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CurseForgeGradle vs McDeob

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.

CurseForgeGradle

Free plan API

CurseForgeGradle provides task-based publishing with configurable release details and project relationships. Developers should review the alpha default and token-handling guidance before configuring uploads.

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McDeob

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

McDeob provides a focused workflow for obtaining remapped or decompiled Minecraft code across major desktop platforms. Version coverage varies, and its personal-use restriction applies to generated files.

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The facts

CurseForgeGradleMcDeob
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPILinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestNot published
Plans published1None
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comgithub.com
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CurseForgeGradle: what it does well

  • Uploads directly through CurseForge’s official API
  • Can publish to multiple projects at once
  • Detects Forge, Fabric, Quilt, and NeoForge plugins
  • Supports configurable metadata and project relationships
  • Version detection can be disabled

What to know first

  • Requires a CurseForge API token
  • Alpha is the default release type
  • Files are not held for manual release by default

McDeob: what it does well

  • Free on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Downloads matching JARs and mappings
  • Optional decompilation to Java source
  • Supports Mojang mappings for 1.14.4 and later
  • Provides archives ready for unzipping

What to know first

  • Requires Java 21 or later
  • At least 3 GB RAM is recommended
  • Older versions have limited release coverage
  • Resulting files cannot be distributed

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