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X Minecraft Launcher

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Spec score 8.5 #13 of 75 in Minecraft Launchers

What it is

X Minecraft Launcher (XMCL) is a free, open-source launcher for managing Minecraft game resources and separate game instances. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users can manage modpacks, resource packs, mods, shader packs, and other resources, with instances covering Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, OptiFine, and LabyMod; Bedrock support is experimental. Its marketplace gathers modpacks and projects from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB. The launcher can import modpacks, manage Java runtimes, and update automatically. Mod tools include dependency inspection and custom groups. Account options include Microsoft, offline, Ely.by, and LittleSkin authentication. World tools let users preview saves, select, copy, or delete chunks, and view structures in 3D. Users can export modpacks and local server files from the launcher. Telemetry is off by default and is processed only if enabled in settings. XMCL says it does not handle Microsoft account passwords, credentials, or session tokens. It is an independent project and is not an official Minecraft product or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.

Spec sheet

What it does
XMCL is an open-source Minecraft launcher for managing modpacks, resource packs, mods, shader packs, and other game resources.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Privacy
Launcher telemetry is disabled by default and is processed only when the user explicitly enables it in settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Support
The project directs users to GitHub for issue reports and Discord for community support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Accounts
The launcher supports Microsoft, offline, and third-party authentication services, including Ely.by and LittleSkin.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Affiliation
The site says XMCL is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Automatic updates
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Built-in modpack catalog
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Community content
Its marketplace brings together modpacks and projects from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Credential handling
XMCL says it does not process or store Microsoft account passwords, credentials, or session tokens.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Desktop platforms
The installation guide provides packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Game instances
It creates and manages separate Minecraft instances across Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, OptiFine, and LabyMod, with experimental Bedrock support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Java runtime management
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Mod loader support
multipleRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Mod management
Users can inspect mod dependencies, organize custom groups, and manage installed mods.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Modpack import
bothRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Project status
XMCL is an independent open-source project operated by CI010 and the Voxelum contributor community.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
Separate instances
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · xmcl.app
Sharing
Users can export modpacks and local server files from the launcher.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
World tools
XMCL can preview saves, select, copy, or delete chunks, and preview structures in 3D.Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app

Plans and prices

XMCL Free Free, open-source Minecraft launcher Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates and manages separate game instances
  • Includes a modpack marketplace and import support
  • Manages Java runtimes and updates automatically
  • Offers save previews and 3D structure previews
  • Telemetry is disabled by default

Limits

  • Bedrock support is experimental
  • Not an official Minecraft product
  • Available for desktop platforms only

Who it suits

XMCL suits Minecraft players who want to keep separate setups, manage multiple mod loaders, and work with modpacks and other game resources. Its desktop packages cover Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Verdict

XMCL combines instance organization, modpack discovery and import, Java management, and world tools in a free desktop launcher. Players should note its experimental Bedrock support and independent status.

Where Specifiction places it

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