[ARCHIVED] Notify
Keeping a heavily modded Minecraft instance up to date can feel like a part-time job. Between dozens of Fabric mods, each with its own version history, it is easy to fall behind without ever noticing. [ARCHIVED] Notify was built to solve exactly that problem, and it does so with a philosophy that many players will appreciate: tell people what they need to know, but never nag them about it.
This add-on unobtrusively notifies users when mod updates are available. Instead of throwing pop-ups in your face every time you launch the game, it takes a quieter route. It can optionally log each mod's update status to the console, which is ideal for servers, or it can add a small badge to Mod Menu when that mod is installed. The result is a system that keeps you informed without interrupting your play session.
What Makes [ARCHIVED] Notify Different
Most update checkers are loud. They interrupt loading screens, spam chat, or force you to dismiss dialogs before you can even reach the main menu. [ARCHIVED] Notify for Minecraft takes the opposite approach. The mod's own design goal is to avoid spamming you, and that restraint is its defining feature.
- Console logging for servers, so admins can review update status at their convenience.
- A visual badge in Mod Menu that marks which mods have newer versions available.
- Works on both the client and the server, depending on how you deploy it.
- Lightweight and non-intrusive by default.
If you run [ARCHIVED] Notify on a server, the documentation recommends setting the verboseLogging option to true. That way the update information is captured in your logs where you can actually act on it, rather than being lost in a stream of startup messages.
Requirements and Supported Versions
[ARCHIVED] Notify is a Fabric mod. It requires Fabric loader version 0.12.5 or newer, along with the Cloth Config API, which handles its configuration screen. Mod Menu is listed as a suggested companion rather than a hard requirement, but installing it unlocks the badge feature that makes the mod so convenient on the client side.
Because the project is archived, it will not receive any form of updates, and its compatibility is effectively frozen at the Minecraft versions it supported at the time of deprecation. That means newer Minecraft releases are unlikely to work without changes. The original author has stated that anyone interested in taking ownership of the mod can reach out through the project's Discord server.
Installing It the Traditional Way
If you already know your way around a mods folder, the process is straightforward. First, confirm that your Fabric loader meets the minimum version. Next, place the [ARCHIVED] Notify jar alongside the Cloth Config API jar in your mods directory. Finally, launch the game and check that Mod Menu displays the badge correctly. For a full walkthrough, search for how to install [ARCHIVED] Notify and follow a guide that matches your loader version.
Players who would rather skip the manual file shuffling can use the foxygame.net launcher, which lists [ARCHIVED] Notify in its add-on catalog and installs it with a single click, handling the Cloth Config dependency automatically. It is a convenient option for anyone who wants the badge feature running without hunting down matching jar files.
Who Should Use It
Server administrators get the most value here. A quiet console log that records which mods are outdated is far more useful than a client-side pop-up, especially on a machine where nobody is watching the screen. Client players who run Mod Menu will enjoy the badge system, which turns update checking into a quick visual scan rather than a manual version comparison.
If you want to download [ARCHIVED] Notify, keep in mind that archived status means no future fixes. The mod still functions on the versions it was built for, and its dependency chain is simple enough that most Fabric users can get it running in minutes. Just do not expect patches for bugs or support for brand new Minecraft releases.
Final Thoughts
[ARCHIVED] Notify is a small, focused tool that respects your time and your screen space. It will not chase you around with update reminders, and that is precisely the point. For server owners who want clean logs and for Mod Menu users who want a simple badge, it remains a sensible choice on the Minecraft versions it supports. Just remember that the project is no longer maintained, so plan accordingly if you build it into a long-term setup.
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