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CurseForge Gradle Publish Plugin vs IntelliJ IDEA
Both stand on minecraft mod development tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose this plugin if you publish Gradle-built mod artifacts to CurseForge and use a supported Fabric or NeoForge setup. Check the Java, Gradle, and modding-tool requirements first; ForgeGradle integration is not available.
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IntelliJ IDEA combines Java and Kotlin coding assistance with debugging, build, testing, and version-control integrations. Core functionality stays free after the Ultimate trial, while advanced tools and integrations require a subscription.
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| CurseForge Gradle Publish Plugin | IntelliJ IDEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | jetbrains.com |
| On minecraft mod development tools | #3 of 35 | #7 of 35 |
CurseForge Gradle Publish Plugin: what it does well
- Configures publication metadata, artifacts, game versions, and changelogs.
- Can infer Fabric loader and Minecraft version when Fabric Loom tasks are detected.
- Documents ModDevGradle and NeoGradle integrations for NeoForge details.
- Can infer the Java version from the compileJava target.
- Free software under the MIT License.
What to know first
- Publishing requires a CurseForge API token.
- Plugin 0.9.0 requires Java 21 or later and Gradle 9.0.0 or later.
- ForgeGradle integration was removed because it is incompatible with Gradle 9.
- Older supported modding tool versions may require manual configuration.
IntelliJ IDEA: what it does well
- Core Java and Kotlin functionality remains free.
- Includes a JVM debugger with inspection and stepping.
- Integrates with Gradle and Maven.
- Supports four version-control systems and GitHub pull requests.
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Ultimate subscription is listed at $100 a year.
- Minimum listed hardware includes 8 GB RAM and 10 GB disk space.
- Ultimate trial lasts 30 days.
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