What is Mohist?
Mohist is a hybrid Minecraft server that combines Forge (for mods) and Bukkit (for plugins) on a single server. It's actively maintained and supports a wider range of Minecraft versions than its main competitor, Magma.
Why Mohist exists
Pure Forge can't run plugins. Pure Paper can't run mods. But what if you want both — say, a modded RPG server with rank plugins, economy plugins, and grief protection? That's where hybrid servers like Mohist come in.
What you get with Mohist
- Run any Forge mod (with some compatibility caveats)
- Run any Bukkit/Spigot plugin alongside
- Access mods AND plugins from the same admin commands
- Wide Minecraft version support — 1.7.10 to 1.20.1+
Common Mohist use cases
- Public modpack servers that need permissions and grief protection
- RPG servers combining custom mod content with economy plugins
- SMP servers that want a few specific mods plus admin tools
- Communities running curated content with custom plugin features
Mohist vs Magma
Both are Forge+Bukkit hybrids. Mohist is more actively developed. See our Mohist vs Magma comparison for details.
Caveats
- Compatibility — some mods won't load on hybrid servers
- Performance — slight overhead vs pure Forge or pure Paper
- Plugin/mod conflicts — features that overlap can clash