This guide will show you how to install fabric for Minecraft Java Edition, and how to install the Fabric API, which is required for most mods.

Part 1
Part 1 of 2:

Facric installer

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    Go to the Fabric homepage (fabricmc.net). You will be greeted with a simplistic page with details about the mod loader.
  2. 2
    Click on "Download Here." You should be on the download page.
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  3. 3
    Click on your preferred download option. If you have a Mac, the Jar option is recommended.
    • If it asks you to choose your download path, Locate and choose your downloads folder.
  4. 4
    Locate and open your Installer. If you are using this installer for multiple versions of Minecraft, then keep the installer for future use.
  5. 5
    Choose your settings. If your .minecraft folder is in a different location, click on "Select install location." Otherwise, leave it unchanged. Once you have chosen your preferred settings, click on Install.
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Part 2
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Fabric API

  1. 1
    Return to the fabric homepage. There you should see "Fabric API for Minecraft 1.14 and above." Click on it.
  2. 2
    Once you are redirected to CurseForge, go to "Files" under the title.
  3. 3
    Scroll down until you see your version of Minecraft for Fabric you installed. Example: 1.16.5
  4. 4
    Click on the download button that corresponds to your version of Minecraft Fabric. You will see a countdown that will download the file when it finishes. Refer to Part 1 Step 3 for more info.
  5. 5
    Close your browser window after installation. Find your Jar file, and open a new File Explorer window.
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    Locate your .minecraft folder in the window you opened and go to the "mods" folder.
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    Drag your API into your mods folder. This is the last step in this process, and if done correctly, you can now play your Minecraft mods.
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