Fast and multi-source CLI program for managing Minecraft mods and modpacks from Modrinth, CurseForge, and GitHub Releases
Publisher’s description
What is Ferium?
Ferium by gorilla-devs is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It ranks 50th by popularity among launchers & mods in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.7.1, released on September 17, 2024. The version history goes back to January 30, 2024: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gorilla-devs/ferium) has 1,428 stars. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast and multi-source CLI program for managing Minecraft mods and modpacks from Modrinth, CurseForge, and GitHub Releases”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Ferium is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Ferium safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F4CA9CB9E0BB7458A8EC7C25873853AFAC9A1CCD8EAED71A1FD44515BA46FA0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7.1Latest | September 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.7.0 | June 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.6.0 | June 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.5.2 | February 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.5.1 | February 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.5.0 | January 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GorillaDevs.Ferium -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install feriumInformation
- Publisher
- gorilla-devs
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gorilla-devs/ferium
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.7.1
- Released
- September 17, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 1,428
- GitHub forks
- 74
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GorillaDevs.Ferium
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferium free?
Yes. Ferium is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is Ferium safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Ferium with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Ferium run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Ferium?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 30, 2024.
Can I use Ferium without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Ferium?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
