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What Vermeil is

Vermeil is a free Minecraft launcher for Windows and Linux that manages instances, mods, loaders, character skins, and Java. Separate instances can be organized with pinned access and category filters, and Quick Play resumes a world. The launcher searches Modrinth and CurseForge for mods, resource packs, shaders, and datapacks, with one-click dependency resolution. It installs Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, and Forge, and can download missing Java runtimes from Adoptium. A built-in modpack catalog and import support help users find or bring in modpacks. Its 3D character studio has an interactive 360-degree stage, and a custom cape designer is available through Vermeil Companion. Server tools support direct multiplayer launch, background latency pings, version range negotiation, and live player counts. Cached version manifests let installed instances launch offline or when upstream services are unavailable. The site says Vermeil has no analytics, usage tracking, crash reporting, or phoning home, and encrypts sign-in tokens on-device. The listed release is v0.1.0-alpha.1, and the project is maintained solely by its author.

Who it suits

Vermeil suits Minecraft players on Windows or Linux who want to manage separate modded instances, modpacks, loaders, and Java from a launcher. Its server features may also suit players who launch multiplayer servers directly.

What it does well

  • Free and open source under GNU GPLv3
  • Supports Windows and Linux
  • Searches Modrinth and CurseForge
  • Can download missing Java runtimes
  • Installed instances can launch offline

What to know first

  • Listed release is v0.1.0-alpha.1
  • Windows installer is not code-signed
  • Project is maintained solely by its author

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
FreeFree and open source under GNU GPLv3Free

As vermeillauncher.app lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the Vermeil website.
  2. Choose the version for Windows or Linux.
  3. Install and open the launcher.
  4. Create or import a Minecraft instance and select the loaders, mods, and Java runtime you need.

Verdict

Vermeil brings instance management, mod discovery, loader installation, and server tools into one launcher. The listed release is an alpha, and Windows users may see a SmartScreen advisory because the installer is unsigned.

Questions

Is Vermeil free?

Yes. The plan is Free, and Vermeil is open source under GNU GPLv3.

Which operating systems does it support?

Vermeil is available for Linux and Windows. The Windows installer is not code-signed, so SmartScreen may show an advisory.

Can it import modpacks and use different mod loaders?

Yes. Modpack import is supported, and the launcher can install Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, and Forge.

Where can I find mods and related content?

Vermeil searches Modrinth and CurseForge for mods, resource packs, shaders, and datapacks, with one-click dependency resolution.

Can I use installed instances offline?

Yes. Cached on-disk version manifests let installed instances launch offline or when upstream services are unavailable.

Who maintains Vermeil?

The project is maintained solely by its author. The site lists release v0.1.0-alpha.1 and welcomes bug reports and feature ideas through GitHub Issues.

Facts from Vermeil's own pages

Automatic updates
Yes · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Built-in modpack catalog
Yes · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Character studio
Its 3D character studio includes an interactive 360-degree stage and a custom cape designer through Vermeil Companion. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Free plan
Yes · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Google Drive sync
Optional settings sync is limited to Google Drive's private appdata folder and does not access personal Drive files. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Instance management
It organizes isolated Minecraft instances with pinned access, category filters, and one-click Quick Play world resumption. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Java runtime management
Yes · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Loaders and Java
It installs Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, and Forge, and can download missing Java runtimes from Adoptium. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Mod discovery
It searches Modrinth and CurseForge for mods, resource packs, shaders, and datapacks, with one-click dependency resolution. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Mod loader support
multiple · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Modpack import
both · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Offline use
On-disk version manifest caching lets installed instances launch when offline or when upstream services are unavailable. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Privacy and security
The site says Vermeil has no analytics, usage tracking, crash reporting, or phoning home, and encrypts sign-in tokens on-device. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Vermeil is a Minecraft launcher for managing instances, mods, loaders, character skins, and Java. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Separate instances
Yes · vermeillauncher.app, 22 Sept 2026
Server tools
It supports direct multiplayer server launch with background latency pinging, version range negotiation, and live player counts. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Support and project status
The site lists release v0.1.0-alpha.1, welcomes bug reports and feature ideas through GitHub Issues, and says the project is maintained solely by its author. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026
Windows limitation
The Windows installer is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show an advisory. · vermeillauncher.app, 8 Oct 2026

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