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ForgeGradle

Free#4 of 35 in Minecraft Mod Development Tools

ForgeGradle: A focused, free Forge toolchain for dependency setup, development runs, and mod packaging. Ranked #4 of 35 in Minecraft Mod Development Tools by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for forge mod development.

9.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Forge mod development
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported loaders
Forge, FML
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Configures Minecraft and Forge dependencies with mappings and reobfuscation
- Generates client, server, and data-generation run tasks
- Builds distributable JARs and supports access transformers
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Forge and FML rather than broader loader coverage
- Requires a Gradle-based development workflow
- Version support is centered on listed Minecraft releases

Our verdict on ForgeGradle

ForgeGradle is a Gradle plugin and development framework for building Minecraft Forge mods. It is designed for developers working within the Forge ecosystem who need project configuration, dependency handling, development run tasks, IDE setup, and production-ready JAR artifacts in one workflow. The project is open source and free, making it a practical fit for individual mod developers and teams that prefer a configurable build system over a separate visual development environment.

Its strongest area is the depth of its Forge-oriented build configuration. ForgeGradle handles Minecraft and Forge dependencies, mod and library dependencies, human-readable mappings, deobfuscation, and production reobfuscation. It also provides client, server, and data-generation run tasks, plus access transformer configuration. For distribution, the framework builds JAR artifacts, giving the development process a defined path from mapped source code to production use.

The ecosystem fit is clear: ForgeGradle works with Gradle and can generate run configurations for Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and Visual Studio Code. That makes it suitable for developers already comfortable with Gradle-based IDE workflows. Its focus is narrower than a general Minecraft modding tool because its supported loader scope is Forge and FML, and its listed Minecraft versions run from 1.12 through 1.19.4. Choose ForgeGradle when Forge compatibility, dependency configuration, mappings, run tasks, and artifact packaging are priorities. Developers targeting other loaders or a Minecraft version outside that listed range should consider a tool aligned with those requirements.

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ForgeGradle pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on docs.minecraftforge.net

ForgeGradle fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported loaders	Forge, FML
Visual editor	Not verified
Code debugging	Not verified
Dependency management	Yes
Minecraft versions	1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.19.4
Artifact packaging	Yes
Supported platforms	Not verified
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Gradle, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code
Pricing	Free plan
Website	docs.minecraftforge.net
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

ForgeGradle integrations

ForgeGradle lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Gradle
Eclipse
IntelliJ IDEA
Visual Studio Code

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