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How to install "Nickly Optimized"

This is a modpack like OptiFine, but much better and faster. 1.8.9, 1.16.5-1.21.x, 26.1.2 release!

Author

nick9509

Downloads

10.3K

Last Updated

Apr 22, 2026

License

BSD-3-Clause

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.2 1.18.2 1.17.1
lightweight multiplayer optimization

Quick Install ID

#nicklyoptimized

Install Nickly Optimized in GDLauncher

Nickly Optimized runs on Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Nickly Optimized supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #nicklyoptimized, find Nickly Optimized in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Nickly Optimized supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Nickly Optimized only runs on Fabric; mods built for other loaders won't work. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickly Optimized free?

Yes. Nickly Optimized is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Nickly Optimized support?

Nickly Optimized supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.2, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Nickly Optimized require Forge or Fabric?

Nickly Optimized requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.

How do I install Nickly Optimized?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #nicklyoptimized. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Nickly Optimized?

Nickly Optimized is made by nick9509. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/nicklyoptimized).

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