Minecraft Mod

Geckolib by Gecko

A 3D animation library for entities, blocks, items, armor, and more!

Downloads: 60058224 · Followers: 3127 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: tPkJmim6

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About Geckolib

Geckolib is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by Gecko. A 3D animation library for entities, blocks, items, armor, and more!

On the technical side, Geckolib ships for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Geckolib maintains compatibility with 29 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Geckolib is categorized as Game Mechanics, Library, and Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Geckolib has been downloaded 60.1M times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Gecko is actively maintaining Geckolib.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt

Supported Minecraft versions (29): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.12.2

Categories: Game Mechanics, Library, Utility

How to install Geckolib

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install the right loader. Geckolib needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Geckolib appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Geckolib

Which Minecraft versions does Geckolib support?

Geckolib lists support for 29 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Geckolib?

Geckolib publishes files for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Geckolib into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Geckolib need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Geckolib supports installation on both the client and the server. For full functionality (like synced world features or client-side rendering), install it on both sides.

Who created Geckolib?

Geckolib is published on Modrinth by Gecko. The project was first published 1458 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Gecko's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Geckolib still being updated?

Yes — Geckolib was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Gecko generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Geckolib safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Gecko uploads for Geckolib. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Geckolib directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Geckolib?

Geckolib has been downloaded 60,058,224 times (60.1M) on Modrinth and has 3,127 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.

What license does Geckolib use?

Geckolib is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Geckolib into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Geckolib is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from Gecko before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.

License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).

Freshness signal: Geckolib was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit Gecko's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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