Unofficial classic styled Minecraft Launcher
Publisher’s description
What is jdMinecraftLauncher?
jdMinecraftLauncher is an open-source launchers & mod program for Windows from JakobDev. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 116.1 MB. 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 6.2, released on February 1, 2025. 7 versions are listed since January 11, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: jdMinecraftLauncher is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- All Minecraft versions are supported
- Offline mode is available after your first login
- One click install of Forge, NeoForge, Fabric and Quilt
- FeralInteractive GameMode is supported
- Create Shortcuts in the Menu and on the Desktop to directly launch Minecraft
- For Developers commandline arguments and a D-Bus Interface are provided
- Profiles can be imported from the vanilla launcher
- Modrinth modpacks (.mrpack) can be installed directly through the Launcher
- Integrated into KRunner and GNOME Search
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Is jdMinecraftLauncher safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7EA85A918EBD952FAF44ABEC542FF0343830DE5EA11C5D41BB59CCD5F8749374· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 2 years · about 3.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2Latest | February 1, 2025 | 116.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0 | March 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.4 | January 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2 | August 25, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1 | August 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0 | June 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1 | January 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JakobDev.jdMinecraftLauncher -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub page.codeberg.JakobDev.jdMinecraftLauncherInformation
- Publisher
- JakobDev
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GNU GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 6.2
- Released
- February 1, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 3.4
- Website
- jakobdev.codeberg.page
- winget ID
- JakobDev.jdMinecraftLauncher
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Frequently asked questions
Is jdMinecraftLauncher free?
Yes. jdMinecraftLauncher is open-source software under the GNU GPLv3 licence.
Is jdMinecraftLauncher safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 jdMinecraftLauncher 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 jdMinecraftLauncher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does jdMinecraftLauncher 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 jdMinecraftLauncher?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 11, 2023.
Can I use jdMinecraftLauncher without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to jdMinecraftLauncher?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
