Minecraft: Java Edition mods — How to prepare & what you need (Image credit: Windows Central) Mods in Minecraft: Java Edition can massively expand the possibilities of play.

To install these mods, you'll need to use a free add-on called Minecraft Forge. This will let you customize Minecraft: Java Edition with mods.

You can install mods in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and using the third-party app Minecraft Forge.

Java Edition mods can be found all over the place via websites like Curse Forge. Simply click “download” on the mod you want and move it into your mods folder.