Abstract Present study uses the minimal geometric deformation scheme within theparadigm of f (R, Lₘ, T) gravity to model anisotropic compact starsusing class-1 embedding spacetime. We introduce deformation of radial component ofmetric tensor which results in the decoupling of Einstein field equations andintroduces an andditional gravitational source. The involved constants are then evaluatedby adopting the data of seven realistic star candidates through matching of inner regionwith outer Schwarzschild line element. A comprehensive investigation of three compactstars is done graphically to examine the impact of coupling parameter andthe deformation parameter n, revealing positive well-behaved energy densities andpressures, satisfying energy conditions. The study found that negative couplingparameter values allow more mass accumulation while maintaining the crucialphysical characteristics such as stability through Herrera's cracking condition andthe extended Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equation. This study emphasizes theimportance of gravitational decoupling for mass, redshift and compactness, providingvital insights into the internal structure of stellar bodies within this new generalizedgravity framework.
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