NeoForge fallback manifest
server/mods-manifest-neoforge.ps1 — separate fallback downloads.
When to use it
NeoForge is the last loader fallback when an essential mod or modpack is not available for Fabric. Choose it only after checking the exact Minecraft 26.2 compatibility of the required mods.
NeoForge is not Forge. They are separate loaders, and Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge mods are not automatically interchangeable.
Runtime behavior
| Item | NeoForge behavior |
|---|---|
| Installer | Jarock downloads the official 26.2 installer and invokes its server installation mode. |
| Entry point | The official generated server/run.bat, libraries, and JVM arguments are used. |
| Portable server.jar | Not invented or renamed; the official NeoForge runtime is preserved. |
| Mod files | Only the NeoForge-specific manifest is used. |
| Switching loaders | Back up the world, run cleanup, then select the other loader. |
Verification
Like the Fabric manifest, each pinned file is checked before the server starts. If an official download changes or a hash does not match, Jarock stops and prints a suggested fix rather than launching an uncertain file.
Further reading
NeoForge fallback guide · Fabric first-choice manifest · Loader FAQ