Install Dawn API in GDLauncher
Dawn API runs on Fabric, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Dawn API supports (1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#dawn, find Dawn API in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on Quilt
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Dawn API supports (1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#dawn, find Dawn API 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 Dawn API supports. As of the latest release, 1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.18.2 are supported. Dawn API supports multiple loaders (Fabric, 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 Dawn API free?
Yes. Dawn API is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Dawn API support?
Dawn API supports Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Dawn API require Forge or Fabric?
Dawn API supports Fabric, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Dawn API?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #dawn. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Dawn API?
Dawn API is made by Hugman. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/dawn).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.