Thendrask Launcher is a free, open-source desktop launcher for Minecraft modpacks, with separate instances, mod loader choices and Java runtime management. Users can browse approved Modrinth and CurseForge catalogues or import MRPACK and CurseForge ZIP files. Custom instances can use Fabric, Forge, NeoForge or Quilt, with dependencies installed automatically. The launcher downloads Java runtimes for each Minecraft release and also accepts custom Java paths. Before updates, it snapshots packs and verifies required files; failed updates roll back automatically. Users can also make portable backups, check for broken files and create sanitized diagnostic bundles. Friends can be added by code to view who is online and what they are playing. Windows is available, while macOS and Linux are in public beta. Thendrask Launcher uses Electron and React, and launches the official game without modifying Minecraft. Download and use are free under the MIT license. Optional project support costs $3 monthly or $50 lifetime.
Who it is for
It suits Minecraft players who want to manage multiple modpack instances, use supported mod loaders and keep packs backed up. Users should note that macOS and Linux are in public beta.
What is good
- Free, open-source use under the MIT license
- Separate instances and multiple mod loaders
- Automatically manages Java runtimes by release
- Failed pack updates roll back automatically
- Supports portable backups and diagnostic bundles
What to know first
- macOS and Linux are in public beta
- Only Modrinth and approved CurseForge are public providers
Verdict
Thendrask Launcher combines modpack catalogues and imports with instance management, automatic Java handling and rollback support. Windows is available now; macOS and Linux are listed as public beta. Optional support tiers are $3 monthly and $50 lifetime.
Thendrask Launcher plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Minecraft launchers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $3one-time
- Desktop OS support
- Windows; macOS and Linux public beta
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
- Java runtime management
- Yes
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yes
- Automatic updates
- Yes
