Server Types and Modpack Platforms¶

Server types can be selected by setting the TYPE environment variable to one of the types described in these sections.

The default server type is the official software provided by Mojang, which can be explicitly selected by setting TYPE to "VANILLA".

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The modpack platforms take a modpack identifier, file, etc and use that to select and download the appropriate version of a mod loader, such as Forge or Fabric, downloading declared mods/plugins, and apply any additional files. The modpack platforms are selected by setting MODPACK_PLATFORM; however, for ease of use and backward compatibility, the selection can be set in TYPE or MOD_PLATFORM.

The individual server types allow for selecting the mod loader / server type and specific versions of those.