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EaglerForge is a mod loader for Eaglercraft, the browser-based Minecraft client. If you want to run mods on Eaglercraft or develop your own, EaglerForge is the project to look at: its site provides a guide, API documentation, and a link to the source code. It is aimed at people who already know they want to modify Eaglercraft — it is not a standalone game or a hosted server.
What EaglerForge provides
The site is deliberately minimal, and its value sits in three resources:
- A guide — the starting point for understanding how to work with the loader.
- API Docs — reference material for the interfaces mods are built against, which is what you need when writing or adapting a mod.
- Source code — a link out to the project's code for anyone who wants to inspect how it works or contribute.
The site itself describes EaglerForge simply as a "mod loader for eaglercraft," so treat the guide and API docs as the authoritative starting points rather than expecting tutorials or a mod catalog on the landing page.
Who it is for
| You are… | EaglerForge is useful if… |
|---|---|
| A player | You want to run mods on an Eaglercraft client and need to know what the loader supports |
| A mod developer | You need the API docs and source to build or port a mod |
| Just curious | You want to understand how modding works for a browser-based Minecraft client |
If you only want to play unmodded Eaglercraft, you do not need EaglerForge.
How to get started
- Open the EaglerForge site and read the Guide first — it sets out the intended workflow before you touch any code.
- Consult the API Docs for the specific interfaces your mod will use; this is where the details live that the guide only summarizes.
- Check the Source code link when the docs leave a behavior ambiguous — reading the implementation is often faster than guessing.
The expected result at each step is a clearer picture of what the loader expects from a mod; if the guide and docs do not cover your case, the source is the fallback.
Common sticking points
- Expecting downloads on the landing page. The site is a documentation entry point, not a mod repository; plan to follow the guide and source links rather than looking for a download button.
- Skipping the guide. The API docs assume context the guide provides, so reading docs first tends to produce confusion about where a mod actually plugs in.
- Assuming compatibility. Because EaglerForge targets Eaglercraft specifically, mods written for other Minecraft environments will not carry over unchanged; verify against the API docs before porting.
Start with the guide, keep the API docs open while building, and use the source when documentation runs out — that sequence covers most of what the site offers.