HeliosLauncher
HeliosLauncher is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Custom launcher for modded minecraft written in Electron and Node.js. It has 1,032 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at dscalzi/HeliosLauncher.
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About HeliosLauncher
Join modded servers without worrying about installing Java, Forge, or other mods. We'll handle that for you. This is not an exhaustive list. Download and install the launcher to gauge all it can do!
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Is HeliosLauncher free and open source?
Yes. HeliosLauncher's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install HeliosLauncher?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.2.1).
Is HeliosLauncher still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on May 4, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.