Installing Fabric Mods

This guide will walk you through the process of installing mods for Fabric using the Minecraft Launcher. For third-party launchers, consult their specific documentation.

1. Download the Mod

WARNING

Only download mods from sources you trust.

Most mods also require the Fabric API, which can be downloaded from Modrinth or CurseForge.

When downloading mods, ensure that:

• They are compatible with the Minecraft version you are using. For instance, a mod compatible with Minecraft 1.20 may not work with Minecraft 1.20.2.
• They are designed for Fabric and not another mod loader.
• They are meant for the Java Edition of Minecraft.

2. Move the Mod to the mods Folder

The mods folder is located in different places depending on your operating system. You can paste these paths into your file explorer's address bar to navigate directly to the folder.

Windows

%appdata%\.minecraft\mods

macOS

~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods

Linux

~/.minecraft/mods

After locating the mods folder, move the mod .jar files into this directory.

3. Launch Minecraft

With the mods in place, open the Minecraft Launcher. Select the Fabric profile from the dropdown menu in the bottom left corner, and then click "Play" to start the game.

Troubleshooting

If you experience issues during installation, seek help in the Fabric Discord in the #player-support channel.

Additional Resources

Fabric API Installation Guide by IMB11