Installation
How to Install Minecraft Mods
Fabric and Forge setup from scratch. Which folder the JAR goes in, how to check dependencies, and what to do when the game crashes on launch. Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Minecraft Guides
Step-by-step instructions for Java and Bedrock. No vague advice — exact folders, exact loaders, and what to do when something breaks. Every guide lists the Minecraft versions it applies to.
Installation
Installation
How to Install Minecraft Shaders
Install Iris or OptiFine, find the shaderpacks folder, and load a shader pack. Covers what to do when a pack does not appear in the list.
Installation
How to Install Minecraft Maps
Java maps go in saves. Bedrock maps are .mcworld files you double-click. Covers both editions and why a map does not appear.
Installation
How to Install Minecraft Texture Packs
Java packs go in resourcepacks as ZIPs. Bedrock packs are .mcpack files. Covers load order and why a pack does not appear.
Shaders & Compatibility
Shaders
Iris vs OptiFine for Shaders
Iris runs on Fabric and NeoForge, works with Sodium, and supports most OptiFine shader packs. OptiFine is a single installer but loses Sodium's performance. Feature comparison table and shader compatibility notes.
Compatibility
How to Choose a Minecraft Version
Java vs Bedrock, version compatibility for mods, shaders, and maps, and why older versions still matter for modpacks. How to change versions in the launcher.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Fix "Mod Crashed" on Startup
How to find the crash report, read the stack trace, and identify the failing mod. Covers Mixin crashes, missing dependencies, and the binary search method.
Before you install anything
Three checks prevent most problems.
Match the version exactly
A mod built for 1.20.1 will not load on 1.20.2. Check the mod page for the exact Minecraft version and loader. "Latest" is not a version — it is a guess .
Check dependencies
Mods like Cloth Config, Architectury, and GeckoLib are required by other mods. The mod page lists them under Relations or Dependencies. Missing one causes a crash, not a warning .
Do not mix loaders
Fabric mods do not run on Forge and vice versa. Pick one loader per instance. Sinytra Connector exists but covers limited scenarios only .
Related resources
Minecraft Mods
Browse performance, utility, and library mods with download counts and loader compatibility.
Minecraft Shaders
Shader packs for Iris and OptiFine with GPU requirements listed for each one.
Texture Packs
Vanilla-plus and realistic packs with resolution and performance notes.