SJMC Launcher is a modern, cross-platform Minecraft launcher built on the Tauri framework, independently developed by members of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Minecraft Club.
Publisher’s description
What is SJMCL?
SJMCL by SJMC is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It ranks 44th by popularity among launchers & mods in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.0, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to September 27, 2025: 26 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 24 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (UNIkeEN/SJMCL) has 722 stars. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “🌟 A Minecraft launcher born from @SJMC-Dev, built with the community”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 24 a year)
In short: SJMCL is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SJMCL 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:
11EE3AA945911302247BE1A0F09898D7881B96A92C2B06A41B29845FDFDE064C· 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 26 versions ›26 versions over 1 year · about 24 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.2 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.1 | September 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.0 | September 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.0 | July 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.2 | June 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.1 | June 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SJMC.SJMCL -eSJMCL_1.4.0_windows_x86_64_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask sjmclInformation
- Publisher
- SJMC
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only with additional terms (see LICENSE.EXTRA)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/UNIkeEN/SJMCL
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.4.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 24.2
- GitHub stars
- 722
- GitHub forks
- 84
- Website
- mc.sjtu.cn
- winget ID
- SJMC.SJMCL
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Frequently asked questions
Is SJMCL free?
Yes. SJMCL is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only with additional terms (see LICENSE.EXTRA) licence.
Is SJMCL 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 SJMCL 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 SJMCL be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SJMCL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SJMCL?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 27, 2025.
What are alternatives to SJMCL?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and SJMCL. The alternatives page compares them.
