Install BdLib in GDLauncher
BdLib runs on Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Forge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that BdLib supports (1.20.1, 1.19.3, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#bdlib, find BdLib 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 BdLib supports. As of the latest release, 1.20.1, 1.19.3, 1.18.2 are supported. BdLib only runs on Forge; 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 BdLib free?
Yes. BdLib is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does BdLib support?
BdLib supports Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.3, 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.12.2, 1.11.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does BdLib require Forge or Fabric?
BdLib requires Forge. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install BdLib?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #bdlib. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made BdLib?
BdLib is made by bdew. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/bdlib).
Project links
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