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Prism Launcher
Custom launcher for Minecraft to easily manage installations
An Open Source Minecraft launcher with the ability to manage multiple instances, accounts, and mods. Focused on user freedom and free redistributability. Install and launch modpacks easily, while keeping them clean. No longer do you need to manually install them, and easily update mod packs, Prism Launcher can do these tasks for you, without installing tons of separate launchers. Prism Launcher is able to download & update individual mods from outside of modpacks using Modrinth and CurseForge. Each Minecraft instance has its own folder, with separate mods, resource packs and other things. You don't need an embedded web browser as a game launcher. Prism Launcher uses the Qt toolkit, which requires little system resources. Prism Launcher also lets you customize the menu and supports custom themes. -
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Rekado
Payload launcher and serial number checker for Nintendo Switch
Payload launcher is written in Kotlin for Nintendo Switch. The application doesn't require Root on your device. -
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XXMI Launcher
Modding platform for GI, HSR, WW and ZZZ
XXMI Launcher is a unified launcher and management tool designed to simplify the installation and operation of model importers used for modding several popular games, including titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. It acts as a centralized interface that allows users to install, configure, and launch multiple modding frameworks from a single application, reducing the complexity typically associated with manual setup. The software is built with a plug-and-play philosophy, automatically detecting supported games and deploying the appropriate modding environment without requiring deep technical knowledge. It also includes advanced configuration options that allow users to customize how games are launched, providing flexibility for different setups and workflows. The launcher maintains itself and its associated components through automatic updates, ensuring compatibility with game updates and modding tools. -
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T-UI Linux CLI Launcher
Linux CLI Launcher for Android
Launcher, which emulates a Unix-like shell and its terminal interface, is adapted for use on mobile devices. It also implements a lot of commands. Installed applications can be launched simply by typing their name. T-UI uses the CompareString library, so it will know what you're meaning although you made typing errors. -
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Flashpoint Launcher
Launcher for Flashpoint Archive
The launcher for Flashpoint Archive (the non-profit web preservation project). The Flashpoint Launcher (FPL) is a desktop application made for browsing, storing, and launching other applications (games, animations, web apps etc.). It is specifically made for Flashpoint Archive, a non-profit with the goal of furthering archival and accessibility efforts for games, animations and other digital interactive experiences on the web. -
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Steam Tinker Launch
Linux wrapper tool for use with the Steam client for custom launch
Steam Tinker Launch is a versatile Linux wrapper tool for use with the Steam client which allows for easy graphical configuration of game tools, such as GameScope, MangoHud, modding tools, and a bunch more. It supports both games using Proton and native Linux games and works on both X11 and Wayland. An incredible wrapper with a menu that lets you easily toggle and modify various settings for games on Linux. Anything from proton versions to startup and exit scripts, proton/dxvk/etc. settings, FSR, reshade, and even options for various tools like game mode, replay-sorcery, game scope, etc. Tons more too. I just set my default proton version to "steam tinker launcher" and then every game launches with a 2-second menu that allows you to easily change any of the settings. If you don't press any buttons it just goes with the defaults and launches the game. -
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GDLauncher
GDLauncher is a simple, yet powerful Minecraft custom launcher
GDLauncher is a simple, yet powerful Minecraft custom launcher with a strong focus on the user experience. Our main focus is to provide a powerful launcher but keeping the UI clean and modern. You'll be able to browse and download any mod pack directly from within the launcher! You can play vanilla, forge and fabric directly from the launcher, without needing to download anything else. You can easily download mods and keep them up to date. You don't need to have java installed on your pc. We will automatically download the best java release to ensure complete compatibility. You don't need to have java installed, a suitable version will be downloaded automatically. It's as easy as pie to install the vanilla game, forge, fabric, and all curseforge modpacks. No further action from the user is required. -
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PolyMC
Custom launcher to manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once
An Open Source Minecraft launcher with the ability to manage multiple instances, accounts, and mods. Focused on user freedom and free redistributability. Install and launch modpacks easily, while keeping them clean. No longer do you need to manually install them, and an updating feature is coming soon. PolyMC can do that for you, without installing tons of separate launchers. Are you sick of finding and adding that one mod you need? PolyMC is able to download & update individual mods from outside of mod packs using Modrinth and CurseForge. -
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WeMod Launcher
Tool made to launch the popular Game Trainer / Cheat tool
The WeMod Launcher is currently on version 1.499. Tool made to launch the popular Game Trainer / Cheat tool WeMod along with your game (made for steam-runtime version in Linux). -
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JasperStarter
Running JasperReports from command line
JasperStarter is a command line launcher and batch compiler for JasperReports. -
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Decky Loader
