ABLauncher

A portable, lightweight Minecraft launcher written entirely in Java. No external dependencies are required, making it easy to run on any system with a Java runtime installed. Perfect for gamers who want a simple, flexible, and powerful way to manage their Minecraft installations.

Java Runtime Required MIT License Download Latest Release

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Quick Start
• Usage
• Version Management
• Profile System
• Offline Mode
• Security
• Cross-Platform Support
• Diagnostics
• Repository Status
• Contributing
• License

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Features

✅ Portable – Run ABLauncher from any folder or USB drive. No installation required.

✅ No Dependencies – All required libraries are bundled. Just Java is needed.

✅ Version Management – Download, install, and manage multiple Minecraft versions seamlessly.

✅ Profile System – Create multiple configurations with custom settings per profile.

✅ Offline Mode – Play without authentication or internet connection.

✅ Security – File integrity verification, audit logging, and basic anti-tampering measures.

✅ Performance – Multi-threaded downloads, caching, and efficient file handling.

✅ Cross-Platform – Fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.

✅ Modern UI – Terminal-based interface with colors, animations, and clear navigation.

✅ Diagnostics – Built-in troubleshooting tools to detect common issues.

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Quick Start

1. Download the latest version of abl.exe from Releases.

2. Run the launcher directly — no installation needed:

   abl.exe --portable
   

3. Enjoy Minecraft! The launcher will guide you through downloading versions.

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Run

abl.exe --portable

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Version Management

• Download new versions directly from Mojang’s servers.
• Switch between versions without touching existing profiles.
• Automatic caching ensures downloads are efficient and resumable.
• Legacy support for older Minecraft versions.

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Profile System

• Create multiple custom profiles.

• Each profile can have unique settings, including:

  • Memory allocation
  • Java runtime path
  • Mods and resource packs
  • Custom launch arguments
• Switch between profiles instantly without affecting others.

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Offline Mode

ABLauncher allows playing offline with full functionality.

• Ideal for LAN play or testing.
• Profiles maintain saved data and settings even when disconnected.

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Security

• File integrity verification ensures game files are safe.
• Audit logging tracks launcher actions for troubleshooting.
• Optional hash verification for downloaded files.

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Cross-Platform Support

Runs on any system with Java installed:

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

No platform-specific dependencies are required. Just download and run.

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Diagnostics

ABLauncher comes with built-in troubleshooting tools:

• Check file integrity
• Verify Java version
• Log errors to a human-readable report
• Detect conflicts with mods or previous installations

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! You can help by:

• Reporting bugs
• Suggesting features
• Improving documentation
• Submitting pull requests

Please follow the MIT license and maintain clear commit messages.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute freely.