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How to install "Applied Energistics 2"

AE2: A popular automation and storage mod

Author

shartte

Downloads

4.4M

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

License

LicenseRef-Multiple

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.1 1.20.6 1.19.3 1.18.2
storage technology utility

Quick Install ID

#ae2

Install Applied Energistics 2 in GDLauncher

Applied Energistics 2 runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. 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 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 #ae2, 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 #ae2, find Applied Energistics 2 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 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 #ae2, 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 (Fabric, 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 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. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Applied Energistics 2 require Forge or Fabric?

Applied Energistics 2 supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. 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 #ae2. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Applied Energistics 2?

Applied Energistics 2 is made by shartte. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/ae2).

Need help?

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