Installing Alive Mod

This guide will walk you through the process of installing the Alive mod for Minecraft, which brings villagers to life through AI conversations.

Requirements

• Minecraft: Java Edition (1.19.4 or later recommended)
• Mod Loader: Fabric Mod Loader
• Dependencies: Fabric API

Installation Methods

Method 1: Using a Mod Platform (Recommended)

Modrinth

1. Visit the Alive mod page on Modrinth
2. Click the “Install” button
3. Select your preferred launcher (such as Prism, MultiMC, or CurseForge)
4. Follow the launcher-specific instructions to complete the installation

CurseForge

1. Visit the Alive mod page on CurseForge
2. Click the “Download” button
3. If you have the CurseForge launcher installed, it should automatically open
4. Alternatively, manually download the file and place it in your mods folder

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the Alive mod JAR file from Modrinth or CurseForge
2. Locate your Minecraft installation folder:
   • Windows: %APPDATA%\.minecraft
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft
   • Linux: ~/.minecraft
3. Inside your Minecraft folder, navigate to (or create) the mods folder
4. Place the downloaded JAR file into the mods folder
5. Ensure you also have the Fabric API mod installed in the same folder

Verification

1. Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile
2. Click on “Mods” from the main menu
3. Verify that “Alive” appears in the list of installed mods
4. Start a new world or load an existing one
5. Approach a villager, hold Shift, and left-click to initiate a conversation

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the installation:

• Ensure you have the correct version of Minecraft and Fabric installed
• Check that you have installed the required Fabric API
• Verify that the mod JAR file is placed directly in the mods folder, not in a subfolder
• Make sure there are no conflicting mods installed

For additional help, join the Alive Discord community where you can get support from other users and the mod developers.