Cloth Config Installation Checklist for Players
Use a concise checklist to install a matching Cloth Config dependency and verify the correct Minecraft instance.
Record the required environment
Before installing, note the exact game version, loader, and mod that requests the library. These details define the dependency you need. Keep them beside the selected filename so a future update does not start with an uncertain version choice.
Prepare the instance directory
Close the game and locate the mods folder for the correct launcher profile. Save a copy of the current setup outside that directory. Place only the intended compatible library file in the folder, and remove duplicate releases from the active instance.
Launch and inspect the result
Run the same profile and check the launch output if an error appears. A message can identify a missing version requirement or incompatible environment. Follow the specific requirement instead of repeatedly replacing files at random.
Confirm the requesting mod works
Open the relevant mod settings if that mod exposes a configuration screen. The availability and location of that screen depend on the mod integration. Complete a short test session and record the working combination before returning to an important world.