Free · Open source · No clutter

Drag. Drop.
Done.

Lodestone is the simplest way to install and manage your Minecraft mods, resource packs and shaders. Drop a file on the window — it sorts out the rest. No folders, no config, ever.

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v0.1.6·Windows 10/11·68 MB·also portable .zip
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What is Lodestone

One place for every mod, pack and shader

No more digging through AppData, wrestling with loaders, or guessing which version fits. Lodestone handles the messy parts so you can just play.

Drag & drop install
Drop a .jar, .zip or shader anywhere on the window. Lodestone reads it and files it in the right folder automatically.
Modrinth, built in
Search Modrinth and install straight to your library with a single click. CurseForge support is on the way.
One-click updates
See what's outdated at a glance and bring everything to its latest compatible build in one tap.
Version profiles
Keep separate sets of mods for 1.21, 1.20 and beyond. Switch profiles without touching a single file.
Toggle, don't delete
Flip mods on and off without losing them. Experiment freely and roll back the moment something breaks.
Zero config
No editing JSON, no loader headaches, no broken installs. It detects what you have and just works.
Private & lightweight

Yours, and yours alone

Lodestone is lightweight and basic on purpose — it manages your files and nothing else. No accounts, no background noise, no surprises.

No data collection
No telemetry, no analytics, no account to use it. Nothing about you or your mods ever leaves your PC — it only goes online when you browse or check for updates.
Won't touch your FPS
It only sorts files into the right folders. It never injects into or runs alongside Minecraft, and uses no background processes — so it has zero effect on your game.
Open source
Every line is on GitHub to read, audit or build yourself. Releases come straight from that public code — no black boxes.
More on privacy & how it stays light →
How it works

From download to playing, in under a minute

Scroll through a real walkthrough — the window on the right follows along with each step.

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01 — Install
Drop in any file
Grab a mod, resource pack or shader and drop it straight onto the window. Lodestone reads the file, works out exactly what it is, and installs it to the right folder — instantly.
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02 — Organize
Manage your library
Everything you've installed lives in one tidy list. Toggle mods on and off, organize them per Minecraft version, and uninstall in a single click — your setup stays exactly how you like it.
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03 — Discover
Browse without leaving
Search Modrinth from inside the app. Filter by category, sort by downloads, and install with one click — no browser tabs, no zip files in your Downloads folder. CurseForge browsing is coming soon.
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04 — Support
Support the project
Lodestone is free and open source, built by one person. Chip in through Patreon, drop a one-time tip, or star it on GitHub — every bit keeps the updates coming.
Get Lodestone

Ready when you are

Free forever, around 68 MB, and no account needed just to download. Updates are built right into the app.

Lodestone for Windows
v0.1.6 · Windows 10 & 11 · 64-bit · 68 MB
Download the installer
Windows installerPortable .zipAuto-updates built in
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Support the project

Free — and always will be

No ads, no paywalls, no locked features. If Lodestone saves you time, a Patreon membership keeps development and hosting alive — and unlocks a few thank-you perks.

Back Lodestone on Patreon

Lodestone is free and open source, built by one person. A Patreon membership keeps development and hosting alive — pick whatever tier feels right and unlock a few thank-you perks.

Supporter badge in the app Exclusive accent themes Early access to beta builds Your name in the credits
Become a patron →
Choose the tier that suits you on Patreon — every bit helps.

Already supporting? Claim your code

Turn your pledge into in-app perks in under a minute.

Claim your key →
STEP 1
Join on Patreon
Pledge to any paid tier and become a patron. Keys are for active members — keep your membership going to keep your perks.
STEP 2
Sign in with Patreon
Open the Supporter page and connect your account. We verify your active pledge instantly — nothing else is touched.
STEP 3
Generate your key
Create your one-hour membership code and copy it with a tap. Generate a fresh one whenever you need it.
STEP 4
Activate in the app
Paste it into Lodestone → Settings → Supporter → Activate. Your badge and perks light up instantly.
Each code is valid for one hour and is yours alone — we never store it, so keep it safe and please don’t share it.