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How to install "Expanded AE"

Adds lots of features from old ae2 versions you may have missed, introduces new ones, and also expands on currently existing things!

Author

Kolja

Downloads

5.7M

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

Mod Loaders

Forge NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1 1.20.1
Applied Energistics 2 Automation

Quick Install ID

#expanded-ae

Install Expanded AE in GDLauncher

Expanded AE runs on Forge, NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

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 Expanded AE supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #expanded-ae, find Expanded AE in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

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 Expanded AE supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #expanded-ae, find Expanded AE 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 Expanded AE supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.1 are supported. Expanded AE supports multiple loaders (Forge, NeoForge); 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 Expanded AE free?

Yes. Expanded AE is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Expanded AE support?

Expanded AE supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Expanded AE require Forge or Fabric?

Expanded AE supports Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Expanded AE?

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

Who made Expanded AE?

Expanded AE is made by Kolja. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/expanded-ae).

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