Several threat actors repackage Meteor Client with:

While not strictly required for Meteor Client, Fabric API allows many other QoL mods to coexist peacefully. Download fabric-api-1.20.1.jar from Modrinth or CurseForge and place it in the same mods folder.

Security Warning: Always download Meteor Client from its official GitHub or website. Many fake/cracked versions contain malware or crypto miners. Verify the file hash if possible.

Using Meteor-Client-Mod-Fabric-1.20.1.jar on most public servers violates their rules. Consequences can include:

That said, Meteor Client is open-source (GPL 3.0) , meaning its code is transparent, auditable, and free to redistribute. This openness makes it safer than closed-source “cheat clients” that may contain malware.

Safe usage guidelines:

This file name follows a standard naming convention used in the Minecraft modding community. Each part of the name provides critical information about what the file is, what it does, and how to use it. Below is a breakdown of each component.