Hello Minecraft! Launcher

Spec sheet

Product

HMCL is an open-source launcher for Minecraft.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

Support

The documentation directs users to GitHub issues to report bugs or submit suggestions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.hmcl.net

License

The project is distributed under GPLv3 with additional terms for modified versions and the displayed copyright notice.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Founded

2015Read 28 Sep 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

Account requirement

The FAQ says Minecraft play requires a purchased Microsoft account or an offline or external account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.hmcl.net

Customization

The launcher supports multiple color schemes and custom background images.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

Download formats

The download page lists Windows 7+, macOS 13+, and universal Linux/FreeBSD builds requiring Java 17+ for the stable release.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

File verification

The HMCL documentation provides a page to check whether an HMCL file is an official build.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.hmcl.net

Instance isolation

The documentation recommends isolating game instances so their mods and files do not conflict.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.hmcl.net

Java handling

HMCL can manage Java and select a suitable Java version for different game versions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.hmcl.net

Mod loader support

multipleRead 19 Sep 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

Mod loaders

The project lists support for Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Mod management

It supports mod management, game customization, mod loader installation, modpack creation, and interface customization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Mod sources

HMCL includes search and download for mods from CurseForge and Modrinth.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.hmcl.net

Modpack formats

The official site says HMCL can import Curse, MultiMC, and Modrinth modpacks, and export HMCL, MultiMC, and MCBBS modpacks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

Modpack import

fileRead 19 Sep 2026 · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

Supported systems

The repository lists Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, plus x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, and LoongArch CPU architectures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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