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Launch Minecraft with HMCL, a cross-platform launcher with a range of configuration options.
About Hmcl
HMCL is an open-source Minecraft launcher for Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. It is maintained as a community-driven project on GitHub and is distributed under the GPLv3 license with additional terms. The source describes it as a launcher with a range of configuration options for installing and managing Minecraft game versions and mods.
The launcher supports installing several mod loaders, including Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine. It also includes modpack creation, mod management, and UI customization. Under the license, anyone distributing a modified version must change the software name or version number and keep the copyright declaration shown in the software.
Key features
- Mod management for Minecraft installations
- Installation of Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, OptiFine, and other mod loaders
- Modpack creation
- Game and user interface customization
- Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD
- Supports x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, and LoongArch CPU architectures
Best for: Minecraft players who use mods or modpacks and want a launcher that runs on several operating systems and CPU architectures.
Good for
- Open-source code distributed under GPLv3 with additional terms
- Runs on several operating systems and CPU architectures, according to the project
- Developed by more than 130 contributors since 2015, according to the project
Hmcl at a glance
- Website
- github.com/HMCL-dev/HMCL
- Category
- Gaming › Game Guides, Wikis & Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Hmcl FAQ
Where can HMCL be downloaded?
The project lists three download sources: the HMCL Official Website, GitHub Release, and CNB Release.
How can someone contribute to HMCL?
Contributors can report bugs or request features by creating an issue on GitHub, or submit code by forking the repository and opening a pull request. The project asks contributors to read its Contributing Guide first.
What license applies to HMCL?
The software is distributed under the GPLv3 license with additional terms under Section 7. Modified versions must be renamed or re-versioned, and the copyright declaration must not be removed.
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