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Download the Fabric Installer
Head to the official Fabric website and download the installer for your operating system. The installer is a small executable file that handles everything automatically. Make sure you’re downloading from fabricmc.net to avoid any unofficial versions that might contain malware.
Run the Installer
Double-click the downloaded installer file. You’ll see a simple interface with several options:
- Minecraft Version: Select the version you want to play (latest stable is recommended)
- Loader Version: Keep the default unless you need a specific version
- Install Location: This should automatically detect your Minecraft folder
Click “Install” and wait for the process to complete. The installer will create a new profile in your Minecraft launcher.
Launch Fabric
Open your Minecraft launcher and look for the new Fabric profile in the dropdown menu. It’ll be named something like “fabric-loader-[version]”. Select this profile and click “Play” to launch Minecraft with Fabric installed.
Installing Fabric Mods
Once Fabric is running, you can add mods by placing them in your mods folder:
- Navigate to your Minecraft directory (.minecraft on Windows)
- Open the “mods” folder (create it if it doesn’t exist)
- Drop your .jar mod files into this folder
- Restart Minecraft to load the new mods
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If the installer can’t find your Minecraft installation, manually browse to your .minecraft folder. On Windows, it’s usually in %appdata%\.minecraft. Make sure you’ve run Minecraft at least once before installing Fabric, as this creates the necessary folders.
For mod compatibility issues, check that your mods are designed for your specific Minecraft and Fabric versions. Most mod pages clearly list their requirements.
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TL;DR
Download the Fabric installer from fabricmc.net, run it to create a new Minecraft profile, then launch the Fabric profile from your launcher to start playing with mod support.
