MoreCrashInfo: A Must-Have Mod for Minecraft Crash Diagnostics
Every seasoned Minecraft modder knows the sinking feeling when the game suddenly closes and a crash report appears. That text file holds the key to fixing your broken modpack, but only if it actually contains the right clues. Over the years, Forge has changed how crash reports are generated, sometimes leaving out critical information that makes troubleshooting a guessing game. Enter MoreCrashInfo, a lightweight utility mod designed to restore clarity and inject much-needed detail back into your crash logs.
Why Vanilla Forge Crash Reports Fall Short
If you have ever tried to diagnose a mod conflict on Forge versions 1.13.2 through 1.14.3, you may have noticed that the mod list and coremod list simply vanished from crash reports. This was a deliberate change in Forge’s code, but it left players and server admins scrambling. Without a clear list of loaded modifications, pinpointing which mod caused a crash became a tedious process of binary elimination. Forge 1.14.4 partially addressed this by reintroducing the mod list, yet the formatting was a mess — a dense, unreadable wall of text when dozens of mods were active. Even worse, coremods remained hidden, and with the rise of Mixin-based modifications in Forge 1.15.2 and beyond, crash reports offered zero visibility into which mixin configurations were loaded.
This information gap isn’t just an inconvenience; it directly slows down the debugging workflow. When a crash stems from a coremod altering base classes or a mixin failing to inject properly, the standard report gives you almost nothing to work with. MoreCrashInfo steps in to fill that void, turning opaque crash dumps into structured, readable reports that empower you to solve problems faster.
What MoreCrashInfo Adds to Your Crash Reports
The mod’s core mission is simple: present every relevant piece of data in a clean, pretty-printed format. Once installed, any future crash report will automatically include three major sections that Forge alone either omits or jumbles together.
1. A Formatted Mod List
Instead of a single unbroken line of mod IDs, MoreCrashInfo organizes your active mods into an easy-to-scan list. Each entry shows the mod name and its version, making it effortless to spot outdated or suspicious additions. This alone can cut troubleshooting time in half.
2. The Coremod List
Coremods operate at a deeper level than typical mods, often patching Minecraft’s base code. When something goes wrong here, the results can be catastrophic. MoreCrashInfo explicitly lists every loaded coremod, so you can instantly see if a particular coremod is present and potentially interfering with others.
3. The Mixin Configuration List
Since Forge 1.15.2, Mixin has become a standard way to modify class files. However, mixin errors are notoriously tricky to diagnose because they happen during class loading. MoreCrashInfo dumps all active mixin configs into the report, complete with their package paths. This transparency is invaluable for tracking down failed injections or conflicts between multiple mixins targeting the same class.
All of this is rendered with careful indentation and spacing, so you don’t have to squint at a monochrome wall of text. The pretty printing extends to timestamps, memory stats, and the stack trace itself, making the entire report more human-friendly.
Automatic Crash Analysis for Common Errors
Beyond just listing information, MoreCrashInfo attempts to actively help you fix certain crashes. The mod includes a built-in analyzer for java.lang.VerifyError, a particularly frustrating error that often appears when a class fails bytecode verification. When this exception is detected, the mod adds a dedicated section to the report explaining what likely went wrong and suggesting actionable steps to resolve it. While not every crash can be auto-solved, this feature demonstrates the developer’s commitment to turning crash reports from mere logs into diagnostic tools.
If you encounter a crash that the mod doesn’t yet cover, the author encourages opening an issue with your report. The goal is to gradually expand the library of recognized crash patterns, making MoreCrashInfo smarter with each update.
Installation and Compatibility
MoreCrashInfo is built for the Forge mod loader and supports a wide range of Minecraft versions, from 1.13.2 all the way up to 1.19.3. It works with Java 8 through 19, so you won’t be locked out by newer runtime environments. Adding the mod to your instance is as simple as dropping the JAR file into your mods folder. For players who prefer a streamlined setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a convenient way to install MoreCrashInfo directly from its menu, along with a flexible platform to manage your entire mod collection without manual file hunting. Once installed, the mod requires no configuration — it immediately enhances every crash report generated thereafter.
Why Every Modded Player Needs MoreCrashInfo
Crash reports are the unsung heroes of the modded Minecraft experience. A well-structured report can save hours of frustration, and MoreCrashInfo ensures your reports are as informative as possible. By restoring the mod list, exposing coremods and mixins, and even offering automated analysis, this mod transforms a cryptic error log into a clear roadmap for fixing your game.
Whether you’re maintaining a heavy 200-mod kitchen-sink pack or just running a handful of tweaks, having MoreCrashInfo in your arsenal means you’ll spend less time staring at stack traces and more time actually playing. It’s a tiny addition with an outsized impact on stability and sanity — a true essential for the modern modder.