Sodium replaces Minecraft’s renderer with an optimization mod designed to improve performance.
UsefulMods
UsefulMods collects game modification recommendations, and its page notes that the former list maintainer stopped updating it.
About UsefulMods
UsefulMods is an open source repository on GitHub that collects recommendations for game mods. It is described as a list of useful mods for most commonly-played versions. The page notes that a former list maintainer stopped updating their list and passed responsibility to the current maintainer.
You can browse folders for Performance, BugFixes, Enhancements, and ModpackTools, along with files for Java arguments optimization and other lists. Version tables show whether performance, bug fix, helpful, improvement, and modpack tool lists are available or marked as work in progress. Mod entries use labels and severity levels to describe stability, compatibility, and other behavior.
It suits players and modpack creators who want version-organized mod references. The repository also links two modpacks, The Useful Pack and The Useful Pack+, and includes a disclaimer that users are responsible for checking downloads. Suggestions can be made through Discord, GitHub Issues, or pull requests.
Key features
- Version-specific lists for performance and bug-fixing mods
- Enhancement lists for helpful and improvement mods
- Modpack tool recommendations for creators
- Labels and severity levels explain mod issues
- Java arguments optimization guide file
- Two linked modpacks with vanilla compatibility
Best for: Players and modpack creators looking for version-organized mod recommendations benefit most.
Good for
- Open source repository on GitHub
- Organized by game version and category
- Explains risks with labels and severity levels
- Accepts suggestions via Issues and pull requests
Watch out for
- Some lists for older versions are marked WIP
- Disclaimer states users must check downloads themselves
UsefulMods at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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UsefulMods FAQ
What is UsefulMods?
It is a GitHub repository that collects lists of useful mods organized by game version and category.
How does UsefulMods describe mod risks?
It uses labels and severity levels to describe stability, compatibility, and other behavior.
How can I suggest a change to UsefulMods?
You can join its Discord server or use the GitHub Issues page, possibly with a pull request.
Does UsefulMods include modpacks?
Yes, it links The Useful Pack and The Useful Pack+, which focus on optimization with vanilla compatibility.
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