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+ ---
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+ layout: default
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+ title: create
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+ parent: Commands
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+ nav_order: 1
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+ description: "Create a new Minecraft instance"
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+ permalink: /commands/create
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+ ---
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+
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+ # create Command
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+
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+ Create a new Minecraft instance with your choice of mod loader (Fabric or Forge).
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+
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+ ## 📝 Synopsis
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft create [options]
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+ ```
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+
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+ ## 📖 Description
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+
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+ The `create` command guides you through an interactive process to set up a new Minecraft instance. It will:
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+ 1. Prompt you for instance configuration (name, type, loader, versions)
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+ 2. Download the Minecraft client or server files
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+ 3. Download the selected mod loader (Fabric or Forge)
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+ 4. Download all required libraries and dependencies
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+ 5. Download game assets (for client instances)
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+ 6. Set up the directory structure
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+ 7. Generate configuration files
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+
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+ ### Creating from Existing Config
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+ If you run `clicraft create` in a directory containing an `mcconfig.json` file, CLIcraft will automatically:
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+ 1. Detect the existing configuration
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+ 2. Display the config details for confirmation
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+ 3. Prompt for a new instance name
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+ 4. Create the instance with the same Minecraft version, mod loader, and loader version
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+ 5. Install all mods from the configuration
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+ 6. Apply game settings (if present in the config)
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+ This is perfect for sharing modpack configurations or replicating setups across machines.
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+
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+ ## 🎯 Options
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+
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+ | Option | Description |
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+ |--------|-------------|
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+ | `--verbose` | Enable verbose output to see detailed progress |
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+
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+ ## 💡 Interactive Prompts
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+ When you run `clicraft create`, you'll be prompted for:
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+ ### 1. Instance Name
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+ The name for your instance directory. This will be used as the folder name.
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+ - Must be a valid directory name
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+ - Should be descriptive (e.g., "vanilla-1.21", "modded-fabric-latest")
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+
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+ ### 2. Instance Type
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+ Choose between:
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+ - **Client** - For playing Minecraft yourself
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+ - **Server** - For hosting a multiplayer server
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+ ### 3. Mod Loader
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+ Choose your mod loader:
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+ - **Fabric** - Lightweight, fast, modern mod loader
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+ - **Forge** - Traditional, widely-supported mod loader
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+ ### 4. Minecraft Version
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+ Select the Minecraft version you want to use. Common choices:
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+ - Latest release (e.g., 1.21.1)
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+ - Stable versions with good mod support (e.g., 1.20.1, 1.19.2)
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+ - Specific version for mod compatibility
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+
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+ ### 5. Loader Version
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+ Choose the version of your selected mod loader:
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+ - Latest version (recommended for most users)
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+ - Specific version for compatibility
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+ ## 📂 Instance Structure
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+ After creation, your instance will have this structure:
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+ ```
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+ my-instance/
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+ ├── mcconfig.json # Instance configuration
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+ ├── launch.sh # Generated launch script (reference)
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+ ├── assets/ # Game assets (sounds, textures, etc.)
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+ ├── libraries/ # Java libraries and dependencies
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+ ├── mods/ # Installed mods (empty initially)
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+ ├── natives/ # Native libraries (platform-specific)
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+ ├── versions/ # Version JARs and JSON metadata
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+ ├── saves/ # World saves (created when you play)
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+ ├── resourcepacks/ # Resource packs
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+ └── logs/ # Game logs
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+ ```
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+
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+ ## 📋 Examples
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+ ### Basic usage
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft create
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+ ```
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+ Then follow the interactive prompts.
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+ ### Verbose output
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft create --verbose
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+ ```
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+ See detailed progress as files are downloaded and configured.
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+ ## 🎮 Example Session
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+ ```bash
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+ $ clicraft create
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+ ? Enter instance name: my-modded-world
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+ ? Select instance type: Client
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+ ? Select mod loader: Fabric
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+ ? Select Minecraft version: 1.21.1
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+ ? Select Fabric version: 0.16.5
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+ Creating instance my-modded-world...
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+ ✓ Downloading Minecraft 1.21.1...
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+ ✓ Downloading Fabric loader 0.16.5...
