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How to install "Applied Energistics 2"

A Mod about Matter, Energy and using them to conquer the world..

Author

thetechnici4n, shartte, TeamAppliedEnergistics

Downloads

213.3M

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

Mod Loaders

NeoForge Fabric Forge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.1 1.20.6 1.19.3 1.18.2 1.17.1
Energy, Fluid, and Item Transport Ores and Resources Armor, Tools, and Weapons Technology Storage

Quick Install ID

#applied-energistics-2

Install Applied Energistics 2 in GDLauncher

Applied Energistics 2 runs on NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Applied Energistics 2 supports (26.1.2, 1.21.1, 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 #applied-energistics-2, find Applied Energistics 2 in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

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 Applied Energistics 2 supports (26.1.2, 1.21.1, 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 #applied-energistics-2, find Applied Energistics 2 in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Applied Energistics 2 supports (26.1.2, 1.21.1, 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 #applied-energistics-2, find Applied Energistics 2 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 Applied Energistics 2 supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6 are supported. Applied Energistics 2 supports multiple loaders (NeoForge, Fabric, Forge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Applied Energistics 2 free?

Yes. Applied Energistics 2 is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Applied Energistics 2 support?

Applied Energistics 2 supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.19.3, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Applied Energistics 2 require Forge or Fabric?

Applied Energistics 2 supports NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Applied Energistics 2?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #applied-energistics-2. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Applied Energistics 2?

Applied Energistics 2 is made by thetechnici4n, shartte, TeamAppliedEnergistics. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/applied-energistics-2).

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