mcl

minecraft launcher for linux

what does it do

• download all versions (works with tested modded versions)
• run versions from downloaded json/jar pairs
• download assets and libraries
• set up natives
• select the correct libraries for the version (may only work on linux)
• get an authentication token (microsoft auth only, i no longer have a mojang account)
• instance support
• multiple account support
• launch the game

what does it not do

• import minecraft launcher profiles - you will have to manually create profiles for optifine, forge, etc after installation
• support external natives (openbsd, freebsd, etc) with the exception of aarch64 linux

what will it never do

• support windows. it is not a very command line centric operating system

why not use the regular launcher

• closed source
• really buggy for some reason
• much slower in practice
• it is more fun to write one

why not a third party launcher

• too complex (heavy guis and such)
• they all have Discourse