (JVM) └─ Forge UCL Core ├─ Loader Detector (Fabric/NeoForge/Forge) ├─ Event Translator (Bidirectional) ├─ Mappings Resolver (Yarn/MCP/Parchment) ├─ Multi-ClassLoader Manager (Isolated Realms) ├─ Mixins Proxy/Adapter (ASM Weaving) ├─ Conflict Resolution Engine └─ Telemetry & Diagnostics

Mod Packs ├─ Fabric Mods ├─ NeoForge Mods └─ Forge Mods

How it works:

Detects mod type (Fabric / Forge / NeoForge).

Translates events and API calls at runtime between systems.

Loads each mod in an isolated “realm” to prevent conflicts.

Uses a Mappings Resolver to align Yarn, MCP, and other mappings.

🧩 Proposed Development Phases

1. Proof of Concept (6–10 weeks) — Run a simple Fabric mod inside Forge.

2. MVP (8–12 weeks) — Core events, class loading, and API bridging.

3. Beta (12–16 weeks) — Add NeoForge support + dev tools.

4. GA (Ongoing) — Optimize for large modpacks and performance.

🔒 Respecting Other Projects

The project will not use or copy Fabric or NeoForge source code. It will rely on clean, independent adapters and public APIs only. It should be released under an open license (LGPL/MPL) to encourage community participation and transparency.

⚖️ Why This Makes Sense Now

Fabric dominates modern modding.

NeoForge carries the technical legacy of Forge.

Original Forge still has the largest community base.

🧠 Reviving Forge as a neutral compatibility hub is a logical next step — preserving its legacy while reuniting a fragmented community.

🚀 Call for Discussion & Collaboration

This is an open community concept, not tied to any official team or organization. The goal is to start a collaborative discussion among developers and modding communities from all loaders.

💬 We’d love your input:

Do you think this is technically achievable?

What are the main challenges you foresee?

Should Forge lead this project, or should it be an independent initiative?

🧠 TL;DR

A community proposal to build a universal compatibility layer (Forge UCL) allowing Fabric, NeoForge, and Forge mods to coexist in a single environment. Not exclusive to Forge, but it’s the most deserving project to lead this evolution, given its foundational role in modding history.

🔗 Join the Discussion

Open for comments and feedback on Reddit / GitHub / Discord.

Proposed project name: forge-ucl

Vision: To reunite the Minecraft modding community under one technical bridge ❤️