HMCL

Project Overview

HMCL (Hello Minecraft! Launcher) 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 runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, and supports various CPU architectures including x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, and LoongArch.

Key Features

• Mod management and ModLoader installation (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, etc.)
• Game customization and modpack creation
• UI customization and multi-language support
• Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD) and multi-CPU architecture

Target Audience

• Minecraft players and server administrators
• Players who need to manage multiple mods and modpacks
• Users who play Minecraft across multiple platforms

Quick Start

1. Download from the HMCL official website or GitHub Releases
2. Run the installer for your operating system
3. Launch HMCL and log in with your Minecraft account
4. Select game version and mod loader
5. Start playing

Core Advantages

• Open-source and free (GPLv3 licensed)
• Broad cross-platform support (OS + CPU architecture)
• Community-driven with 120+ contributors
• Feature-rich with continuous updates

System Requirements

• OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD
• Architectures: x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, LoongArch
• Additional Dependencies: Java

Notes

• When distributing a modified version, you must change the software name or version number to distinguish it from the original