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How to install "Architectury API"

An intermediary api aimed to ease developing multiplatform mods.

Author

shedaniel

Downloads

75.7M

Last Updated

Dec 16, 2025

License

LGPL-3.0-only

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge Quilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1 1.16.5
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Quick Install ID

#architectury-api

Install Architectury API in GDLauncher

Architectury API runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. 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 Architectury API supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #architectury-api, find Architectury API 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 Architectury API supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #architectury-api, find Architectury API 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 Architectury API supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #architectury-api, find Architectury API in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Architectury API supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #architectury-api, find Architectury API 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 Architectury API supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. Architectury API supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt); 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 Architectury API free?

Yes. Architectury API is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Architectury API support?

Architectury API supports Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Architectury API require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install Architectury API?

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

Who made Architectury API?

Architectury API is made by shedaniel. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/architectury-api).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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