Install OptiFabric in GDLauncher
OptiFabric runs on Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that OptiFabric supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#optifabric-modpack, find OptiFabric in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Before you install
Make sure your Minecraft version matches what OptiFabric supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. OptiFabric 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 OptiFabric free?
Yes. OptiFabric is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does OptiFabric support?
OptiFabric supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does OptiFabric require Forge or Fabric?
OptiFabric requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install OptiFabric?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #optifabric-modpack. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made OptiFabric?
OptiFabric is made by Creanter. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/optifabric-modpack).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.