HMCL README

The project's README from github.com/HMCL-dev/HMCL. As one markdown file: README.md.

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Introduction

HMCL is an open-source, cross-platform Minecraft launcher that supports Mod Management, Game Customizing, ModLoader Installing (Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine), Modpack Creating, UI Customization, and more.

HMCL has amazing cross-platform capabilities. Not only does it run on different operating systems like Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, but it also supports various CPU architectures such as x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, and LoongArch. You can easily enjoy Minecraft across different platforms through HMCL.

For systems and CPU architectures supported by HMCL, please refer to this table.

Download

You can download HMCL from the following sources:

Contributing

HMCL is a community-driven open-source project, and everyone is welcome to contribute code or provide suggestions.

You can contribute to HMCL development in the following ways:

Before contributing, please read the Contributing Guide, which includes the following:

Contributors

Since 2015, more than 120 contributors have participated in HMCL. Thank you for your hard work!

Contributors

License

The software is distributed under GPLv3 license with the following additional terms:

Additional terms under GPLv3 Section 7

  1. When you distribute a modified version of the software, you must change the software name or the version number in a reasonable way in order to distinguish it from the original version. (Under GPLv3, 7(c))

    The software name and the version number can be edited here.

  2. You must not remove the copyright declaration displayed in the software. (Under GPLv3, 7(b))

HMCL (HMCL-dev/HMCL)

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HMCL
What is this?HMCL (Hello Minecraft! Launcher) is an open-source, cross-platform Minecraft launcher with mod management, modloader installing, modpack creation, and UI customization.
Is this just another launcher skin, or does it actually manage mods and modloaders too?It is a full-featured desktop launcher app, not a simple skin or theme — it handles modloader installation, modpack creation, and in-game customization directly.
How do I get it running?Download a prebuilt copy from the HMCL Official Website, the GitHub Releases page, or the CNB Release mirror.
Which modloaders does it support installing?Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine are all supported for installation.
If I modify and redistribute HMCL, what am I required to do?You must rename the software or change the version number to distinguish your fork from the original, and you cannot remove the copyright declaration shown in the software.
Which operating systems and CPU architectures does it run on?It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, and supports x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, and LoongArch CPU architectures.
What is the interface built with?The launcher's GUI is built with JavaFX, as reflected in the project topics and codebase.
What are similar projects?PrismLauncher, Mindustry, pcsx2, widemelon, Paper, Rise-6.9.5, UI-TARS, TheSimpsonsGameRecomp
Which topics is it in?minecraft, gaming, bsd, java, mobile, desktop, gplv3, gui, free, desktop-app, cross-platform, windows
Creator
HMCL-dev
Size
42.7 MB
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Updated
CommitOct 18Releasev3.16.4Sep 17
Age
11y
Commits · 90 Days