To Install Mods: Sklauncher How

Unlike the official Minecraft Launcher or some other third-party launchers, SKlauncher does not have a built-in "Modpack" or "Auto-install Mod" button for specific mods. Instead, you must install mods manually by managing your game versions and folders. Prerequisite: Install Fabric or Forge You cannot just drag mods into the standard Minecraft version. Mods require a mod loader (like Forge or Fabric). SKlauncher makes this easy:

Open SKlauncher . Go to the Installations tab (top menu). Click "New Installation" . In the "Version" dropdown, search for either "Fabric" or "Forge" .

Note: Fabric is generally preferred for modern Minecraft (1.14+), while Forge is common for older versions or massive modpacks.

Select the version you want (e.g., fabric-loader-0.15.7-1.20.4 ) and click Create . Launch the game once with this new profile and then close it. This ensures the necessary folders are created. sklauncher how to install mods

Method 1: Manually Installing Mods (The Standard Way) This is the most reliable way to install individual mods. Step 1: Download the Mods

Go to a mod site like CurseForge or Modrinth . Download the .jar file for the mod. Crucial: Ensure the mod version matches your game version (e.g., if you installed Fabric 1.20.4, download the 1.20.4 version of the mod).

Step 2: Open the Game Directory

In SKlauncher, go to the Installations tab. Hover your mouse over the profile you just created (the Fabric/Forge one). Click the Folder Icon (Open Folder) that appears on the right side.

Alternatively: Click the "Game Directory" button in the launcher settings if visible.

Step 3: Locate/Create the "Mods" Folder

In the folder that opens, look for a folder named mods . If it does not exist, create a new folder and name it exactly mods (lowercase).

Step 4: Install the Mod