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Kraft Launcher
What Kraft Launcher is
Kraft Launcher is an unofficial, open-source Minecraft: Java Edition launcher for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is designed around isolated instances, instance sharing, and mod installation. Separate instances are intended to keep mods, worlds, and configurations apart. The project aims to synchronize shared instances, including mods, resource packs, configurations, key binds, Java and Minecraft versions, and mod-loader versions. Listed integrations with Modrinth and CurseForge are for installing, updating, and managing mods. Other planned capabilities include Microsoft account switching, importing instances or files from MultiMC and other launchers, crash-log viewing and sharing, optional uploads to mclo.gs or similar services, instance groups, a Minecraft news feed, Quick Play, and a built-in Java installer that selects a version per instance. Microsoft authentication occurs in the system browser, with tokens stored in platform secure storage. The project is MIT-licensed, has no GitHub releases, and says offline mode requires owning Minecraft: Java Edition on at least one Microsoft account. Most listed features are not implemented; the project is early, not ready for general use, and may cause data loss through breaking changes.
Who it suits
It is aimed at Minecraft Java players who want isolated instances and planned sharing or synchronization across platforms. Users must own Minecraft: Java Edition on at least one Microsoft account for offline mode.
What it does well
- Open-source MIT license
- Build targets Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Isolates instance data
- Plans Modrinth and CurseForge integration
- Uses system secure storage for account tokens
What to know first
- Not ready for general use
- Most listed features are unimplemented
- Breaking changes may cause data loss
- GitHub releases page has no releases
Verdict
Kraft Launcher outlines an instance-focused Minecraft Java workflow with sharing and mod management plans. Its early development status, absent releases, and unimplemented features make its current availability uncertain.
Facts from Kraft Launcher's own pages
- Account switching
- A listed feature is switching between multiple Microsoft accounts. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Additional features
- The README lists instance groups, importing from other launchers, a Minecraft news feed, and Quick Play as planned features. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Affiliation
- Kraft Launcher states that it is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- The README says Microsoft authentication runs in the system browser and account credentials are never exposed to the launcher. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The GitHub releases page states that there are no releases. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Planned sync controls let users choose which mods, resource packs, and configurations to sync or exclude. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Development stage
- The project says it is in its early stages, is not ready for general use, and may introduce breaking changes that cause data loss. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Feature availability
- The README warns that most listed features have not yet been implemented. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Game ownership
- The README says offline mode is available, but users must own Minecraft: Java Edition on at least one Microsoft account. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Import
- The README lists importing instances and files from MultiMC or other launchers. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Instance isolation
- Each instance is designed to keep separate data, including mods, worlds, and configurations. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Instance sharing
- The launcher aims to sync shared instances, including mods, resource packs, configs, key binds, Java and Minecraft versions, and mod loader versions. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Planned integrations include installing, updating, and managing mods from Modrinth and CurseForge. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project is intended for Minecraft Java players who want to isolate instances and share or sync them with other players. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Java installation
- A listed feature is a built-in installer that automatically installs the appropriate Java version per instance across platforms. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Java installer
- A built-in installer is planned to install the appropriate Java version for each instance across platforms. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies its license as MIT. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Log sharing
- The launcher lists viewing, copying, and sharing crash logs, with optional upload to mclo.gs or similar services. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Planned features
- The README says most listed features are not implemented yet and are planned. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Build instructions specify Linux, macOS, and Windows targets. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Kraft Launcher is an unofficial, open-source launcher for Minecraft Java with instance isolation, sharing, and mod installation. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The project says it is in its early stages, not ready for general use, and likely to introduce breaking changes that may cause data loss. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Kraft Launcher is an unofficial, open-source launcher for Minecraft Java with instance isolation, instance sharing, and mod installation. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Sharing and syncing
- The launcher aims to share and sync instance contents such as mods, resource packs, configurations, key binds, Java and Minecraft versions, and mod loader versions. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
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