Quick facts
| Category | Tech / Building |
| Loader | Forge, NeoForge |
| Minecraft | 1.20.1 and newer supported versions |
| Author | simibubi |
| Source | CurseForge |
| Downloads | 128M+ (CurseForge, Jun 2026) |
| Side | Client and server |
Source status
Verified
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Factory engineering, visible at every step
Get Create
One JAR per loader. Drop into mods for Forge or NeoForge — client and server both need it installed.
What Create actually does
Create is an automation mod built around rotational force. Instead of electricity or magic, you generate power with water wheels, windmills, and steam engines, then transmit it through shafts, cogs, and belts. Machines are assembled from visible components — a mechanical press is a physical object with moving parts, not a single block with a GUI. You watch it work.
That design choice is what makes Create different from every other tech mod. IndustrialCraft, Mekanism, and Thermal Expansion all use cables and one-block machines. Create uses scaffolding, gearboxes, and moving contraptions. The factory floor becomes a build in itself — half of what players post on the subreddit are aesthetic showcases of working machines, not just functional output rates.
Version 6.0.0 introduced chain conveyors, package logistics, and a full cardboard system, expanding the mod beyond pure mechanical automation into factory logistics. If you played Create before 6.0 and thought "this is great, but I wish item transport was less of a bottleneck," that's exactly what 6.0 addressed.
Core features
How to install it
Create is a client-and-server mod. Contraptions and machines are simulated server-side, and the client renders them — installing it on only one side will cause connection or display issues. Both ends need the same JAR.
- Download the version matching your loader — Forge or NeoForge. The JARs are different.
- Download the version matching your Minecraft version. Create ships separate builds per MC version; loading the wrong one will crash on startup.
- Drop the JAR into
.minecraft/modson both the client and the server. - Launch the game. Press the ponder key on any Create block to see a visual tutorial for how it works — the mod has built-in in-game documentation.
Compatibility at a glance
Every value below comes from the creator's official source page. Where the creator doesn't state a field, we mark it "Unknown" rather than guess.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Tech / Building |
| Loaders | Forge, NeoForge |
| Minecraft versions | 1.20.1 and newer supported versions |
| Latest major version | 6.0.0 (chain conveyors, package logistics) |
| Side | Client and server |
| Source | CurseForge (simibubi) |
| Last verified | October 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Create a tech mod like IndustrialCraft or Mekanism?
Does Create work on Fabric?
What is the difference between Create and Create 6.0?
Do I need other mods to play Create?
Does Create work on both client and server?
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