Architectury API - Mod for Minecraft
Architectury API is an intermediary library designed to simplify the development of multiplatform mods for both Fabric and Forge. It abstracts loader calls, networking, and game registries to reduce boilerplate code for modders.
- Author: shedaniel
- Version: 22.0.5+neoforge
- Downloads: 108333482
How to install
Easy way: the Modrinth App
Install the free Modrinth App, create a profile with Fabric and your game version, search for "Architectury API" and click Install – the app also downloads anything the mod depends on.
Manual install
- Install Fabric from the official site (fabricmc.net) for the Minecraft version you play.
- Download the mod with the green button – pick the file for your version and Fabric.
- Copy the JAR file into .minecraft/mods (create the folder if it's missing).
- Launch the game with the Fabric profile and check the mod shows up in the mods list.
- Most Fabric mods also need Fabric API – download it the same way and put it in the same folder.
Compatibility
- Edition: Minecraft Java Edition (PC). Does not work on Bedrock, consoles or mobile.
- Supported versions (newest): 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11 – back to 1.16.5
- Works with: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt
- On the player's PC: required • On the server: required
- Tip: Always pick the file that matches your exact game version, and back up your world before adding mods.