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Fjord Launcher
What it is
Fjord Launcher is a free Minecraft launcher for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is a soft fork of Prism Launcher focused on alternative Minecraft authentication servers, including Drasl, Ely.by, and Blessing Skin. Users can maintain separate instances, import modpacks from both listed sources, choose among multiple mod loaders, manage Java runtimes, browse a built-in modpack catalog, and receive automatic updates. Adding an offline or authlib-injector account requires adding a Microsoft account first. Documentation lists Ely.by, LittleSkin, and Drasl as public authlib-injector servers, while Drasl and Blessing Skin Server are listed as self-hosted API options. An instance can use a custom Loki or authlib-injector JAR added through its Version tab. Windows offers installers and portable builds, with Scoop recommended. macOS builds are available with Homebrew recommended. Linux options include Flatpak, AppImage, Arch AUR, Nix, and Gentoo packages; Flatpaks support x86_64 and aarch64. The repository identifies the license as GPL-3.0.
For and against
For
- Free on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Supports multiple authentication server options
- Separate instances and modpack imports
- Multiple mod loaders and Java management
- Automatic updates and built-in modpack catalog
Against
- Microsoft account required before offline accounts
- Alternative authentication requires compatible servers
- Installation methods vary by operating system
The verdict
Fjord Launcher combines Prism-based instance management with support for alternative authentication services. Review its account prerequisite and platform-specific installation route before setup.
Who it suits
Fjord Launcher suits Minecraft players who need alternative authentication servers alongside standard launcher features. It also fits users choosing among Windows, macOS, and Linux installation formats.
Plans and prices
Fjord Launcher
No paid plans stated
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Account requirement
- Users must add a Microsoft account before adding an offline or authlib-injector account.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Architecture support
- The project says Flatpaks are available for x86_64 and aarch64.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Authentication services
- The project names Drasl, Ely.by, and Blessing Skin as examples of alternative authentication servers.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Custom agents
- Users can add a custom Loki or authlib-injector JAR to an instance through its Version tab.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Java runtime management
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Linux distribution
- Linux distribution options include Flatpak, AppImage, Arch AUR, Nix, and Gentoo packages.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- macOS distribution
- macOS builds are available from releases, and Homebrew is the recommended installation method.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mod loader support
- multiplegithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Modpack import
- bothgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Release
- The releases page lists version 11.1.1.0, released September 29, 2026.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- The documentation lists Drasl and Blessing Skin Server as self-hosted API server options.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Separate instances
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to the #fjord-launcher Matrix channel or to open an issue in its repository.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported auth servers
- Its documentation lists Ely.by, LittleSkin, and Drasl as public auth servers compatible with authlib-injector.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Fjord Launcher is a soft fork of Prism Launcher focused on supporting alternative Minecraft authentication servers.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
