Version 1.0.0 is out

Enter Minecraft
like a patron.

A fast, open-source launcher that stays under your control. Sign in with Microsoft, install mod loaders in one click, pick a theme and play.

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Latest release 1.0.0 · 7.6 MB · Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)

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FabricQuiltForgeNeoForgeModrinthCurseForge
700+
supported versions
10
languages
5
mod loaders
0
PatronLauncher servers

Features

Everything you need before you press Play

Accounts, versions, mods and looks in one window. Nothing more, nothing missing.

Microsoft sign-in

Sign-in happens in your browser on Microsoft’s own page. Your password never touches the launcher; sessions live in Windows Credential Manager.

Every mod loader

Vanilla, Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge. Pick a version, pick a loader, the launcher does the rest.

Modrinth & CurseForge

Search mods, resource packs and shaders without leaving the launcher; add them to a profile in one click.

Version catalog

Every Mojang release from Alpha to the newest snapshot, organised by family with cover art.

Profiles & backups

Each profile lives in its own folder. Back up and restore in one click, share profile codes with friends.

Automatic Java

The launcher downloads and manages the Java each version needs. No manual installs, no PATH headaches.

Themes & ambience

Presets from Patron Red to AMOLED, custom colors, particles and startup animations.

Local & private

There is no PatronLauncher server. Settings, profiles and accounts stay on your PC only.

10 languages

English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Hindi.

PClient

Your in-game companion: PClient

A lightweight Fabric client bundled with PatronLauncher. Your launcher account and theme continue inside the game.

  • HUD editor
    Place FPS, coordinates, clock and more with drag and drop.
  • Badges & presence
    A PClient badge in TAB and chat; see when your friends are online.
  • Performance
    Plays nicely with Sodium and friends; PacketGuard keeps network surprises out.
  • One theme
    The color you pick in the launcher carries into in-game menus.
FPS 240
XYZ 128 / 64 / -512
12:41
PClient
3 friends online

How it works

In the game in three steps

  1. 1

    Download & install

    No admin rights required; takes under a minute.

  2. 2

    Connect your account

    Sign in with Microsoft, or create a local player for offline play.

  3. 3

    Create a profile, play

    Choose version and loader; the launcher fetches Java and game files itself.

News

Updates and announcements

Release notes, plans and community news.

Featured
2 min read

PatronLauncher 1.0 is out: enter Minecraft like a patron

After months of development the first stable release is ready. Microsoft sign-in, every mod loader, Modrinth/CurseForge search, themes and PClient — all in one package.

#release#announcement
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1 min read

Meet PClient: the launcher’s in-game extension

What does PClient, the lightweight Fabric client bundled with PatronLauncher, do — and not do? A short tour from the HUD editor to PacketGuard.

#pclient#feature
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1 min read

How Microsoft sign-in works — and why we never see your password

Microsoft sign-in in PatronLauncher completes in your browser on Microsoft’s own page. Here is what happens behind the scenes and how we think about privacy.

#security#account
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is PatronLauncher free?
Yes. It is completely free and open source (AGPL-3.0). Minecraft itself requires a license from Mojang/Microsoft.
Is signing in with my Microsoft account safe?
Sign-in completes in your browser on Microsoft’s own page (OAuth PKCE). Your password is never typed into the launcher. Session data is stored encrypted in Windows Credential Manager.
What is an offline / local account for?
Single-player and local use. Local accounts cannot join servers that require Microsoft authentication.
Can I move my mods and worlds over?
Yes. Each profile has its own folder (%APPDATA%\#PatronLauncher\instances); you can copy an existing .minecraft folder into a profile.
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
All modern stable releases, and snapshots can be browsed; profile creation is limited to versions the core supports, and the reason is shown in the panel.
Is there a macOS or Linux build?
Windows only for now. Other platforms are on the roadmap; follow along on Discord.

Ready?

Install in seconds, connect your account and play.

Download for Windows