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What it is
X Minecraft Launcher is a free, open-source launcher for organizing Minecraft resources and separate game instances on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports modpacks, resource packs, mods, shader packs, and other game content. Users can import modpacks or browse a marketplace that brings together projects from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB. Instance support covers Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, OptiFine, and LabyMod, with experimental Bedrock support. The launcher can manage Java runtimes, update automatically, and help inspect mod dependencies or organize custom mod groups. It also offers world tools for previewing saves, selecting, copying, or deleting chunks, and viewing structures in 3D. Users can export modpacks and local server files. Authentication options include Microsoft, offline, and third-party services such as Ely.by and LittleSkin. Telemetry is off by default, and the project says it does not process or store Microsoft account passwords, credentials, or session tokens. XMCL is not an official Minecraft product and is not associated with or approved by Mojang or Microsoft.
For and against
For
- Free, open-source launcher for three desktop platforms.
- Supports multiple mod loaders and separate instances.
- Includes a built-in modpack marketplace.
- Java runtime management and automatic updates are included.
Against
- Bedrock support is experimental.
- It is not an official Minecraft product.
The verdict
XMCL combines instance, modpack, and Java management with tools for worlds and sharing. Players should note its independent status and the experimental nature of Bedrock support.
Who it suits
XMCL suits Minecraft players who want to organize separate desktop game setups, manage mods and modpacks, or export packs and local server files. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Plans and prices
XMCL
Free, open-source Minecraft launcher
Read 8 Oct 2026 · xmcl.app
On the record
- Accounts
- The launcher supports Microsoft, offline, and third-party authentication services, including Ely.by and LittleSkin.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Affiliation
- The site says XMCL is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yesxmcl.app · read 19 Sep 2026
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yesxmcl.app · read 19 Sep 2026
- Community content
- Its marketplace brings together modpacks and projects from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Credential handling
- XMCL says it does not process or store Microsoft account passwords, credentials, or session tokens.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The installation guide provides packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Game instances
- It creates and manages separate Minecraft instances across Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, OptiFine, and LabyMod, with experimental Bedrock support.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Java runtime management
- Yesxmcl.app · read 19 Sep 2026
- Mod loader support
- multiplexmcl.app · read 19 Sep 2026
- Mod management
- Users can inspect mod dependencies, organize custom groups, and manage installed mods.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Modpack import
- bothxmcl.app · read 19 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Launcher telemetry is disabled by default and is processed only when the user explicitly enables it in settings.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Project status
- XMCL is an independent open-source project operated by CI010 and the Voxelum contributor community.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Separate instances
- Yesxmcl.app · read 19 Sep 2026
- Sharing
- Users can export modpacks and local server files from the launcher.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to GitHub for issue reports and Discord for community support.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- XMCL is an open-source Minecraft launcher for managing modpacks, resource packs, mods, shader packs, and other game resources.xmcl.app · read 8 Oct 2026
