UpdateChecker

Never miss a mod or asset pack update again!

📋 Overview

UpdateChecker is a lightweight, zero-configuration server-side mod that automatically monitors your installed mods and asset packs for updates. Server administrators receive notifications when updates are available, with direct download links to make updating effortless.

✨ Features

• 🔄 Automatic Update Checking - Runs every 12 hours in the background
• 📢 Smart Notifications - Alerts admins on login when updates are available
• 🔗 Direct Download Links - Click to download updates instantly
• ⚡ Zero Configuration - Works out of the box, no setup required
• 🎯 Opt-in System - Only checks mods and asset packs that explicitly support it
• 🛡️ Intelligent Version Detection - SemVer-based comparison
• 👥 Multi-Provider Support - Currently supports CurseForge (more coming soon!)
• 🧵 Zero Performance Impact - Runs on a separate thread
• 📦 Asset Pack Support - Monitors both mods and asset packs

🚀 Installation

1. Download the latest version from the Files tab
2. Place updatechecker-X.X.X.jar in your mods folder
3. Restart your server
4. That's it! UpdateChecker works automatically - no configuration needed

Note: UpdateChecker only monitors mods and asset packs that have opted-in to support it. See the "For Developers & Creators" section to add support.

🎮 Commands

Update checks run automatically every 12 hours, but you can trigger one manually anytime!

👨‍💻 For Developers & Creators

Want your mod or asset pack to be monitored by UpdateChecker? It's super easy!

Adding UpdateChecker Support

Step 1: Update your manifest.json

{
  "UpdateChecker": {
    "CurseForge": "YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
  }
}

Step 2: Find your CurseForge Project ID

1. Go to your mod/asset pack's CurseForge page
2. Look at the Details section on the right sidebar
3. Copy the Project ID number
4. Example: DisTale's Project ID is 1429009

Step 3: Follow SemVer naming

For Mods:

yourmod-1.2.3.jar
yourmod-2.0.0.jar

For Asset Packs:

yourpack-1.2.3.zip
yourpack-2.0.0.zip

Step 4: Show your users you support UpdateChecker! (Optional)

Add this badge to your mod/asset pack's description:

https://i.imgur.com/CpkvDty.png

Badge preview:

✅ UpdateChecker automatically extracts and compares versions!

Supported Version Formats

• ✅ mod-1.2.3.jar → 1.2.3
• ✅ pack-1.2.3.zip → 1.2.3
• ✅ mod-2026.1.20-5708.jar → 2026.1.20
• ✅ mod-v1.0.0.jar → 1.0.0
• ✅ MyMod-1.2.3-beta.jar → 1.2.3

You can test your mod's filename with this regex.

🐛 Bug Reports

Found a bug? Report it on GitHub Issues!