SmartBrainLib (Forge/Fabric/Quilt)
Modby Scimiguy
A smarter brain system for Minecraft
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
68,085,153
CurseForge ID
661293
Modrinth Downloads
4,731,088
Modrinth ID
PuyPazRT
Last Updated
Jun 12, 2026
Description
A brain library for Minecraft, making the brain system easier to use and manage.
If you have issues or want to contribute, please jump on the Github Page and make your voice heard
What is this?
The brain system in Minecraft is an almost cryptic new entity AI system that Mojang introduced to handle more complex mobs, and allow for more advanced entity handling. Unfortunately Mojang's implementation is lacking, and overly complex. Additionally, it's also done in a rather inefficient way, which means that overall the system is not worth using in place of the existing goals system. This library aims to overhaul the brain system, making it actually usable, and configurable. Note however, that the existing goal system will still be simpler at face value - the brain system is intended for more complex interactions, but it can also be fun to experiment with.So what does SmartBrainLib do?
SBL is a multi-facet approach to the brain system, and will continue to expand and improve as I use it. Here are its main features:Auto-handles memory types
Don't worry about having to work out which memory modules to register for your entity.Dynamic sensors
Sensors can now be dynamically configured and handled. This allows for much more advanced and flexible sensorsAdvanced behaviours
Utilise built-in, or create new behaviours based on an extensible behaviour class, which builds in callbacks, predication, cooldowns, and more.Runtime-safe behaviour modification
Add, remove, and modify behaviours dynamically from an existing entity.Optimisation
SBL replaces almost the entirety of the vanilla brain system's functions, using high-efficiency functions to remove the inefficiencies in as many areas as possible of the brain. Done right, an SBL entity could be even more efficient than one using goals!Additional sensors, behaviours, and memory types
SBL builds in additional modules for use in any entity, with more to come over time.Added utility functions
As well as the expected brain functionality, SBL additionally adds additional helpers, such as:- Optimised level entity-getter functions
- Developer-friendly Random library
- Brain interface utility for adding/removing brain content from non-SBL entities
How do I use it?
The library is documented on its Wiki PageIf you have issues or want to contribute, please jump on the Github Page and make your voice heard
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Fabric
Forge
Neoforge
Quilt
Game Versions
1.16.5
1.18.2
1.19
1.19.1
1.19.2
1.19.3
1.19.4
1.20
1.20.1
1.20.2
+16 more
Similar Mods
Just Enough Items (JEI)
View Items and Recipes
Mod
637,534,351
Mouse Tweaks
Enhances inventory management by adding various functions to the mouse buttons.
Mod
498,673,533
Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)
Config Screen API for Minecraft
Mod
476,820,846
AppleSkin
Adds some useful information about food/hunger to the HUD
Mod
462,825,209
GeckoLib
A 3D animation library for entities, blocks, items, armor, and more!
Mod
414,864,209
Controlling
Adds a search bar to the Key-Bindings menu
Mod
407,027,348
Included in Modpacks
Semi Realistic Space Exploration Modpack
Prominence™ II: Hasturian Era
Society: Sunlit Valley
Fantasia +
Age of Scales & Bones
Tralty's Modded Adventure 2
RPG Heroes
[XM] xK0KLIN Modpack's
Cogwork Continuum
HexCraft
notha vanilla+ modpack
Rebio SMP
Sinborn Odyssey 2
Quadra Isles
COBBLEPOKEMON
Society: Sunlit Cobblemon
Conquest of the Bleak Isles
Crafted Chaos
Cataclysmic
Weedie's Industrial Fantasy
Yucataland
Vanilla Vibes
CatzyCraft
Cups & Wine
Magic of Create
Horror: Perfected
MWR - Mods Within Reason
The Clash of Epochs
Technical Electrical
Create Train
43rd Flying Modpack Reborn
Warcrimes Central
Suscraft Recharged
Limbones Server Modpack
Turkuć SMP: PENTIMENTO
The Lost Realms
[balls_game_2]
Magic & Flight
KRILLKRAFT
Decked Out Vanilla+
DarkMetaKnight's Adventure Pack
True: Calamity
Elden Witchcraft