Server launcher
Download Minecraft Fabric Server Launcher
Select a Minecraft version, Fabric Loader version, and Installer version to generate the official Fabric server launcher download link. This page uses Fabric Meta API and does not host the server jar.
CLI download
Loading Fabric metadata...Launch command
java -Xmx2G -jar fabric-server-launcher.jar noguiHow the Fabric server launcher works
A Fabric server launcher jar is a small executable file that starts a Minecraft server with Fabric Loader enabled. The download URL is generated from three values: Minecraft version, Fabric Loader version, and Fabric Installer version.
Fabric Meta exposes those version lists publicly, so a page like this can build the same style of server jar URL without storing files or mirroring downloads. The jar still comes from Fabric infrastructure.
This is useful for older servers too. If your modpack stays on a specific Minecraft version, you can select that version instead of only using the newest release.
Fabric server setup checklist
Choose the Minecraft version your server will run. This should match the mods and clients you expect players to use.
Choose a Fabric Loader version. Stable loader builds are the best starting point for normal servers.
Choose an Installer version. The generated URL uses Fabric Meta to create the executable server launcher jar.
Download the jar into a clean server folder, run it once, accept the Minecraft EULA, then add server-side Fabric mods.
Server-side mods
Put gameplay, world generation, performance, library, and required dependency mods in the server mods folder. If a mod says it requires Fabric API on the server, add the matching Fabric API jar there too.
Client-only mods
HUD, minimap, cosmetic, and rendering-only mods usually belong only on the player client. Adding client-only mods to a dedicated server is a common cause of startup crashes.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page host the Fabric server jar?
No. The generated link points to Fabric Meta, which returns the official executable server launcher jar for the versions you selected.
Do I need Fabric API on a server?
You need Fabric API on the server when one or more server-side mods depend on it. Client-only mods usually do not belong in the server mods folder.
Which Fabric Loader version should I choose?
For most servers, start with the latest stable loader version shown by Fabric Meta. Change it only if a modpack or mod author recommends a specific build.
Why does a Fabric server crash on startup?
Common causes include a wrong Minecraft version, missing Fabric API, client-only mods placed on the server, duplicate jars, or a mod that requires a different loader version.