The CurseForge App is the most beginner-friendly way to manage mods as it automatically handles installation and updates.
Visit the official site and download the standalone installer.
Open the app, select Minecraft from the game list, and follow the setup prompts.
If you prefer manual control, you must install a "mod loader" first.
Navigate to "My Modpacks" and click Play . This will launch the official Minecraft launcher with your mods pre-loaded. Option 2: The Manual Method (Using Forge or Fabric)