CLI utility to manage MC server installations.
Publisher’s description
What is McServ?
McServ by McServ is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It ranks 22nd by popularity among launchers & mods in this catalogue. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.1, released on September 26, 2022. The version history goes back to September 2, 2021: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,062 times. The source code on GitHub (DRSchlaubi/mcserv) has 21 stars. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI utility to manage MC Server installations”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: McServ is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is McServ 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:
D77EFFC331240C68237F5448950351A33898DE2DB823AABC592B08E5E0F836F8· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 1 year · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.1Latest | September 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.3 | April 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.1 | January 9, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.0 | January 9, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.6 | December 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.4 | December 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.3 | September 8, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.2 | September 8, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id McServ.McServ -echoco install mcserv -ymsiexec /i mcserv-0.2.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F533613B-2F56-4E49-A8CC-EFD1BF1DD985} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- McServ
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DRSchlaubi/mcserv
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.2.1
- Released
- September 26, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- September 3, 2021
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,062
- GitHub stars
- 21
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- McServ.McServ
- Chocolatey package
- mcserv
- MSI product code
- {F533613B-2F56-4E49-A8CC-EFD1BF1DD985}
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Frequently asked questions
Is McServ free?
Yes. McServ is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is McServ 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 McServ 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 McServ be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does McServ 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 McServ?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 2, 2021.
What are alternatives to McServ?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
