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How to install "Patchouli"

Accessible, Data-Driven, Dependency-Free Documentation for Minecraft Modders and Pack Makers

Author

Vazkii

Downloads

27.5M

Last Updated

Mar 8, 2026

License

CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge Quilt

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

#patchouli

Install Patchouli in GDLauncher

Patchouli 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 Patchouli 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 #patchouli, find Patchouli 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 Patchouli 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 #patchouli, find Patchouli 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 Patchouli 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 #patchouli, find Patchouli 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 Patchouli 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 #patchouli, find Patchouli 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 Patchouli supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. Patchouli 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 Patchouli free?

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

What Minecraft versions does Patchouli support?

Patchouli 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 Patchouli require Forge or Fabric?

Patchouli 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 Patchouli?

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

Who made Patchouli?

Patchouli is made by Vazkii. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/patchouli).

Need help?

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

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