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What I18nUpdateMod works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt |
| Minecraft versions | 1.6.1, 1.13.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.10 |
| Environment | Client |
I18nUpdateMod is a Java Edition utility that automatically downloads, merges and applies the Simplified Chinese resource pack maintained by the CFPAOrg team, translating text from other installed mods in-game. It runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and it is client-only, so a server does not need it and cannot use it.
Loaders and versions
- Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt: Minecraft 1.6.1 to 1.21.10. The newest build needs no dependencies.
What the translation pack covers
- Downloads official Simplified Chinese resources built for 1.10.2, 1.12.2, 1.16, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.21
- Merges and converts recent pack versions together for the widest possible support across game versions
- Handles the language-file format change from plain text to json that arrived in 1.13, so pre-1.13 and post-1.13 packs are not interchangeable
Installation
- 1.Install the matching loader for the target Minecraft version, following the Fabric or Forge and NeoForge setup guides
- 2.Drop the mod jar into the mods folder inside the Minecraft game directory, as described in the general mod installation guide
- 3.Launch the matching loader profile; the mod fetches and applies the translation pack on its own
The trade-off is narrow scope by design: it only manages the Simplified Chinese pack, it needs no dependency jars on any of the four loaders, and it works across a very wide version span rather than chasing new mechanics.
Questions about I18nUpdateMod.
4 questions
What does I18nUpdateMod actually do
It automatically fetches, merges and applies the Simplified Chinese resource pack maintained by CFPAOrg, so text from other mods shows up translated without the player manually downloading or activating a resource pack.
Does I18nUpdateMod need to be installed on a server
No. It only affects the client's local display of translated text, so it runs client-side only and multiplayer servers do not need or support it.
Which Minecraft versions does I18nUpdateMod support
Builds cover Minecraft 1.6.1 through 1.21.10 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with the newest build across all four loaders needing no extra dependencies.
Why can't I use a pre-1.13 language pack on a newer version
Minecraft changed language files from plain text to json starting in 1.13, so packs built for 1.12.2 and earlier are not compatible with 1.13 and later, and the mod handles that split automatically when choosing what to apply.
