Verity JE Mod | AI Horror Companion Guide & Features

Verity JE is a Minecraft Java mod that adds an AI-driven horror companion you can converse with through text or voice. It requires either a free Groq API key or Ollama running locally to power the AI, plus GeckoLib and Cloth Config API as mod dependencies.

If you want a Minecraft experience where your companion actually talks back, Verity JE is built for you. This mod adds Verity, an AI-powered personal assistant that lives inside your world in its own animated box. You can hold real conversations with it, and it answers your questions while asking its own. The catch is that things do not stay friendly for long. Verity JE is an official adaptation of ThatMob's Verity concept, created with explicit permission and a contractual agreement from the original creator.

Your AI Companion That Talks Back

Verity appears as a small yellow smiling sphere that spawns from its own animated box. You converse with it through text or voice, and the AI processes your input to generate responses in real time. The chat component supports all languages. Speech-to-text and text-to-speech were only tested in English, so expect the voice features to work best there.

The animation work relies on GeckoLib, which handles the 3D models for both Verity and the Demon. If you have ever used GeckoLib in another modpack, you already know how it powers smooth animated entities.

The Demon and Gameplay Changes

Verity JE is not just a friendly chatbot. It is described as a cute little horror project. Verity can spawn or cause a monster called the Verity Demon, and the connection between Verity and the Demon is central to the experience. The Demon model was created by RoseRocket.

The mod also introduces gameplay-altering changes beyond the Demon. Extreme darkness is one of them, matching the atmosphere from ThatMob's original video. These changes affect normal gameplay in ways that make the world feel more threatening as your playthrough progresses.

Verity JE Dependencies & API Setup

Before installing the Verity JE mod, you need two things sorted: the mod dependencies every install requires, and the AI backend that powers Verity's conversations. Here is the quick breakdown.

Required mod dependencies (both mandatory, regardless of AI choice):

• GeckoLib handles 3D animation for Verity and the Demon models
• Cloth Config API provides the in-game config screen where you enter your API key or switch to local mode

AI backend (pick one):

• Groq Cloud API uses a free key from the Groq Console, requires an internet connection
• Ollama (local mode) runs fully offline, needs hardware that can handle a roughly 20GB language model

If you choose Ollama for Verity JE, a community-built model called timheinrich2011/verity-3b was made specifically for this mod. It is based on qwen2.5:3b with a 32K context window and was tuned to comply with the Verity mod's prompt system.

The sections below cover each setup option in full detail.

Cloud API or Full Local Mode

You have two ways to power Verity's AI. The first is through Groq's cloud API, which requires a free API key from the Groq Console. You need an internet connection for this route. The second option is running everything fully locally using Ollama, which needs no internet but demands hardware capable of running a large language model.

A community-built Ollama model called timheinrich2011/verity-3b exists specifically for this mod. It is based on qwen2.5:3b, has a 32K context window, and takes up roughly 20GB of storage. It was tuned with instructions to comply with the Verity mod's prompt.

Two dependencies are required regardless of which AI route you pick. GeckoLib handles 3D animation, and Cloth Config API provides the in-game configuration interface where you enter your API key.

API Key Setup

Verity JE needs a free API key from the Groq Console to power its cloud-based AI responses. Head to the Groq Console, create an account, and generate a key. Then launch Minecraft, open Mod Menu, select Verity, click Config, and paste your Groq API key into the appropriate field. If you prefer to run Verity fully offline, you can skip the API key entirely and use Ollama instead. Just follow the Ollama setup tutorial linked on the project page.

How to Install Verity JE

1. Install your preferred mod loader. The Forge branch is the more stable and recently updated option. The NeoForge branch exists but the official page warns it is deprecated and has many bugs.
2. Download Verity JE from the official project page along with GeckoLib and Cloth Config API. Make sure all three match your loader.
3. Place all JAR files in your mods folder.
4. Launch the game and install Mod Menu if you want an easy way to access the config screen.
5. Open Mod Menu, select Verity, click Config, and enter your Groq API key in the appropriate field. If you prefer local mode, follow the Ollama setup tutorial linked on the project page instead.
6. If Verity uses the default Minecraft narrator voice instead of its own TTS, check your config settings to make sure the TTS and API key are properly configured.

For full loader walkthroughs, see our Minecraft Forge install guide or our NeoForge install guide.

FAQ

Does Verity JE need to be installed on the server? No. The mod is required on the client side and optional on the server side. The AI processing happens through your own API key or local model, not through the server.

Can I use Verity JE alongside other mods in a modpack? The mod requires GeckoLib and Cloth Config API as dependencies. No specific compatibility conflicts are documented. Because it alters gameplay with effects like extreme darkness, you should test it alongside other gameplay mods to make sure the atmosphere changes do not clash.

Is the mod still being maintained? Yes. The last update was in July 2026. The official page warns that one of the two available branches is deprecated and has many bugs. Check the project page to identify the recommended branch before installing.

How much does it cost to run? Nothing. Groq offers free API keys through their console. If you prefer to run locally with Ollama, that is also free, though you need hardware capable of running a roughly 20GB model.

What Minecraft version does Verity JE support? Check the official project page for the current supported Minecraft versions. The mod receives regular updates, so version compatibility may change over time. Make sure you download the branch that matches your loader and Minecraft version.

Verity JE turns a simple AI chatbot into a slow-burn horror experience inside Minecraft. Grab it from the official project page, and check our how to install Minecraft mods guide if you need help getting started. If you enjoy horror mods that change how your world feels, From the Shadows is another worth trying. See how long you trust your new friend.

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