• VERSIONING
  • CHANGELOGS
  • COMPATIBILITY
  • HUMAN

How to track mod updates and changelogs with your AI

Connect CurseForge to your AI client once. From there, your agent handles the heavy lifting of checking for new files and reading update notes.

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Short answer

How can I track mod updates and changelogs with my AI?

Your AI uses CurseForge to fetch current file lists and specific changelog text for any mod you specify. You get a direct way to see what changed in a new version and what files are available. This breakdown shows how the data moves from the mod page to your chat.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of tracking updates.

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on deciding which updates to install.

VERSIONING

Latest file lists

The AI pulls the current file list for a mod. You get a clear view of the most recent versions available.

CHANGELOGS

Update summaries

The AI reads the raw changelog text. You get a plain English summary of what was added or fixed.

COMPATIBILITY

Version comparison

The AI compares different file versions. You see exactly how a new release differs from the one you're using.

HUMAN

Manual decisions

The AI provides the raw data and summaries. You decide if an update is safe for your specific modpack.

The workflow

What your AI does when a mod changes.

Your agent acts as the bridge between the CurseForge database and your chat window.

  1. Identify files

    The AI scans the mod's repository to see all currently uploaded files and their specific version numbers.

    list_mod_files

  2. Retrieve logs

    The AI pulls the specific text describing the changes for a particular file version.

    get_mod_file_changelog

  3. Analyze updates

    The AI reads the changelog text to find specific fixes or feature additions.

    get_mod_file_changelog

  4. Verify versions

    The AI checks the file list to confirm if a newer version has been released since your last check.

    list_mod_files

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to start monitoring your mods.

Starting points

Swap out the mod names and file IDs for the ones you actually use.

CurseForge Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d85JdRtavRV0RSyr9JLX8LA3kSoZ5l5EKyfis1Ou/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CurseForge capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "curseforge-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d85JdRtavRV0RSyr9JLX8LA3kSoZ5l5EKyfis1Ou/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the files available for the Minecraft mod 'Alexs Mobs'.

  • What changed in the latest version of the 'Create' mod?

  • Check the changelog for file ID 123456 on CurseForge.

  • Compare the latest file version for 'Twilight Forest' against the previous one.

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Start here

Connect CurseForge once, then ask.

Connect your account once. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can immediately start asking your AI about mod files.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the mod files for me?

    No. The AI can only read the file information and changelog text.

  • 02

    Can the AI update my modpack automatically?

    No. The AI provides the update info, but you have to handle the actual installation yourself.

  • 03

    Can the AI see private or unlisted mods?

    No. The AI only sees the data it can access through the CurseForge tools.

  • 04

    Can I track multiple mods at once?

    Yes. You can ask your AI to check several different mods in a single chat.

  • 05

    Does the AI know if a mod is compatible with my version of Forge?

    The AI can read the version requirements in the file list, but it cannot verify compatibility through testing.

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