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Resourceful Lib Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
what does resourceful lib actually do for me as a player?
On its own it does nothing visible — it's a shared library that other mods depend on to handle things like networking, data packs, and custom selection boxes. You install it because another mod requires it, not because it adds content.
do i need to install resourceful lib on the server too?
Yes, if any mod on the server depends on it, the server needs it as well, since it handles cross-platform networking between client and server. A client-only install will cause connection or handshake errors.
how do i know which of my mods needs resourceful lib?
Check your mod list for mods that list it as a dependency, or read the crash log — missing dependency errors name the mod that requires it. Mods like resourceful config and several tech/magic mods commonly depend on it.
can i use resourceful lib without any other mods?
You can install it alone, but you won't see any gameplay change because it only provides APIs and utilities for other mods to call. It's a foundation, not a feature mod.
why does resourceful lib show up in my mod list but nothing happens in game?
That's expected — it has no items, blocks, or GUI of its own. Its features like the color API, codecs, and scheduling API only activate when a dependent mod uses them.
does resourceful lib affect performance?
The library itself is lightweight and mostly idle when unused, but its networking and data pack utilities run whenever dependent mods use them. If you see lag, check the mods using it rather than the library itself.
can resourceful lib cause crashes on its own?
Rarely by itself — most crashes traced to it are actually version mismatches between the library and the mods that depend on it. Make sure all dependent mods are built for the same library version.
what is YABN and do i need to care about it?
YABN is a compressed binary format the library uses to send JSON data over the network in smaller packets. As a player you never interact with it directly; it just makes mod networking more efficient.
i'm a pack author — can i use resourceful lib features without coding?
Yes, some of its data pack and codec features work through JSON files, so you can define recipes, tags, and predicates in your pack. You don't need Java knowledge for those parts, only for the API-side features.
is resourceful lib compatible with other library mods?
Generally yes — it's designed to coexist with other libraries since it doesn't override vanilla behavior. Conflicts are more likely to come from two mods expecting different versions of it than from other libraries.