Prism Launcher Mod Loaders
Install or switch Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt, or LiteLoader on any Minecraft instance in two clicks without manual JAR installers.
Fabric Loader in Prism Launcher
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Lightweight, modular mod loader that updates within hours of new Minecraft releases and powers the modern Sodium/Iris performance stack. Supports Minecraft 1.14 – 1.21.4+ (plus snapshots).
- Mod Loader
- Fabric Loader
- Minecraft Versions
- 1.14 – 1.21.4+ (plus snapshots)
- Core Dependency
- Fabric API (fabric-api.jar)
- Best For
- Sodium + Iris shaders, lightweight QoL mods, fast snapshot updates, and low-end PC FPS boosts
Installing Fabric Loader in two clicks
Lightweight, modular mod loader that updates within hours of new Minecraft releases and powers the modern Sodium/Iris performance stack.
In Prism Launcher, you never need to download a separate loader installer JAR from a browser. Right-click your instance, select **Edit** → **Version**, and click **Install Fabric** on the right-hand sidebar.
Adding mods and dependencies
- **Core requirement:** Fabric API (fabric-api.jar). Open the **Mods** tab and click **Download mods** to grab dependencies from Modrinth or CurseForge.
- **Best use cases:** Sodium + Iris shaders, lightweight QoL mods, fast snapshot updates, and low-end PC FPS boosts.
- **Get the launcher:** Download the Windows installer or portable build at /download.
Frequently asked questions
How do I update Fabric Loader to a newer version in Prism Launcher?
Open Edit Instance → Version, select the loader row, and click **Change version** on the right sidebar to pick the latest build.
Why did my Fabric Loader instance exit with code 1?
Check that your Java version matches your Minecraft version (Java 21 for 1.20.5+, Java 17 for 1.18–1.20.4, Java 8 for 1.16.5 and older) under Java Settings.
Get Prism Launcher
Windows, macOS & Linux
Free and open source. Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft, then create your first instance.
