fabric-installer
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Description:
Installer for Fabric for the vanilla launcher
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: minecraft fabric modding game installer
Install: brew install fabric-installer
About:
Fabric Installer is a command-line utility that downloads and installs the necessary files to run the Fabric mod loader on a Minecraft client or server. It simplifies the setup process by automatically fetching the correct loader version and integrating it with the vanilla launcher. This tool is essential for players and server administrators looking to use Fabric-based modifications.
Key Features:
  • Automated installation for client and server
  • Supports multiple Minecraft versions
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a new Fabric modpack for a single-player world
  • Preparing a multiplayer server environment with Fabric mods
  • Updating an existing Fabric installation to a new Minecraft version
Alternatives:
  • MultiMC – MultiMC is a full-featured third-party launcher with built-in Fabric support, whereas Fabric Installer is a standalone tool for vanilla setups.
  • Quilt Installer – Quilt is a community-driven fork of Fabric; its installer serves a similar purpose but for the Quilt mod loader.
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: openjdk
Bottles available for: all
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