The Citrine Launcher

A free, ad-free launcher for Minecraft: Java Edition. One big START button, or as many separate instances as you want.

Download: coming soon See what works today

Early development. Built for Windows, macOS and Linux. Requires your own copy of Minecraft: Java Edition.

Free. No price, no premium tier.CMCL is a hobby project and stays free to use.

No ads. Not in the launcher, not on this site.Nothing is sold to you and nothing tracks you to sell something.

Your instances stay yours.Every instance gets its own folder for worlds, settings, server list and mods. Libraries and assets are shared once, so disk space isn't wasted.

What works, and what's coming

We'd rather show the real state than promise everything at once. This list is updated as the launcher grows.

  • One-click startPress START and the launcher fetches, verifies and launches Minecraft 1.21.11.Works today
  • Automatic JavaDownloads the Java runtime each version needs. You install nothing.Works today
  • Direct from MojangGame files come from Mojang's own servers and are checked with SHA-1.Works today
  • Version selectorPick any release you own, old or new.In development
  • Fabric and ForgeLaunch modded setups, not only vanilla.In development
  • Separate instancesOwn worlds, settings, server list and mods per instance.In development
  • Microsoft sign-inLog in with your own account. Waiting on Microsoft and Mojang's app review.In development
  • One-click modsInstall from Modrinth and CurseForge without leaving the launcher.Planned
  • Multiple accountsSwitch between your accounts in a click.Planned
  • Instance folders and shortcutsOrganise instances and start one from your desktop.Planned
  • Synced instance settingsKeep options the same across instances.Planned
  • Skin editorEdit and switch skins inside the launcher.Planned
  • Quick Play and friends listJump straight into a world or a friend's server.Planned
  • Themes and customizationMake the launcher look the way you like.Planned

Independent, and clear about it

The Citrine Launcher is made by The Citrine Project, a third party with no connection to Mojang or Microsoft. We don't sell, bundle or redistribute the game.

You need to own the game

CMCL does not bypass authentication or license checks. Online play requires a legitimate copy of Minecraft: Java Edition and your own Microsoft account.