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+ ✓ Downloading libraries...
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+ ✓ Downloading assets...
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+ ✓ Creating directory structure...
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+ ✓ Writing configuration...
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+ Instance created successfully at: ./my-modded-world
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+ Next steps:
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+ cd my-modded-world
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+ clicraft login # Login to Microsoft account
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+ clicraft install <mod> # Install mods
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+ clicraft launch # Launch the game
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+ ```
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+ ## 🔍 What Happens Behind the Scenes
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+ 1. **Manifest Download**: Fetches the Minecraft version manifest from Mojang
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+ 2. **Version Selection**: Downloads specific version metadata
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+ 3. **Loader Setup**: Downloads and configures Fabric or Forge
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+ 4. **Library Resolution**: Downloads all required Java libraries
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+ 5. **Asset Download**: Fetches game assets (textures, sounds, language files)
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+ 6. **Native Libraries**: Downloads platform-specific native libraries
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+ 7. **Configuration**: Creates `mcconfig.json` with all instance settings
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+ ## ⚙️ Configuration File
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+ The created `mcconfig.json` contains:
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+ ```json
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+ {
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+ "name": "my-instance",
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+ "type": "client",
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+ "loader": "fabric",
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+ "minecraftVersion": "1.21.1",
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+ "loaderVersion": "0.16.5",
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+ "javaPath": "java",
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+ "jvmArgs": ["-Xmx2G", "-Xms2G"]
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ You can manually edit this file to customize Java settings and other configurations.
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+ ## 🎯 Use Cases
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+ ### Development Environment
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+ ```bash
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+ # Create a clean testing environment
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+ clicraft create
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+ # Name: mod-testing
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+ # Type: Client
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+ # Loader: Fabric
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+ # Version: Latest
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+ ```
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+ ### Server Setup
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+ ```bash
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+ # Create a multiplayer server
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+ clicraft create
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+ # Name: survival-server
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+ # Type: Server
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+ # Loader: Forge
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+ # Version: 1.20.1
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+ ```
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+ ### Multiple Instances
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+ ```bash
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+ # Create separate instances for different mod packs
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+ clicraft create # vanilla-survival
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+ clicraft create # tech-mods
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+ clicraft create # creative-building
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+ ```
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+ ### Create from Shared Config
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+ ```bash
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+ # Someone shared their mcconfig.json with you
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+ mkdir my-new-instance
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+ cd my-new-instance
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+ cp ~/Downloads/mcconfig.json .
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+ # Create instance from the config
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+ clicraft create
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+ # CLIcraft detects the config and offers to create from it
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+ ```
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+ ### Clone an Existing Instance
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+ ```bash
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+ # Copy just the config (not the whole instance)
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+ cp my-instance/mcconfig.json ~/new-instance-config/
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+ cd ~/new-instance-config/
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+ # Create a fresh instance with same mods and settings
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+ clicraft create
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+ ```
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+ ## ⚠️ Common Issues
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+ ### Download Failures
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+ If downloads fail:
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+ - Check your internet connection
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+ - Try again - downloads will resume from where they left off
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+ - Use `--verbose` to see detailed error messages
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+ ### Disk Space
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+ Creating an instance requires:
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+ - **Client**: ~500MB - 2GB depending on version
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+ - **Server**: ~50MB - 500MB depending on version
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+ Make sure you have sufficient disk space available.
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+ ### Java Version
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+ Ensure you have Java 21 or higher installed:
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+ ```bash
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+ java --version
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+ ```
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+ ## 🆘 Troubleshooting
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+ ### "Failed to download Minecraft version manifest"
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+ This usually indicates a network issue. Check your internet connection and try again.
