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Conic Launcher
What Conic Launcher is
Conic Launcher is a free, open-source desktop Minecraft launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It combines instance setup, mod searching, multiplayer invitations, game launching, and playtime tracking. Instances can be grouped by loader, searched, sorted, favorited, and given separate settings, backgrounds, and playtime records. Supported loaders are Vanilla, Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt, with installation progress shown during setup. Built-in Modrinth and CurseForge search displays project details and dependencies and installs mods or resource packs into instances. The launcher can scan for Java or download a suitable runtime, allocate memory automatically, and show launch steps. Conic Nexus supports invite-code groups for cross-LAN play and detects NAT type for network suggestions. Login methods include Microsoft device-code, offline, Authlib-Injector, and Yggdrasil authentication. Additional tools include automatic updates, multi-threaded downloads, mirrors, proxy support, global search, and a command palette.
Who it suits
Conic Launcher suits Minecraft players managing multiple instances, loaders, mods, and resource packs across desktop operating systems. It is also relevant to users seeking built-in Modrinth and CurseForge access.
What it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Handles five listed Minecraft loaders
- Built-in Modrinth and CurseForge search
- Manages Java runtimes automatically
- Includes separate instance settings
What to know first
- Project is marked early Alpha
- Features and interface are rapidly changing
- Not associated with Mojang Studios
Verdict
Conic Launcher gathers instance management, mod discovery, Java setup, and multiplayer tools in one free desktop application. Its early Alpha status means users should expect ongoing changes.
Facts from Conic Launcher's own pages
- Accounts
- Login options include Microsoft device-code login, offline login, and external Authlib-Injector or Yggdrasil authentication servers. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Additional tools
- The launcher includes in-app updates, game-version notifications, multi-threaded downloads with adjustable limits, mirrors and system proxy support, global search, and a command palette. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Affiliation
- The project states that Conic Launcher is not an official Minecraft product and is not associated with Mojang Studios. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Login options include Microsoft device-code login, offline login, and external Authlib-Injector or Yggdrasil authentication servers. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Downloads and updates
- Downloads are listed for Windows x64 and arm64, macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux x64 and arm64; the app includes automatic updates. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Game data
- Users can browse save world maps, manage data packs and resource packs, and view screenshots in the launcher. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Instances
- Instances can be grouped by loader, sorted, searched, and favorited, with separate settings, backgrounds, and playtime tracking. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Java and launch
- The app scans for Java or downloads a suitable runtime, allocates memory automatically, and visualizes the game launch steps. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Java runtime management
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Launching
- The launcher can scan for Java or download a suitable runtime, automatically allocate memory, and customize JVM and game arguments and launch commands. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under GPL-3.0 with additional Section 7 terms for modified versions and displayed copyright notices. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Loaders
- The launcher supports Vanilla, Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt, with installation progress shown in real time. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Marketplace
- Its built-in Modrinth and CurseForge search lets users browse project details and dependencies and install mods or resource packs into instances. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Minecraft affiliation
- The project states that Conic Launcher is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang Studios. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mod loader support
- multiple · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Mod marketplace
- Built-in Modrinth and CurseForge search lets users browse project details and dependencies and install mods or resource packs into instances. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Modpack import
- catalog · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Multiplayer
- Conic Nexus supports invite-code groups for cross-LAN play and detects NAT type to suggest network optimizations. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Personalization
- It includes four Catppuccin themes with high-contrast variants, system light/dark switching, custom backgrounds, and a local music player. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Installers are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux; Windows and Linux downloads include x64 and arm64 options, while macOS lists Intel and Apple Silicon. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Conic Launcher is a desktop Minecraft launcher, and the project is marked as early Alpha. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The project describes itself as being in early Alpha, with features and interface rapidly changing. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
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