Minecraft Mod

Lithium by jellysquid3

No-compromises game logic optimization mod, useful for both single-player games and multi-player servers.

Downloads: 112760637 · Followers: 22750 · updated 2 weeks ago · Latest: Oqq8TOAV

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About Lithium

Lithium is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by jellysquid3. No-compromises game logic optimization mod, useful for both single-player games and multi-player servers.

On the technical side, Lithium ships for Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Lithium maintains compatibility with 37 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.2 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Lithium is categorized as Optimization. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Lithium has been downloaded 112.8M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that jellysquid3 is actively maintaining Lithium.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Loaders / platforms: Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt

Supported Minecraft versions (37): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2

Categories: Optimization

How to install Lithium

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install the right loader. Lithium needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Lithium appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Lithium

Which Minecraft versions does Lithium support?

Lithium lists support for 37 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16.2. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Lithium?

Lithium publishes files for Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Lithium into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Lithium need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Lithium supports installation on both the client and the server. For full functionality (like synced world features or client-side rendering), install it on both sides.

Who created Lithium?

Lithium is published on Modrinth by jellysquid3. The project was first published 2048 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and jellysquid3's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Lithium still being updated?

Yes — Lithium was updated 2 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from jellysquid3 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Lithium safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that jellysquid3 uploads for Lithium. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Lithium directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Lithium?

Lithium has been downloaded 112,760,637 times (112.8M) on Modrinth and has 22,750 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.

What license does Lithium use?

Lithium is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Lithium into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Lithium is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from jellysquid3 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.

License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (LGPL-3.0-only).

Freshness signal: Lithium was updated 2 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit jellysquid3's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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