Shard Launcher

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What it is

Shard is a content-addressed Minecraft launcher focused on reproducibility and reducing duplicate files.

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Data plate

Price: Free to use
Free plan: Yes
Free trial: No
Runs on: Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows
Open source: No
Website: shard.thomas.md
Accounts: Shard uses Microsoft OAuth and supports adding and switching between multiple Microsoft accounts.
Account support: Shard uses Microsoft OAuth for Minecraft authentication and supports adding and switching between multiple Microsoft accounts.
CLI: Shard provides a command-line tool designed for scripting and automation, sharing its data directory with the desktop app.
Deduplicated storage: Mods, resource packs, and shader packs are stored by SHA-256 hash and shared across profiles.
Downloads: The download guide lists desktop app installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus CLI downloads for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Download verification: Each release includes a SHA-256 checksums file for verifying downloads.
Game requirements: Playing requires Java 17 or later and a Microsoft account for Minecraft authentication.
Java requirement: Minecraft requires Java 17 or later, and Shard can help install it.
Checked: 12 Oct 2026

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