Balm is a library mod for mod developers that simplifies the process of creating multi-loader mods by providing common interfaces and events and removing the need for most mod-loader specific code.

It is not a magic solution for running Forge and Fabric mods together. As a user, you only need to install this mod if you use a mod that requires it.

Versions for Minecraft 1.16 and below are not needed - mods will run without Balm on those versions!

Key Points

No custom Gradle tooling, official mod loader plugins only
Uses Mojang Mappings, supports Jared's Multiloader-Template
All-inclusive from networking to configs, no third party dependencies
Battle-tested across Blay's 20+ mods ranging from content additions to quality of life utilities
Supports NeoForge and Fabric without duplicate code
Snapshot builds for pre-releases and release candidates
Unified support for Third Party Mods like Curios or Jade
Available on CurseForge and Modrinth (incl. Third Party Access)

How to make a mod with Balm (as a mod developer)

Check out the documentation for a Getting Started guide and a project generator.
You can also use this template repository as a starting point or reference.
Consider browsing Blay's existing mods' source code to learn how specific things are done.
Join Blay and other developers using Balm on the Balm Developers Discord server.