XMCL / LINUX EDITION

The Minecraft launcher that feels native on Linux.

A polished, open-source launcher for Linux desktops and Steam Deck. Pick the package your distribution expects, plug into a 4K display, and keep every world one clear launch away.

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Native Linux builds, ARM64 options, and Flathub support

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XMCL · Linux workspace

X Minecraft Launcher home screen showing a library of Minecraft instances

4K-ready workspace

READY FOR YOUR NEXT WORLD

Linux packages

DEB, RPM, AppImage, tar.xz, and Flathub.

Clear at any scale

A dense library that stays readable on a large display.

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Separate worlds

Keep versions, loaders, and saves from colliding.

A LINUX-FIRST WORKFLOW

From package manager to play session without the friction.

XMCL keeps the things Linux players care about close: predictable installs, a sharp interface, and independent game environments that stay easy to move between.

XMCL create instance dialog with Minecraft versions and mod loaders

01 / CHOOSE YOUR INSTALL

Use the format your distribution understands.

Download a native package for your desktop or use Flathub when you want a portable, Steam Deck-friendly route. XMCL also offers ARM64 builds where the hardware calls for them.

DEB and RPM for mainstream Linux desktops
AppImage and tar.xz for portable installs
Flathub support for Steam Deck

XMCL instance library with organized Minecraft game profiles

02 / KEEP IT ORGANIZED

Every instance gets its own clean runway.

Separate vanilla, modded, testing, and server setups without juggling folders by hand. Your versions, loaders, mods, saves, and settings stay together.

Independent game data and launch settings
Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, and more
Fast switching between worlds and experiments

X Minecraft Launcher home page with a large instance library

03 / PLAY ANYWHERE

A desktop launcher that travels well.

Move from a Linux desktop to a Steam Deck session without giving up a clear library or a dependable setup. XMCL gives your collection room to grow without turning it into a spreadsheet.

Flathub path designed for Steam Deck
A focused interface on 4K displays
Open source and built for Linux players

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Install XMCL your way.

Choose the package that belongs on your system, or use Flathub to bring XMCL to Steam Deck.

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