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FabricMC/fabric-api

Essential hooks for modding with Fabric.

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FabricMC/fabric-api has 3k+ stars and 550+ forks on GitHub, is written in Java, and was last pushed on Oct 17, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

Summary Information

Updated 1 hour ago
Type:Library / SDKCategory(s):Game DevelopmentMedia, Graphics & Games
Added to GitGenius on September 21st, 2026
Created on November 4th, 2018
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 224 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 570
Total Stargazers: 3,198 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 33 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 1.9 hours
Mean response time: 59.7 days
90th percentile: 94.9 days
Tracked items: 395

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Maintainer activity

9 people did triage or write work on this repository in the last 12 months.

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How this project is maintained

Roughly one issue in three opened in the past year never receives a reply. 87% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "priority: high" is answered fastest, typically in under an hour, while "area: tags" waits about 4 days. 81% of issues opened in the past year have been closed, leaving a working backlog. Three people close 64% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 94
New in 7 days: 3
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 597 days
Stale 30+ days: 81
Stale 90+ days: 74

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 3
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 0

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  • support (120)
  • bug (84)
  • enhancement (71)
  • priority: high (20)
  • area: tags (14)
  • area: rendering (11)
  • module: resource loader (10)
  • help wanted (8)

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Detailed Description

Fabric API is a modding library that provides essential hooks and utilities for developers creating mods with the Fabric loader for Minecraft.

The project solves the problem of accessing Minecraft's internal systems and events in a stable, versioned way. Rather than requiring mod developers to directly manipulate Minecraft's code through reflection or bytecode manipulation, Fabric API exposes carefully designed hooks and APIs that abstract away implementation details.

Developers should choose Fabric API if they are building mods for Minecraft using the Fabric loader and need reliable access to game events, block and item systems, networking, or other core functionality. It suits any project that wants to avoid brittle direct dependencies on Minecraft internals. The library is particularly valuable for mod developers who prioritize maintainability and compatibility, as it provides a stable interface that shields mods from the churn of Minecraft's underlying code.

The project maintains active engagement with its modding community through regular updates that track Minecraft releases. Development shows consistent attention to API design, with careful consideration given to how new hooks are exposed to ensure they remain useful across multiple game versions. The codebase demonstrates ongoing refinement of existing systems rather than rapid feature proliferation, suggesting a focus on stability and backward compatibility for the mods that depend on it.