How to start modding and which mods to install first and foremost for best experience as a Apple Player

[Boochbeard]

So I know how to mod but that was back when I used a PC where I can open .exe files and other sorts without a problem. On a Mac, you can't. So which mods would I need to download first and foremost to make sure everything works as intended? Assume I also want to use one of the biggest mods like Community Patch which I'd have to download first and foremost