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How to install "CraftTweaker"

CraftTweaker allows modpacks and servers to customize the game. With CraftTweaker you can change recipes, script events, add new commands and even change item properties!

Author

jaredlll08

Downloads

2.9M

Last Updated

Mar 17, 2026

License

MIT

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1 1.16.5
library utility

Quick Install ID

#crafttweaker

Install CraftTweaker in GDLauncher

CraftTweaker 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 CraftTweaker supports (1.21.1, 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 #crafttweaker, find CraftTweaker 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 CraftTweaker supports (1.21.1, 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 #crafttweaker, find CraftTweaker 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 CraftTweaker supports (1.21.1, 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 #crafttweaker, find CraftTweaker 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 CraftTweaker supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. CraftTweaker 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 CraftTweaker free?

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

What Minecraft versions does CraftTweaker support?

CraftTweaker supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 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 CraftTweaker require Forge or Fabric?

CraftTweaker 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 CraftTweaker?

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

Who made CraftTweaker?

CraftTweaker is made by jaredlll08. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/crafttweaker).

Need help?

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

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