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+ ### "Unsupported Minecraft version"
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+ The version you selected may not be supported by the chosen mod loader. Try:
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+ - A more recent version
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+ - Checking the mod loader's supported versions
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+ ### Permission Errors
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+ On Linux/macOS, ensure you have write permissions in the current directory:
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+ ```bash
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+ ls -la
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+ ```
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+ ## 📚 Related Commands
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+ After creating an instance:
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+ - [`clicraft install`](install.md) - Install mods to your new instance
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+ - [`clicraft login`](login.md) - Login for online play
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+ - [`clicraft launch`](launch.md) - Start your instance
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+ - [`clicraft info`](info.md) - View instance details
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+ ## 🔗 See Also
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+ - [Installation Guide](../installation.md)
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+ - [Commands Overview](../commands.md)
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+ - [Configuration Guide](../configuration.md)
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+ ---
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+ [← Back to Commands](../commands.md) | [Next: search →](search.md)
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+ layout: default
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+ title: info
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+ parent: Commands
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+ nav_order: 6
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+ description: "View instance information"
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+ permalink: /commands/info
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+ ---
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+ # info Command
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+ View detailed information about your Minecraft instance.
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+ ## 📝 Synopsis
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info [options]
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+ ```
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+ ## 📖 Description
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+ The `info` command displays comprehensive information about your Minecraft instance, including:
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+ - Instance configuration
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+ - Installed mods and their versions
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+ - Storage usage breakdown
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+ - World saves
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+ - Resource packs
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+ - Minecraft and loader versions
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+ This is useful for checking what's installed, troubleshooting issues, or getting an overview of your instance.
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+ ## 🎯 Options
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+ | Option | Description | Default |
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+ |--------|-------------|---------|
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+ | `-i, --instance <path>` | Path to instance directory | Current directory |
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+ | `--verbose` | Show detailed information | false |
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+ ## 📋 Examples
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+ ### View basic info
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+ ```bash
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+ cd my-instance
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+ clicraft info
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+ ```
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+ ### View detailed info
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --verbose
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+ ```
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+ ### Check specific instance
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --instance ./my-modded-world
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+ ```
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+ ### Quick instance check
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --instance ~/minecraft/server
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+ ```
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+ ## 🎮 Example Output
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+ ### Basic Mode
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+ ```bash
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+ $ cd my-instance
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+ $ clicraft info
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+ Instance: my-modded-world
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+ Type: Client
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+ Minecraft: 1.21.1
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+ Loader: Fabric 0.16.5
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+ Installed Mods (5):
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+ - Sodium 0.6.0
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+ - Lithium 0.12.0
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+ - Iris Shaders 1.8.0
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+ - Fabric API 0.100.0
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+ - Mod Menu 9.0.0
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+ Storage Usage:
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+ Total: 1.2 GB
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+ Mods: 45 MB
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+ Assets: 650 MB
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+ Libraries: 480 MB
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+ Saves: 25 MB
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+ World Saves (2):
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+ - New World (15 MB)
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+ - Creative Testing (10 MB)
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+ ```
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+ ### Verbose Mode
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+ ```bash
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+ $ clicraft info --verbose
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Instance Information
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Name: my-modded-world
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+ Type: Client
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+ Location: /home/user/my-modded-world
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+ Minecraft Version: 1.21.1
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+ Mod Loader: Fabric 0.16.5
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+ Java Path: /usr/bin/java
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+ Java Version: 21.0.1
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Mods (5)
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ 1. Sodium (sodium)
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+ Version: 0.6.0-beta.2+mc1.21.1
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+ File: sodium-fabric-0.6.0.jar
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+ Size: 1.2 MB
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+ 2. Lithium (lithium)
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+ Version: 0.12.0
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+ File: lithium-fabric-mc1.21.1-0.12.0.jar
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+ Size: 856 KB
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+ 3. Iris Shaders (iris)
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+ Version: 1.8.0
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+ File: iris-mc1.21.1-1.8.0.jar
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+ Size: 3.4 MB
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+ 4. Fabric API (fabric-api)
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+ Version: 0.100.0+1.21.1
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+ File: fabric-api-0.100.0+1.21.1.jar
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+ Size: 5.2 MB
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+ 5. Mod Menu (modmenu)
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+ Version: 9.0.0
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+ File: modmenu-9.0.0.jar
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+ Size: 680 KB
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Storage Usage
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Total Size: 1.2 GB
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+ ├─ Assets: 650 MB (54%)
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+ ├─ Libraries: 480 MB (40%)
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+ ├─ Mods: 45 MB (4%)
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+ ├─ Saves: 25 MB (2%)
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+ ├─ Resource Packs: 0 MB (0%)
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+ └─ Other: 10 MB (1%)
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ World Saves (2)
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ 1. New World
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+ Size: 15 MB
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+ Last Played: 2024-01-15 14:30:00
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+ Game Mode: Survival
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+ 2. Creative Testing
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+ Size: 10 MB
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+ Last Played: 2024-01-14 18:45:00
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+ Game Mode: Creative
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Resource Packs (0)
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+ No resource packs installed.
