GDLauncher is a custom open-source Minecraft launcher written from the ground up in electron/react.
Its main goal is to make it easy and enjoyable to manage different Minecraft versions and install forge/fabric, bringing the playing and modding experience to the next level!
Publisher’s description
What is GDLauncher?
GDLauncher is an open-source pc game program for Windows from GorillaDevs. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.30, released on January 29, 2023. 16 versions are listed since June 26, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 10 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,563 times. The source code on GitHub (gorilla-devs/GDLauncher) has 1,196 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “[ARCHIVED - CHECK OUT THE NEW GDLAUNCHER CARBON] GDLauncher is a simple, yet powerful Minecraft custom launcher with a strong focus on the user experience”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 10 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: GDLauncher is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GDLauncher safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9A4744A9EA6FA058995157B052E1D96B7063039AB3971CE5660FE9CC29BEA7AA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 2 years · about 10 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.30Latest | January 29, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.29 | August 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.27 | July 24, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.25 | June 16, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.24 | June 15, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.23 | May 15, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.21 | January 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.20 | December 22, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GorillaDevs.GDLauncher -echoco install gdlauncher -yGDLauncher-win-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GorillaDevs
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gorilla-devs/GDLauncher
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.30
- Released
- January 29, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 26, 2021
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 10
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,563
- GitHub stars
- 1,196
- GitHub forks
- 233
- Website
- gdevs.io
- winget ID
- GorillaDevs.GDLauncher
- Chocolatey package
- gdlauncher
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to GDLauncher
See all ›-
Open source76.1K ↓ -
OpenTTD15.3OpenTTD is a transport simulation game based upon the popular game Transport Tycoon Deluxe, written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.Open source31.6K ↓ -
Proprietary766.7K ↓ -
Celestia1.6.4Real-time 3D visualization of space. The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions.Open source13.6K ↓ -
PPSSPP1.20.4PPSSPP can run your PSP games on your PC in full HD resolution; it can even upscale textures that would otherwise be too blurry as they were made for the small screen of the original PSP.Open source14.6K ↓ -
ScummVM2026.4.0ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical adventure and role-playing games, provided you already have their data files.Open source9K ↓ -
Playnite10.63Playnite is an open source video game library manager with one simple goal: To provide a unified interface for all of your games.Open source89.3K ↓ -
MAME0.289A multi-purpose emulation framework. Its purpose is to preserve decades of software history. As electronic technology continues to rush forward, MAME prevents this important «vintage» software from being lost and forgotten.Open source10.9K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is GDLauncher free?
Yes. GDLauncher is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3) licence.
Is GDLauncher safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GDLauncher with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GDLauncher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GDLauncher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GDLauncher?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 26, 2021.
Can I use GDLauncher without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GDLauncher?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
