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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Fabric API

Lightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.

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Updated 4 days ago
Latest stable file [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Fabric API [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Fabric API required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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Loader for this release Fabric
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What else does Fabric API [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2 need?

[26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Fabric API without breaking your instance.

Built for Fabric API [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Fabric API add?

Fabric API is the core library for the most common hooks and inter-compatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.

  • Fabric’s APIs are lightweight and modular, making porting faster and game instances leaner.
  • Fabric development targets snapshots as well as release versions, allowing earlier mod updates and more informed community planning.
  • The Fabric toolchain is available for everyone to use - even if you only want to use some of it!

Installation

Fabric comes in two parts:

  • Fabric Loader: Minecraft version independent, provides the essentials of mod loading and rudimentary modding
  • Fabric API: Minecraft version specific, a mod like any other, provides all sorts of APIs for interoperability and convenience (this CurseForge project)

Instructions:

  1. Install Fabric Loader from the Fabric website - there is an installer for the vanilla launcher and dedicated servers, other launchers including the Curse App may do this automatically
  2. Optionally try to run the game to verify the installation and create the mods folder. There should be Fabric related log entries and the main menu will mention Fabric at the bottom next to the Minecraft version.
  3. Download Fabric API for the desired Minecraft version from this page and put the jar file in the mods folder like any ordinary mod

More information and full installation instructions can be found on the Fabric website and support is available through the Fabric discord server.

This is SEPARATE from the Fabric loader! You need both for most mods! Keep in mind the project requires the Fabric mod loader!

Project description from CurseForge.

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