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ Configuration
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+ JVM Arguments:
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+ -Xmx2G
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+ -Xms2G
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+ Game Directory:
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+ /home/user/my-modded-world
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+ ════════════════════════════════════════
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+ ```
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+ ## 🔍 Information Breakdown
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+ ### Instance Details
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+ - **Name**: Instance identifier
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+ - **Type**: Client or Server
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+ - **Location**: Full path to instance directory
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+ - **Minecraft Version**: Version of Minecraft
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+ - **Mod Loader**: Loader type and version
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+ - **Java**: Java path and version
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+ ### Mod Information
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+ For each installed mod:
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+ - Mod name
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+ - Version
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+ - File name
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+ - File size
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+ ### Storage Usage
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+ Disk space used by:
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+ - **Assets**: Game assets (textures, sounds)
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+ - **Libraries**: Java dependencies
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+ - **Mods**: Installed mod files
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+ - **Saves**: World save files
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+ - **Resource Packs**: Custom resource packs
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+ - **Other**: Logs, configs, etc.
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+ ### World Saves
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+ For each world:
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+ - World name
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+ - Size on disk
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+ - Last played date/time
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+ - Game mode (Survival/Creative/Adventure)
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+ ### Resource Packs
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+ Lists installed resource packs with:
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+ - Pack name
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+ - Pack version
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+ - File size
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+ ## 🎯 Use Cases
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+ ### Check Installed Mods
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+ ```bash
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+ cd my-instance
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+ clicraft info | grep -A 20 "Installed Mods"
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+ ```
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+ ### Verify Instance Configuration
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --verbose | grep -A 5 "Instance Information"
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+ ```
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+ ### Check Storage Usage
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info | grep -A 10 "Storage Usage"
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+ ```
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+ ### List All Worlds
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info | grep -A 20 "World Saves"
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+ ```
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+ ### Compare Multiple Instances
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --instance ./instance1 > inst1.txt
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+ clicraft info --instance ./instance2 > inst2.txt
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+ diff inst1.txt inst2.txt
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+ ```
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+ ### Pre-Launch Check
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+ ```bash
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+ # Check everything is set up correctly
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+ clicraft info --verbose
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+ clicraft status
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+ clicraft launch
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+ ```
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+ ## 📊 Interpreting Output
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+ ### Mod Count
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+ - **0-10 mods**: Light modpack
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+ - **10-50 mods**: Medium modpack
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+ - **50-100 mods**: Heavy modpack
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+ - **100+ mods**: Very heavy modpack
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+ Consider allocating more RAM for larger modpacks.
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+ ### Storage Usage
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+ - **Assets**: 400-800 MB is normal
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+ - **Libraries**: 200-600 MB is normal
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+ - **Mods**: Depends on mod count
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+ - **Saves**: Grows with gameplay time
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+ ### Large Saves
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+ If world saves are large (>1 GB):
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+ - Consider backing up
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+ - May slow down loading
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+ - Can be archived if not actively used
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+ ## 💡 Troubleshooting with info
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+ ### Missing Mods
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+ If expected mods don't appear:
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info
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+ # Check mod list
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+ # Reinstall if missing
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+ clicraft install missing-mod
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+ ```
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+ ### Wrong Version
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+ Check versions match:
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --verbose
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+ # Verify Minecraft and loader versions
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+ # Update if needed
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+ clicraft upgrade
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+ ```
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+ ### High Storage Usage
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+ Identify large files:
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --verbose
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+ # Check storage breakdown
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+ # Clean up old worlds or logs
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+ cd my-instance
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+ rm -rf saves/old-world
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+ rm -rf logs/*.log.gz
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+ ```
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+ ### Before Reporting Issues
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+ Always include output of:
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info --verbose > instance-info.txt
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+ ```
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+ ## 📁 Directory Inspection
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+ The info command analyzes:
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+ ```
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+ ├── mcconfig.json # Configuration
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+ ├── mods/ # Scanned for mods
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+ ├── saves/ # Scanned for worlds
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+ ├── resourcepacks/ # Scanned for packs
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+ ├── assets/ # Measured for size
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+ ├── libraries/ # Measured for size
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+ ├── versions/ # Version info
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+ └── logs/ # Included in "Other"
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+ ```
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+ ## ⚙️ Configuration Display
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+ ### JVM Arguments
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+ Shows memory allocation and other Java settings:
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+ ```
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+ JVM Arguments:
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+ -Xmx4G # Max memory: 4GB
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+ -Xms4G # Initial memory: 4GB
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+ -XX:+UseG1GC # Garbage collector
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+ ```
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+ ### Java Detection
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+ Shows which Java will be used:
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+ ```
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+ Java Path: /usr/bin/java
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+ Java Version: 21.0.1
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+ ```
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+ Verify this matches your requirements.
