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X Minecraft Launcher

X Minecraft Launcher is an application launcher, available on Linux.

  • Completely free
  • Linux
  • Open source
  • Paid game required

At a glance

X Minecraft Launcher is completely free: it is open source software, and every feature is available without paying or subscribing.

Its licence (MIT) is a permissive open source licence: use, modification and redistribution are allowed, including in commercial projects.

Paid game required: this software is free, but the game it launches must be bought separately.

Strengths

  • Open source code
  • Commercial use allowed

About

X Minecraft Launcher (XMCL) is a feature-rich Minecraft launcher that lets you manage resources like modpacks, resource packs, mods, and shader packs. It integrates with Minecraft Forge, Fabric, Quilt, CurseForge, and Modrinth. Key features: ⚡️ Blazing-Fast Downloads: Concurrent multi-part downloads with HTTP/HTTPS socket reuse for maximum speed 📚 Isolated Multi-Instancing: Create conflict-free environments for mods, versions, and custom configurations 🗂 Smart Resource Management: Zero-duplication storage using hard/symbolic links to optimize disk space 📦 One-Click Modpacks: Fully compliant import/export for CurseForge & Modrinth collections 🔧 Direct Mod Integration: Browse and install individual mods from CurseForge & Modrinth ⚙️ All Major Mod Loaders: Native support for Forge, Fabric, and Quilt frameworks 🎨 Visual Enhancement Hub: Unified management for resource packs, shader packs, and texture packs 👥 Multi-Account Hub: Seamless switching between Microsoft, Mojang, and third-party accounts 🌐 Serverless Multiplayer: Built-in peer-to-peer hosting for instant game sharing

Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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  • Last technical check: 5 November 2026
  • Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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