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Hello Minecraft! Launcher

hmcl.huangyuhui.net

  • Free
  • Windows
  • Linux
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What it is

Hello Minecraft! Launcher (HMCL) is a free, open-source Minecraft launcher from a project founded in 2015. It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and project-listed FreeBSD systems, with builds covering several processor architectures. HMCL manages mods, installs mod loaders, creates modpacks, customizes game settings, and changes the launcher interface. Supported loaders include Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine. The launcher can search for and download mods from CurseForge and Modrinth. It imports Curse, MultiMC, and Modrinth modpacks, and exports HMCL, MultiMC, and MCBBS modpacks. HMCL manages Java and can select a suitable version for different Minecraft releases. Its documentation recommends isolating instances so files and mods do not conflict. Multiple color schemes and custom backgrounds are available. Stable downloads list Windows 7+, macOS 13+, and universal Linux or FreeBSD builds requiring Java 17+.

Good, and not so good

  • Supports many major Minecraft mod loaders
  • Searches CurseForge and Modrinth for mods
  • Imports and exports several modpack formats
  • Manages Java versions for game releases
  • Free GPLv3 open-source launcher
  • Stable macOS build requires macOS 13 or later
  • Universal Linux and FreeBSD builds require Java 17+
  • Minecraft play requires a purchased or supported account

Who it suits

HMCL suits Minecraft players who want one launcher for mod loaders, modpacks, Java selection, and interface customization. It also fits users on Windows, Linux, macOS, or FreeBSD who can meet the listed system requirements.

HMCL combines mod management, modpack conversion, Java handling, and launcher customization in a free open-source package. Its broad loader and platform support makes it suited to players maintaining multiple Minecraft setups.

Plans

  • Hello Minecraft! LauncherGPLv3 open source · Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSDFree

As github.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026.