Minecraft Mod

Patchouli by Vazkii

Accessible, Data-Driven, Dependency-Free Documentation for Minecraft Modders and Pack Makers

Downloads: 31386367 · Followers: 1270 · updated 4 weeks ago · Latest: 2CsnFLom

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About Patchouli

Patchouli is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by Vazkii. Accessible, Data-Driven, Dependency-Free Documentation for Minecraft Modders and Pack Makers

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

Patchouli maintains compatibility with 20 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to Minecraft 26.1.2. 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, Patchouli is categorized as Library, and Utility. 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: Patchouli has been downloaded 31.4M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Vazkii is actively maintaining Patchouli.

Compatibility & requirements

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

Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt

Supported Minecraft versions (20): 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.15.2, 1.14.4, 1.12.2

Categories: Library, Utility

How to install Patchouli

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.1.2.
  2. Install the right loader. Patchouli needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Patchouli appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Patchouli

Which Minecraft versions does Patchouli support?

Patchouli lists support for 20 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.1.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. 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 Patchouli?

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

Does Patchouli need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Patchouli 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 Patchouli?

Patchouli is published on Modrinth by Vazkii. The project was first published 1684 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Vazkii's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Patchouli still being updated?

Yes — Patchouli was updated 4 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Vazkii generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Patchouli safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Vazkii uploads for Patchouli. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Patchouli 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 Patchouli?

Patchouli has been downloaded 31,386,367 times (31.4M) on Modrinth and has 1,270 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.

What license does Patchouli use?

Patchouli is distributed under the CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Patchouli into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Patchouli 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 Vazkii before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.

License: CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial (CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0).

Freshness signal: Patchouli was updated 4 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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