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+ ## 🔄 Real-Time Information
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+ The info command shows current state:
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+ - Installed mods **right now**
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+ - Current storage usage
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+ - Existing world saves
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+ - Current configuration
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+ Run `clicraft info` after:
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+ - Installing/removing mods
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+ - Playing and creating worlds
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+ - Changing configuration
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+ - Updating versions
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+ ## ⚠️ Common Issues
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+ ### "Instance not found"
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+ Ensure you're in an instance directory:
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+ ```bash
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+ ls mcconfig.json
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+ # Or specify path
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+ clicraft info --instance ./my-instance
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+ ```
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+ ### "Cannot read mods"
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+ Check permissions:
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+ ```bash
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+ ls -la mods/
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+ chmod 644 mods/*.jar
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+ ```
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+ ### "Storage calculation failed"
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+ May happen if directories are inaccessible:
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+ ```bash
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+ ls -la
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+ # Check directory permissions
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+ ```
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+ ### Mods Not Showing
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+ If mods are installed but not listed:
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+ - Check `mods/` directory exists
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+ - Verify `.jar` files are present
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+ - Check file permissions
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+ ```bash
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+ ls -la mods/
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+ ```
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+ ## 💡 Pro Tips
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+ 1. **Regular Checks**: Run `clicraft info` periodically to monitor your instance
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+ 2. **Before Updates**: Check current state before upgrading
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+ 3. **Disk Space**: Monitor storage usage to avoid filling up disk
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+ 4. **Verbose Mode**: Use `--verbose` for complete details
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+ 5. **Backup Reference**: Save `clicraft info --verbose` output before major changes
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+ 6. **Mod Lists**: Use info to create mod lists for sharing
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+ 7. **Performance**: Large mod counts = more RAM needed
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+ ## 📋 Creating Mod Lists
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+ Export your mod list:
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+ ```bash
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+ clicraft info > modlist.txt
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+ # Or just the mods section
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+ clicraft info | grep -A 100 "Installed Mods" > mods.txt
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+ ```
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+ Share with friends or for documentation.
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+ ## 🔍 Automation
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+ Use in scripts:
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+ ```bash
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+ #!/bin/bash
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+ # Check if instance is ready
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+ if clicraft info --instance "$INSTANCE" | grep -q "Installed Mods"; then
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+ echo "Instance is valid"
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+ clicraft launch --instance "$INSTANCE"
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+ else
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+ echo "Instance has issues"
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+ exit 1
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+ fi
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+ ```
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+ ## 📚 Related Commands
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+ - [`clicraft create`](create.md) - Create the instance to inspect
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+ - [`clicraft install`](install.md) - Install mods (shown in info)
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+ - [`clicraft upgrade`](upgrade.md) - Update versions (check with info)
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+ - [`clicraft launch`](launch.md) - Launch after verifying with info
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+ ## 🔗 See Also
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+ - [Commands Overview](../commands.md)
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+ - [Configuration Guide](../configuration.md)
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+ - [Upgrade Command](upgrade.md)
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+ [← Back to Commands](../commands.md) | [Next: upgrade →](upgrade.md)