Build & Development Overview

This section summarizes source code builds, platform requirements, and development conventions across Luminara's maintained branches.

Routine Server Deployment Does Not Require Building

For production deployment, please download officially released pre-compiled mod JAR files directly from GitHub Releases. Building from source is intended only for development, custom modifications, or validating cutting-edge features.

Branch Build Matrix

Luminara follows a dual-branch parallel maintenance strategy, with each branch targeting different Minecraft versions, mod loader ecosystems, and Java toolchains:

Branch	Target Platform	Supported Loaders	JDK Version	Dedicated Build Guide
stable/Trials	Minecraft 1.20.1	Forge 47.x	64-bit JDK 17	Go to Trials Build Guide
stable/FeudalKings	Minecraft 1.21.1	NeoForge 21.1.x Fabric 0.16.x+	64-bit JDK 21 / 25	Go to FeudalKings Build Guide

Never Mix Branches and Artifacts

• Trials artifacts are strictly for Minecraft 1.20.1 Forge environments.
• FeudalKings artifacts are strictly for Minecraft 1.21.1 NeoForge or Fabric environments.
• The two branches utilize distinct Gradle plugin architectures and build tasks; please check out the corresponding branch and run its respective tasks. :::

Branch Build Entry Points

Please navigate to the build guide corresponding to your target Minecraft version:

• 🛠️ stable/Trials Build & Development Guide
• 🛠️ stable/FeudalKings Build & Development Guide