xztx127-craft-launcher2

Project Overview

XCL2 (xztx127 Craft Launcher 2) is an open-source third-party Minecraft Java Edition launcher for Windows, built with C# and .NET 8. It integrates the Modrinth and CurseForge mod platforms so you can search, download, and manage modpacks right inside the launcher. It also offers native touchscreen support for tablets and touch devices, offline login, and a unified entry for managing both Bedrock and Java editions, making it convenient for players who switch between versions.

Item	Value
Platform	Windows 10/11
Runtime	.NET 8 Desktop Runtime
Type	Minecraft launcher
Code	Fully open source

A rare touchscreen-ready launcher for Windows that manages Bedrock and Java in one place.

Key Features

• Touchscreen support: play Minecraft on touch devices without installing any mods, ideal for tablets and 2-in-1 laptops
• Dual-edition management: manage Bedrock and Java editions in one interface
• Mod platform integration: built-in Modrinth and CurseForge sources for searching and downloading mods and modpacks
• Offline login: enter the game without online verification
• Embedded login: sign in with your Microsoft account inside the app via WebView2, no code copying
• Browser login: fall back to the system browser when WebView2 is unavailable, with identical results
• Fully open source: code is public for review and self-building

Target Audience

• Minecraft players on Windows
• Players using tablets or touchscreen devices
• Users managing both Bedrock and Java editions
• Players who source mods from Modrinth and CurseForge
• Users who need offline login

Quick Start

1. Download the launcher archive from the releases page and extract it
2. Install .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64 or arm64 to match your architecture)
3. Run the executable and choose embedded or browser login on the login page
4. Pick or create a game version, install mods as needed, and start the game

Core Advantages

• Touch friendly: native touch adaptation with no third-party mods required
• Lightweight single binary: one exe runs the app; the login component loads on demand
• One-stop mods: download mods without switching between browser and game

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 1803+ / Windows 11
Runtime	.NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64 or arm64)
Optional	WebView2 Runtime (only for embedded login)

Notes

• Runtime prerequisite: the app will not start without .NET 8; install it from the Microsoft site first, no reboot needed
• WebView2 dependency: embedded login requires WebView2, which is preinstalled on most Windows 10 1803+ systems; use browser login if missing
• Personal project: maintained by an individual developer; check the releases page for updates