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Minecraft Launcher
Launcher for Minecraft Java edition
Version 1.0.0.20241010 · by Mojang
Official site: minecraft.net
About Minecraft Launcher
The original version of Minecraft! Java Edition has cross-platform play between Windows, Linux and macOS, and also supports user-created skins and mods. Includes a decade’s worth of updates, with much more to come!
#### Package Parameters
The following package parameters can be set:
* `/NOICON` - Do not add a desktop icon/shortcut
To pass parameters, use `--params "''"` (e.g. `choco install packageID [other options] --params="'/ITEM:value /ITEM2:value2 /FLAG_BOOLEAN'"`).
To have choco remember parameters on upgrade, be sure to set `choco feature enable -n=useRememberedArgumentsForUpgrades`.
**Please Note**: This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is
out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and
let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.
How to install Minecraft Launcher
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install minecraft-launcher
- Open Minecraft Launcher once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Minecraft Launcher free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to minecraft.net, the developer's official site, where Minecraft Launcher is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Minecraft Launcher?
The version listed here is 1.0.0.20241010, published /Date(1728. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Minecraft Launcher from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install minecraft-launcher. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Minecraft Launcher safe?
Minecraft Launcher downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.