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Hello Minecraft! Launcher

By Hello Minecraft! Launcher · hmcl.huangyuhui.net

  • Free plan
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
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What Hello Minecraft! Launcher is

Hello Minecraft! Launcher, or HMCL, is a free, open-source Minecraft launcher. It manages mods, game customization, mod-loader installation, modpack creation, and launcher interface customization. HMCL supports Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine, and can search for and download mods from CurseForge and Modrinth. It imports Curse, MultiMC, and Modrinth modpacks and exports HMCL, MultiMC, and MCBBS modpacks. Java tools manage installations and select a suitable version for different game versions. Documentation recommends isolating game instances so mods and files do not conflict. The launcher supports multiple color schemes and custom backgrounds. Stable downloads cover Windows 7+, macOS 13+, and universal Linux or FreeBSD builds requiring Java 17+. HMCL is distributed under GPLv3 with additional terms for modified versions and displayed copyright.

Who it suits

HMCL suits Minecraft players who manage mods, loaders, and modpacks across supported desktop systems. It also fits users who want an open-source launcher with Java and instance controls.

Good to know, and what to watch

  • Free and open source
  • Supports many major mod loaders
  • Imports and exports several modpack formats
  • Searches CurseForge and Modrinth
  • Manages suitable Java versions
  • Playing requires a purchased or eligible account
  • Stable Linux and FreeBSD builds require Java 17+
  • Modified versions have additional license terms

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Hello Minecraft! Launcher

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The verdict

HMCL is a broad launcher for players who want integrated mod and Java management. Its account requirement, platform versions, and GPLv3 conditions are worth checking before setup.

What the maker publishes

Account requirement
The FAQ says Minecraft play requires a purchased Microsoft account or an offline or external account. source
Customization
The launcher supports multiple color schemes and custom background images. source
Download formats
The download page lists Windows 7+, macOS 13+, and universal Linux/FreeBSD builds requiring Java 17+ for the stable release. source
File verification
The HMCL documentation provides a page to check whether an HMCL file is an official build. source
Founded
2015 source
Free plan
Yes source
Instance isolation
The documentation recommends isolating game instances so their mods and files do not conflict. source
Java handling
HMCL can manage Java and select a suitable Java version for different game versions. source
License
The project is distributed under GPLv3 with additional terms for modified versions and the displayed copyright notice. source
Mod loaders
The project lists support for Forge, NeoForge, Cleanroom, Fabric, Legacy Fabric, Quilt, LiteLoader, and OptiFine. source
Mod loader support
multiple source
Mod management
It supports mod management, game customization, mod loader installation, modpack creation, and interface customization. source
Modpack formats
The official site says HMCL can import Curse, MultiMC, and Modrinth modpacks, and export HMCL, MultiMC, and MCBBS modpacks. source
Modpack import
file source
Mod sources
HMCL includes search and download for mods from CurseForge and Modrinth. source
Product
HMCL is an open-source launcher for Minecraft. source
Support
The documentation directs users to GitHub issues to report bugs or submit suggestions. source
Supported systems
The repository lists Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, plus x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS, and LoongArch CPU architectures. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 11 Oct 2026.