The file Meteor-Client-Mod-Fabric-1.20.1.jar appears to be a legitimate build of the Meteor Client, a popular "anarchy utility mod" for Minecraft. This software is not a virus in the traditional sense, but it is classified as a Game Hack/Cheat. While it is open-source and generally safe from a malware perspective (provided it is downloaded from the official source), its usage carries significant risks regarding account bans and server rule violations.
Verdict: SAFE (Malware-Free) / HIGH RISK (Game Policy Violation)
When the game loads, you should see the Meteor Client logo and can press Right Shift (or your bound key) to open the Meteor GUI. File name- Meteor-Client-Mod-Fabric-1.20.1.jar
If you are looking for similar files, you might encounter:
| File Name | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| Wurst-Client-1.20.1.jar | Another hacked client, but often runs on Fabric/Forge hybrid. |
| Aristois-1.20.1-fabric.jar | Utility mod with a built-in installer. |
| Impact-Client-1.20.1.jar | Forge-based hacked client (not Fabric). |
| Meteor-Client-1.20.4.jar | Newer version for Minecraft 1.20.4. | The file Meteor-Client-Mod-Fabric-1
Always match the mod loader (Fabric vs Forge) and Minecraft version exactly as specified in the filename.
Meteor Client is an open-source project. If the file was downloaded from the official Meteor website or GitHub repository, it typically does not contain malicious code (trojans, keyloggers, or ransomware). It functions strictly as a game modification. When the game loads, you should see the
Note: Fake versions of Meteor Client are often distributed on shady third-party sites. These fakes frequently contain info-stealers or malware. Verify the file source.
| Field | Details | |-------|---------| | File Name | Meteor-Client-Mod-Fabric-1.20.1.jar | | File Type | Java Archive (JAR) | | File Size | [Check actual size, typically 5–15 MB] | | Hash (SHA-256) | [Generate & insert here for verification] | | Target Platform | Minecraft: Java Edition | | Minecraft Version | 1.20.1 | | Mod Loader | Fabric | | Signature | Unsigned (typical for mods) |
This stands for Java Archive. Minecraft mods are distributed as .jar files because the game itself is written in Java. Your computer needs Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to execute or read the contents of a .jar file.