# prismlauncher/prismlauncher **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/prismlauncher-prismlauncher).** 9,689 stars · 1,388 forks · C++ · GPL-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/PrismLauncher/PrismLauncher - Homepage: https://prismlauncher.org - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/prismlauncher-prismlauncher.md ## Topics `cpp` `cpp20` `fabricmc` `forge` `linux` `minecraft` `minecraft-launcher` `modrinth` `multimc` `prismlauncher` `qt` `qt6` `quiltmc` ## Description PrismLauncher is a cross-platform Minecraft game launcher and multi-instance manager. It provides a centralized interface for launching and managing independent game installations, each maintained in an isolated environment with its own unique settings and configurations. The application functions as a mod manager that integrates with external repositories to search for, install, and update curated collections of extensions and content packs. It supports multi-account identity management, allowing users to store and switch between different player profiles. The software includes tools for custom client configuration and a customizable user interface where users can apply themes and rearrange layouts. It handles version-specific runtime mapping to match game versions with the required Java runtime environment. ## Tags ### Game Development - [Minecraft Instance Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/minecraft-instance-management.md) — Manages multiple independent Minecraft installations, each with its own unique settings and game files. - [Game Instance Orchestrators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/game-instance-orchestrators.md) — Coordinates multiple independent game setups with unique settings and configurations on a single machine. - [Minecraft Client Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/minecraft-client-launchers.md) — Acts as a comprehensive cross-platform desktop application for launching and managing Minecraft. - [Mod Management Tooling](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/minecraft-instance-management/mod-management-tooling.md) — Functions as a mod manager that searches and updates curated collections of extensions via external repositories. - [Modpack Automations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/tooling-asset-pipeline/modding-frameworks/mod-toggles/modpack-loading/modpack-automations.md) — Automates the downloading and updating of curated mod collections to ensure a functional game environment. - [Modpack Deployments](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/tooling-asset-pipeline/modding-frameworks/mod-toggles/automated-installation/modpack-deployments.md) — Automates the downloading and updating of curated extension collections for a clean game environment. ([source](https://prismlauncher.org/)) ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Desktop Extension Repositories](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/package-managers/package-manager-extensions/desktop-extension-repositories.md) — Connects to external repositories to search for, install, and update community-contributed extensions and themes. ([source](https://prismlauncher.org/)) - [Runtime Version Mappings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/project-configuration/dependency-mapping/runtime-version-mappings.md) — Maps specific game versions to the required Java runtime environment using a compatibility matrix. ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [User Identity Switching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/configuration-profile-switching/user-identity-switching.md) — Enables the storage and switching of different player profiles to launch the game under various identities. ([source](https://prismlauncher.org/wiki)) ### Networking & Communication - [Game Asset Repositories](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/remote-file-downloads/external-repository-resolution/game-asset-repositories.md) — Integrates with remote API endpoints to search for and download game assets and mods directly. ### Operating Systems & Systems Programming - [Profile-Based Game Launching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/game-launch-wrappers/profile-based-game-launching.md) — Allows launching Minecraft under various user profiles by switching between stored player identities. - [Installation Instance Isolation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/installation-instance-isolation.md) — Maintains separate directories and configurations for different game versions to prevent conflicts. ### Security & Cryptography - [Identity Switching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-switching.md) — Allows users to store and toggle between multiple authenticated player identities without restarting. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Game Instance Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/game-instance-management.md) — Enables the creation and maintenance of multiple independent game installations, each with unique configurations. ([source](https://prismlauncher.org/)) ### User Interface & Experience - [Game Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/game-launchers.md) — Provides a unified dashboard to organize and launch multiple independent Minecraft installations. - [Cross-Platform GUI Toolkits](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/cross-platform-gui-toolkits.md) — Provides a consistent user interface across Windows, macOS, and Linux using a portable UI toolkit. ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [User Interface Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/application-lifecycle-management/runtime-control-and-customization/user-interface-customizations.md) — Offers options for modifying visual themes and rearranging menu layouts to personalize the interface. ([source](https://prismlauncher.org/)) - [Modular Plugin Architectures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/modular-plugin-architectures.md) — Implements a modular system to load external content packs and extensions into a sandboxed environment. ### Part of an Awesome List - [Sandbox Games](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/more/sandbox-games.md) — Custom launcher for managing sandbox game instances and mods.