4loaders supported
Melon Mod ManagerDesktop manager for Minecraft content
Manage mods, shaders, and packs without the folder mess.
Melon helps you find the right content path, browse Modrinth, add local `.jar` and `.zip` files, review updates, and keep bundle archives tidy in one place.
Made for modded Minecraft setups
Detect setup
Loader-aware path detection helps point installs to the right folder first.
Track sources
Keep Modrinth installs and manually added files in one library view.
Repair local data
Rebuild metadata and refresh caches when local state gets messy.
Modrinth search inside the app
Drag-and-drop `.jar` and `.zip` installs
Tracked updates for Modrinth-backed content
Import, export, and rebuild local metadata
3content types in one library
2desktop platforms supported
What Melon manages
Manage mods, shader packs, and resource packs in one place.
Keep your library together so installs, updates, and clean-up feel simple instead of scattered across different folders and launchers.
.jar files and Modrinth projects
Mods
Search Modrinth, add local jars, preview required dependencies, and keep tracked mod installs easier to review later.
Loader-aware install context
Dependency preview before install
Tracked and external items in one list
.zip packs in the correct folder
Shader packs
Download compatible shader packs from Modrinth or drop local zip files straight into the app without juggling folders by hand.
Search and install from Modrinth
Local zip import by drag-and-drop
Update checks for tracked items
Managed alongside the rest of your setup
Resource packs
Keep resource packs in the same flow as mods and shaders instead of bouncing between launchers and file explorers.
Shared library and update flow
Bundle import and export support
Metadata rebuild when local data drifts
Why people keep it installed
Helpful desktop tools for everyday mod setup.
Downloads, imports, updates, and clean-up tools stay together, so managing a library feels easier from day one.
Dependency-aware installs
Preview and resolve required Modrinth dependencies before they turn into broken setups.
Local file intake
Add `.jar` and `.zip` files with drag-and-drop or the file picker instead of sorting folders manually.
Tracked vs external visibility
See what came from Modrinth, what was added manually, and what can be updated.
Content update review
Check compatible updates for mods, shader packs, and resource packs from the same app workflow.
Bundle import and export
Create zip bundles for backup, migration, or sharing, then import them back into the right content area.
Metadata rebuild tools
Refresh local caches and rebuild metadata when you need to clean up a library or recover from stale local state.
How the app works
Four steps from setup to maintenance.
Start by finding your game folder, add what you want, then come back later for updates, exports, and quick fixes.
01
Detect the setup you already use
Point Melon at your Minecraft folder and it helps detect a supported loader, game version, and the right content path before you start changing files.
02
Browse Modrinth or add local files
Use the built-in Modrinth dialog for downloads or drag local `.jar` and `.zip` files into the app with the correct destination already in context.
03
Review updates and install with more context
Check tracked content for compatible updates, preview dependency requirements, and keep a clearer split between Modrinth installs and manually added files.
04
Import, export, and recover the library
Package content into zip bundles, import packs back in, rebuild local metadata, and export error details when you need to troubleshoot.
Compatibility and trust
Built for common setups and easy to verify.
Melon is open source, with releases on GitHub. You can read the code, build it yourself, or compare release files before installing.
Why antivirus warnings may appear
Small unsigned desktop apps can sometimes trigger false positives. That is why it helps to keep the source code and release files easy to inspect.
What Melon focuses on
Loader-aware Java mod workflows, support for shader packs and resource packs, and straightforward GitHub-based releases.
Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and Linux (x64)
Fabric, Quilt, Forge, and NeoForge support
Internet required for Modrinth browsing and downloads
Open-source code and release downloads on GitHub
Get started
Download Melon and start organizing the library.
Pick what you want to do next: download the app, check the code, report a bug, or browse content on Modrinth.