Behind every great Minecraft map mod sits a quiet workhorse doing the heavy lifting. XaeroLib Mod is the shared library that powers both Xaero's Minimap and Xaero's World Map, bundling the common code both mods depend on into a single, lightweight package. If you run either of Xaero's mapping tools, this library is a required dependency you will need installed before anything else.
Key Features
- Shared codebase for Xaero's mods — Consolidates the common logic used by both Xaero's Minimap and Xaero's World Map, keeping everything in sync and reducing redundancy.
- Required dependency — Acts as a mandatory library that must be present for either Xaero map mod to load and function correctly.
- Multi-version Forge support — Available for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.16.5, and 1.18.2, covering a wide range of popular modded Minecraft versions.
- Appears to be lightweight — As a library-only mod with no standalone features, it adds minimal overhead to your mod setup.
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How to Install
- Download and install Minecraft Forge for your target Minecraft version.
- Download XaeroLib for the matching Minecraft version from the link below.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into your.minecraft/modsfolder. - Install Xaero's Minimap, Xaero's World Map, or both into the same mods folder.
- Launch Minecraft with your Forge profile and confirm all mods load without errors.
Requirements
| Mod Loader | Dependencies | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | Minecraft Forge | 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.12.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Keeps Xaero's Minimap and World Map working together seamlessly
- Covers multiple Minecraft versions from 1.12.2 to 1.18.2
- Simple drop-in installation with no configuration needed
- Maintained by the same developer (xaero96) as the map mods themselves
Cons
- No standalone functionality — only useful if you run Xaero's map mods
- Currently limited to Forge with no Fabric version available
- One extra file to manage in your mods folder
Download
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FAQ
Do I need XaeroLib if I only use Xaero's Minimap?
Yes. XaeroLib is a required dependency for both Xaero's Minimap and Xaero's World Map. Without it installed, neither mod will load.
Does XaeroLib add any features on its own?
No. XaeroLib is purely a shared library containing common code. It has no in-game features, settings, or interface — it simply enables Xaero's map mods to function.
Which version of XaeroLib should I download?
Always match the XaeroLib version to your Minecraft version. If you play on 1.18.2, download the 1.18.2 build. The same applies for 1.16.5 and 1.12.2.
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