Mac Native

Mac Native

Mac Native is an optimization modpack tailored for macOS architecture (both Apple Silicon and Intel). The project focuses on replacing the default rendering pipeline with a native implementation to enhance performance and system-level integration.

Key Performance Features

Hardware Optimization

The modpack targets specific optimizations for Mac devices. The system aims to improve thermal efficiency and resource allocation on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and compatible Intel chips.

Operating System Integration

• Haptic Support: Integrates with the Force Touch engine to deliver subtle tactile feedback when scrolling through the hotbar on built-in MacBook trackpads.
• Resource Management: Tunes unified memory allocation to reduce CPU overhead and optimize power consumption during gameplay.

Note: Trackpad Haptic Feedback is exclusive to the Modrinth distribution due to host-platform availability.

Technical Benchmarks

Results achieved during comparative testing using the native resolution of the test hardware.

Comparative Metrics (Apple M1 @ Native Res):

• Fabulously Optimized
  • Renderer: Sodium (OpenGL 4.1 Metal)
  • Recorded Performance: ~339-375 FPS
  • Server Tick (MSPT): 3.4ms

• Mac Native
  • Renderer: Vulkan Engine (Direct API Access)
  • Recorded Performance: ~502 FPS
  • Server Tick (MSPT): 4.0ms

Included Mods & Project Architecture

Performance Engine & Optimization

• VulkanMod — Core engine replacement enabling Vulkan API support.
• ImmediatelyFast — Optimizes HUD and font rendering performance.
• FerriteCore — Reduces overall RAM usage.
• BadOptimizations — Micro-optimizations for the rendering pipeline.
• ModernFix — All-in-one performance fixes and launch time improvements.
• AsyncParticles — Offloads particle calculations to background threads.
• Async Pack Scan — Multi-threaded resource pack loading.
• FastQuit — Background world saving for instant level unloading.
• FastChest — Optimizes rendering for storage containers.

Network & Multiplayer

• VMP (Very Many Players) — Network stack and packet handling optimizations.
• e4mc — Expose local LAN worlds to the internet easily.
• NetherPortalFix — Resolves player positioning issues when traveling through portals in multiplayer.

Apple Native & Visual Features

• retiNO — High-DPI scaling support for Retina Displays.
• Entity Model Features (EMF) — Custom entity model support.
• Entity Texture Features (ETF) — OptiFine-compatible random and custom textures.
• Entity Sound Features (ESF) — Dynamic entity sound effect extensions.
• CustomSkinLoader — Loads custom player skins from multiple sources.

Quality of Life & Fixes

• Debugify — Patches native vanilla client bugs.
• Language Reload — Instant language switching without game freezes.
• McMouser — Smooth scrolling and mouse input fixes.
• Controlling — Keybind search and collision management.
• Mod Menu — Clean interface to view and manage installed mods.

Libraries & Technical Frameworks

• Fabric API
• Fabric Language Kotlin
• YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)
• Cloth Config API
• Forge Config API Port
• Default Options
• Balm
• MidnightLib
• Not Enough Vulkan
• Searchables
• Text Placeholder API
• LibJF