Hello Minecraft! Launcher

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 7.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Hello Minecraft! Launcher is ranked #18 of 74 in Minecraft launchers on Freedom251, made by Hello Minecraft! Launcher. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Hello Minecraft! Launcher plans and pricing

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Hello Minecraft! Launcher Free GPLv3 open source · Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD github.com · 11 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Modpack import: file
Mod loader support: multiple

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The record

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

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Sources

github.com/HMCL-dev/HMCL· checked 11 Oct 2026
docs.hmcl.net/launcher/auto-installing.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
hmcl.huangyuhui.net· checked 11 Oct 2026
docs.hmcl.net/faq.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
hmcl.huangyuhui.net/download/· checked 11 Oct 2026
docs.hmcl.net/verify.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
docs.hmcl.net· checked 11 Oct 2026