Installation Guide

This guide covers how to add Amber to your Minecraft mod project, whether you're starting from scratch or adding it to an existing project.

Supported Versions

• Minecraft: 1.21.11
• Java: 21 or higher
• Platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Adding Amber to Your Project

1. Repository Configuration

Add the Amber Maven repository to your build.gradle file:

repositories {
    // Add other repositories as needed
    mavenCentral()
    
    // Amber Maven Repository
    maven {
        name = 'Amber Maven'
        url = 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/iamkaf/modresources/main/maven/'
    }
}

2. Dependency Configuration

For Multiloader Projects

If you're using a multiloader setup with separate modules for each platform:

Common Module (common/build.gradle):

dependencies {
    // Amber Common - contains all shared APIs
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-common:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

Fabric Module (fabric/build.gradle):

dependencies {
    // Include common module
    implementation project(':common')
    
    // Amber Fabric implementation
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-fabric:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

Forge Module (forge/build.gradle):

dependencies {
    // Include common module
    implementation project(':common')
    
    // Amber Forge implementation
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-forge:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

NeoForge Module (neoforge/build.gradle):

dependencies {
    // Include common module
    implementation project(':common')
    
    // Amber NeoForge implementation
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-neoforge:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

For Single-Platform Projects

If you're targeting only one platform:

Fabric Only:

dependencies {
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-fabric:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

Forge Only:

dependencies {
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-forge:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

NeoForge Only:

dependencies {
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-neoforge:9.0.2+1.21.11"
}

Project Setup Examples

New Multiloader Project

Here's a complete example for setting up a new multiloader project:

Root build.gradle:

plugins {
    id 'fabric-loom' version '1.11-SNAPSHOT' apply false
    id 'net.neoforged.moddev' version '2.0.110' apply false
}

gradle.properties:

# Project Info
mod_version=1.0.0
mod_id=mymod
mod_name=My Mod
mod_author=YourName

# Minecraft
minecraft_version=1.21.11

# Amber Version
amber_version=9.0.2+1.21.11

# Platform-specific versions
fabric_version=0.135.0+1.21.11
fabric_loader_version=0.17.2
forge_version=60.0.0
neoforge_version=21.10.2-beta

# Java
java_version=21

common/build.gradle:

plugins {
    id 'multiloader-common'
}

dependencies {
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-common:${amber_version}"
}

fabric/build.gradle:

plugins {
    id 'fabric-loom'
}

dependencies {
    implementation project(':common')
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-fabric:${amber_version}"
}

Existing Project Integration

If you're adding Amber to an existing project:

1. Add the repository (as shown above)
2. Add the appropriate dependencies
3. Update your mod initialization:

Before (Fabric example):

public class MyMod implements ModInitializer {
    @Override
    public void onInitialize() {
        // Your existing initialization code
    }
}

After (with Amber):

public class MyMod implements ModInitializer {
    @Override
    public void onInitialize() {
        // Initialize Amber first
        AmberInitializer.initialize("mymod");
        
        // Your existing initialization code
    }
}

Version Management

Using Variables

It's recommended to use variables for version management:

gradle.properties:

amber_version=9.0.2+1.21.11
minecraft_version=1.21.11

build.gradle:

dependencies {
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-common:${amber_version}"
    implementation "com.iamkaf:amber-fabric:${amber_version}"
}

Version Compatibility

Amber follows semantic versioning. When updating:

• Patch versions (X.Y.Z): Safe to update, contains bug fixes
• Minor versions (X.Y.Z): May contain new features, generally safe
• Major versions (X.Y.Z): May contain breaking changes

Check the changelog for breaking changes when updating major versions.

IDE Configuration

IntelliJ IDEA

1. Import the project as a Gradle project
2. Ensure JDK 21 is selected (File → Project Structure → Project SDK)
3. Refresh Gradle if dependencies don't appear (Click the elephant icon)

VS Code

1. Install the Extension Pack for Java
2. Open the folder as a workspace
3. Trust the Gradle project when prompted
4. Run "Java: Import Project" from the command palette

Common Issues

Dependency Resolution Errors

Problem: Could not find com.iamkaf:amber-common:9.0.2+1.21.11

Solution:

1. Verify the repository URL is correct
2. Check your internet connection
3. Try refreshing Gradle dependencies:

   ./gradlew --refresh-dependencies

Version Conflicts

Problem: Conflicts between different mod loader versions

Solution:

1. Ensure all platform versions match your Minecraft version
2. Check for transitive dependency conflicts:

   ./gradlew dependencies

Build Failures

Problem: Compilation errors after adding Amber

Solution:

1. Clean and rebuild:

   ./gradlew clean build

2. Check that you're using the correct Java version
3. Verify all dependencies are properly resolved

Verification

To verify Amber is properly installed:

1. Add test code to your main mod class:

   public class MyMod {
       public static void init() {
           AmberModInfo info = AmberInitializer.initialize("mymod");
           System.out.println("Amber initialized: " + info.name() + " v" + info.version());
       }
   }

2. Run the game and check the logs for the initialization message

3. Test basic functionality:

   // Test platform detection
   System.out.println("Platform: " + Platform.getPlatformName());
   
   // Test registry system
   DeferredRegister<Item> items = DeferredRegister.create("mymod", Registries.ITEM);
   System.out.println("Registry system working");

Next Steps

After installation:

1. Read the Getting Started Guide
2. Explore the API Documentation
3. Check out the Examples

If you encounter any issues during installation, please:

1. Check the Common Issues section above
2. Look at existing GitHub Issues
3. Create a new issue with details about your setup and the error you're encountering