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Installing Quark takes only a few minutes. You need a working NeoForge instance for Minecraft 1.21.1, and Quark’s required companion libraries — Zeta and Biolith — which are bundled with or alongside every official release. This page walks through the full process from downloading the files to confirming everything is running correctly in-game.

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Requirements

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
RequirementVersion
Minecraft1.21.1
NeoForge21.1.230 or higher
ZetaLatest release for 1.21.1
Biolith3.0.x (bundled in the Quark jar)
Quark requires NeoForge, not the legacy Forge mod loader. The two are separate projects and are not compatible with each other. If your current instance uses Forge, you will need to migrate to NeoForge before installing Quark. Download NeoForge at neoforged.net.
Zeta is a required companion library developed by the same team as Quark. It provides the module and configuration framework that all Quark features are built on. Zeta is listed as a separate mod on Modrinth and CurseForge — you must install it alongside Quark. Most mod managers (Prism Launcher, ATLauncher, Modrinth App) will prompt you to install required dependencies automatically.

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Download Locations

Official Quark releases are published to two platforms simultaneously. Always download from one of these official sources to ensure you receive a signed, verified build.
PlatformLink
Modrinthmodrinth.com/mod/quark
CurseForgecurseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/quark
Both pages carry the same files. Filter by Minecraft 1.21.1 and NeoForge on either platform to find the correct release. The current version is Quark 4.1-481.

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Step-by-Step Installation

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Install NeoForge

Download and run the NeoForge installer for Minecraft 1.21.1 from neoforged.net. Select Install client (or Install server for a dedicated server). NeoForge version 21.1.230 or higher is required.If you are using a launcher such as Prism Launcher, ATLauncher, or the Modrinth App, create a new instance and select NeoForge 1.21.1 as the mod loader instead of running the standalone installer.
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Download Quark and Zeta

Visit modrinth.com/mod/quark or curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/quark and download the latest 1.21.1 NeoForge release. The file will be named something like Quark-4.1-481.jar.Next, download Zeta for 1.21.1 NeoForge from its own mod page on the same platform. Zeta is listed as a required dependency and will often be offered automatically by your mod manager.
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Place the jars in your mods folder

Locate your NeoForge instance’s mods folder:
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\.minecraft\mods (or your launcher’s instance directory)
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods
  • Linux: ~/.minecraft/mods
Copy both Quark-4.1-481.jar and the Zeta jar into this folder. Biolith is bundled inside the Quark jar and does not require a separate download.
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Launch Minecraft

Start Minecraft using your NeoForge 1.21.1 profile or launcher instance. Watch the loading screen — Quark and Zeta should both appear in the mod list during the loading phase.If the game fails to start, check the crash log (logs/latest.log) for missing dependency errors. The most common cause is a missing or mismatched Zeta version.
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Verify the installation

Once in-game, open your inventory. You should see a small Q button in the corner of the screen. Click it to open the Q menu — this confirms Quark is installed and running correctly. The version string Quark 4.1-481 is displayed in the Q menu’s footer.You can also check Mods from the main menu (if your NeoForge build includes a mod list screen) and confirm Quark appears with the correct version.

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Installing on a Dedicated Server

Server installation follows the same process. Place Quark-4.1-481.jar and the Zeta jar in your server’s mods folder, then start the server. Quark is fully server-side aware — clients connecting to a Quark server do not need Quark installed unless your pack requires it.
Some Quark features are client-only (visual or UI features) and will simply be inactive on the server side. Other features, particularly those that add blocks and items, require Quark on both the client and server.

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For Modpack Authors

Quark is freely distributable and may be included in any modpack, public or private, without special permission. You are encouraged to include it in your pack. When doing so:
  • Pin a specific build number (e.g. 4.1-481) in your pack manifest to ensure reproducible installs.
  • Review which modules you want active using the Q menu, then distribute the resulting config/quark-common.toml with your pack. See the Configuration page for details on config file layout.
  • You can pre-disable specific modules to tailor Quark’s feature set to your pack’s theme without forking the mod.

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Release Signing and Verification

All official Quark releases are cryptographically signed with the Violet Moon signing key. This allows you to verify that the jar you downloaded was published by the Quark team and has not been tampered with. To verify a release, follow the instructions on the Violet Moon security page. Verification is especially recommended if you are distributing Quark as part of a modpack or downloading from a third-party mirror rather than Modrinth or CurseForge directly.
Only download Quark from Modrinth, CurseForge, or the official GitHub Releases page. Third-party rehost sites do not guarantee file integrity and may distribute outdated or modified jars.

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