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Fabric Loader is a lightweight, experimental modding toolchain for Minecraft. A lot of mods have already been made for Fabric, and it supports many versions of Minecraft.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Fix Fabric Loader Crashing on StartupFind the Real Cause in the Log A crash before the title screen almost always points to a mod problem, not the loader…How to Install Fabric Loader and Launch a Modded Minecraft ProfileGetting the Loader Ready Fabric Loader is the foundation that lets Fabric mods run, but it does not add content by…How to Tell If a Mod Is Compatible With Fabric LoaderReading Mod Metadata Not every Minecraft mod works with Fabric. Fabric Loader loads mods built against the Fabric…How to Update Fabric Loader and Your Mods SafelyBack Up First Updating can break worlds if a mod changes how it stores data. Before touching anything, copy your…

Frequently asked questions

How do I know Fabric Loader is actually installed and working?
Launch the game and check the main menu or the mods list — Fabric Loader shows up as an entry there, and the version string appears in the bottom corner of the title screen. If you see your Fabric mods listed alongside it, the loader is running correctly.
Do I need Fabric API if I already have Fabric Loader?
Yes, they are separate things. Fabric Loader only loads mods, while Fabric API provides the shared hooks and utilities most mods depend on, so many mods will crash or do nothing without it.
Where do I put mod files for Fabric Loader to find them?
Drop the mod .jar files into the mods folder inside your Minecraft game directory for that profile. Fabric Loader scans that folder on startup, so anything placed elsewhere will be ignored.
Why do my mods not show up even though Fabric Loader is installed?
The most common causes are putting jars in the wrong folder, using a Forge-only mod, or launching the vanilla profile instead of the Fabric one. Check that the mod is built for Fabric and that you selected the Fabric profile in your launcher.

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