Installation Guide

Get Command Maker installed and ready to use in just a few minutes!

Prerequisites

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Mod

  1. Visit Modrinth - Command Maker
  2. Click the download button for your desired version
  3. The JAR file will be saved to your Downloads folder

Step 2: Locate Your Mods Folder

The location depends on your launcher:

  • Prism Launcher: instance-name/minecraft/mods/
  • MultiMC: instance-name/minecraft/mods/
  • Official Launcher: .minecraft/mods/
  • Linux: ~/.minecraft/mods/

Step 3: Install the JAR

  1. Copy the downloaded command-maker-*.jar file
  2. Paste it into your mods folder
  3. Make sure the required loader mod is also installed:
    • Fabric: Fabric API
    • NeoForge/Forge: No extra mods required

Step 4: Launch Minecraft

  1. Open your launcher
  2. Select a profile with your mod loader (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge)
  3. Click Play
  4. Wait for Minecraft to fully load

Step 5: Verify Installation

  1. Once in-game, open the chat with T
  2. Type /cmd reload and press Enter
  3. You should see a confirmation message

First-Time Setup

On first launch, Command Maker automatically creates:

  • config/CommandMaker/ folder
  • aliases.json configuration file
  • Example aliases to get you started

You can now edit the aliases and start creating commands!

Legacy Fabric Installation (Minecraft 1.8-1.13.2)

Command Maker supports Legacy Fabric for older Minecraft versions! Here's how to install it:

Prerequisites for Legacy

  • Minecraft 1.8 through 1.13.2
  • Legacy Fabric Loader (download from legacyfabric.net)
  • Java 8+ (Java 8-11 recommended for legacy versions)

Installation Steps

  1. Download the Legacy Edition of Command Maker from the Downloads page
  2. Install Legacy Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version
  3. Copy the JAR file into your mods folder
  4. Launch your Legacy Fabric profile

Legacy Limitations

Legacy versions have reduced feature support:

  • No GUI system available
  • Limited advanced features
  • Basic command aliases and custom syntax only

Note: Legacy versions are provided for nostalgia and compatibility but receive minimal feature updates.

Forge & NeoForge Installation (Minecraft 1.21.1+)

Command Maker supports both MinecraftForge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1 and newer!

Prerequisites for Forge/NeoForge

  • Minecraft 1.21.1+
  • Java 21+
  • NeoForge or MinecraftForge loader installed

Installation Steps

  1. Download the Forge/NeoForge Edition of Command Maker from the Downloads page
  2. Install your chosen loader (NeoForge or Forge) for Minecraft 1.21.1
  3. Copy the CMDMaker-Forge-NeoForge-*.jar file into your mods folder
  4. Launch your Forge or NeoForge profile
  5. Verify with /cmd reload in chat

Forge vs NeoForge

NeoForge is the default and recommended loader for Command Maker on 1.21.1+. To build for Forge, use the Gradle property -Pforge when building:

./gradlew :server-1.21-forge-neoforge:build -Pforge

Both loaders share the same mod features — the only difference is the loader-specific metadata.

Troubleshooting Installation

Mod doesn't appear in-game?

  • Verify the correct mod loader (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) is installed for your Minecraft version
  • Fabric: Ensure Fabric API is also in the mods folder
  • Forge/NeoForge: No extra mods required; verify you downloaded the correct JAR variant
  • Check that the JAR filename is correct
  • Try deleting the mod, restarting the launcher, and re-adding it

Error on startup?

  • Check your launcher's console for error messages
  • Make sure you're using the correct Java version for your mod download (JDK 17/21/25)
  • Visit the Troubleshooting page for more help

Next Steps

After installation:

  1. Read the Getting Started guide
  2. Learn about Creating Aliases
  3. Explore the Examples section