What Cicada works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
Cicada is a Fabric library mod for Java Edition, built for versions 1.16 through 26.3, and it can run on either the client or the server. It adds no gameplay of its own; instead it bundles shared utilities that enjarai uses across other projects, including logging tools, a config template class, and a compatibility mixin plugin. The newest build, 0.15.3, was published for game version 26.1 on 2026-09-20.
What it adds
- An api for inter-mod conversations logged to the game console
- Additional logging utilities
- Player rendering independent of a world context
- A GSON based self-managed mod config template class
- An abstract mixin plugin for compatibility mixins
Versions and side
Cicada spans a wide range of Fabric releases, from 1.16 up through 26.3, with the newest build listed as 0.15.3 for game version 26.1. Older builds across that range cover earlier Minecraft versions, so match the jar to the release you are running. The mod supports both client and server installs; whether it is actually required on either side depends on the mod that names it as a dependency.
Installation
Every Cicada build across the 1.16 to 26.3 range requires Fabric API installed alongside it. Place both jars in the mods folder and launch with a Fabric profile matching the target version; follow How to Install Minecraft Mods on Java Edition and How to Install Fabric on Minecraft Java for the setup steps.
Questions about Cicada.
5 questions
What does Cicada do in Minecraft?
Cicada is a library mod, not a standalone gameplay mod. It supplies shared code, including a config template class, a mixin compatibility plugin, and logging utilities, that other Fabric mods depend on to run.
Does Cicada require Fabric API?
Yes. Every build from 1.16 through 26.3 lists Fabric API as a required dependency, and a Fabric mod that needs Cicada will fail to load without it also installed.
Is Cicada needed on the server or just the client?
Cicada works on both the client and server side. Whether it is actually required depends on the mod that lists it as a dependency, so check that mod's own side requirement.
Which Minecraft version does Cicada support?
Builds cover 1.16 through 26.3 on Fabric, with the newest release, 0.15.3, published for game version 26.1.
Does Cicada work with Forge or NeoForge?
No. Cicada only ships Fabric builds, so Forge and NeoForge setups cannot load it; any mod requiring Cicada is Fabric-only as well.