A plugin loader for the Steam Deck
Decky Loader is a homebrew plugin launcher built for the Steam Deck that enables users to extend and customize the console’s functionality through a dynamic plugin ecosystem integrated directly into the SteamOS interface. It acts as a middleware layer that injects and manages plugins, allowing deep customization such as modifying UI elements, changing system sounds, adjusting display properties, and extending system behavior beyond stock capabilities. The platform is designed to persist across system updates and reboots, ensuring continuity of installed plugins without manual reconfiguration. It supports advanced developer features such as two-way communication between plugins and the loader, as well as interoperability between Python backends and TypeScript React frontends. Decky Loader also allows plugins to bypass typical browser restrictions like CORS, enabling more powerful integrations with external data sources. -
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XIVLauncher
Custom launcher for FFXIV
XIVLauncher (abbreviated as XL) is a faster launcher for our favorite critically acclaimed MMO, with various available add-ons and enhancements to the game. XIVLauncher now has a native Linux version that works on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux - no more messing around with scripts and command lines, just a few easy steps to install the game and add it to Steam, with a wine version especially tuned to XIV. -
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Heroic Games Launcher
A Native GOG and Epic Games Launcher for Linux, Windows and Mac
Heroic is an Open Source GOG and Epic games launcher for Linux, Windows and macOS. Also available on the SteamDeck! Check game details like description, publisher, download and install size, time played and more. On Linux and on MacOS you can select to install the Windows version of a native game. This might be handy in case the native version is not supported anymore. On Linux you can choose that for GOG games only. Go to the Epic or GOG store without even leaving Heroic. Get free games or buy new ones directly from Heroic's interface! Add games to favorites or simply hide the games you already played or will never play at all! If you don't like the default colors, you have the ability to change them. It also includes the famous Dracula theme. On Linux, download the latest version of Wine-GE, Wine-Lutris or even Proton-GE using the Wine Manager. These selection of Wine version are focused on improving the gaming experience and compatibility. -
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jdMinecraftLauncher
Unofficial classic styled Minecraft Launcher
jdMinecraftLauncher is a Minecraft launcher which Look and Feel is close to the the good old official Launcher. You need a Microsoft Account which owns Minecraft to use this Launcher This Launcher is completly fanmade and not supported by Mojang/Microsoft -
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ludo
A libretro frontend written in golang
Ludo is a user-friendly, lightweight frontend for the libretro ecosystem, designed to make retro game emulation simple and accessible. Unlike more complex frontends like RetroArch, Ludo emphasizes minimalism and ease of use, offering a plug-and-play experience with clean navigation and fast loading times. It supports multiple libretro cores, handles gamepad input automatically, and works across platforms with a native UI. Ludo is ideal for users who want to enjoy retro games with minimal setup and maximum compatibility. -
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Wox
A cross-platform launcher that simply works
Wox is a cross-platform launcher that simply works. It's an alternative to Alfred and Launchy. -
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wsldl
Advanced WSL launcher / installer. (Win10 FCU x64/arm64 or later.)
Advanced WSL launcher/installer. (Win10 FCU x64/arm64 or later.) Requires Windows 10 1709 Fall Creators Update or later(x64/arm64). Windows Subsystem for Linux feature is enabled. -
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Ulauncher
Feature rich application Launcher for Linux
Type in an application name without worrying about spelling. Ulauncher will figure out what you meant. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you. Ulauncher provides 4 themes built in. But if you need something different you can always create a custom color theme. Improve your workflow with customizable shortcuts and extensions. Create a shortcut for web search or your scripts or install a 3rd party extension. -
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Sol
MacOS launcher & command palette
Sol is an open source app launcher, focused on ease of use and speed. It has minimal configuration and runs natively. -
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Portable Java Launcher
PJL - Free Cross-Platform Portable Java Launcher for executable files
PJL - Free Cross-Platform Portable Java Launcher for executable files = jar, exe, etc. Same as Win Portable Start Menu and other launcher programs. Useful thing for USB and others. Simple and intuitive GUI. Using SwiXML excellent framework - https://swixml.org/ , https://github.com/swixml/Two . Need JRE-1.8: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8-archive-downloads.html . Source = https://github.com/harp077/pjl . If you like this - put a star on https://github.com/harp077/pjl/ for support project please. -
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Launchy
Application launcher for Windows, Mac OS X, FreeBSD and Linux
Launchy is a free utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, your desktop icons, and your file manager. Launchy indexes and launches your applications, documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a few keystrokes! -
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This Program is a cron replacement which runs commands at a specified time,if certain conditions are met. The program runs as daemon and is part of the Task Launcher Scheduler package.
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Lox Launcher
Es un Launcher para jugar a Minecraft de manera gratuita
Es un launcher gratuito para Minecraft también conocido como «launcher pirata». Se trata de un gran sustituto del launcher oficial. Este permite acceso No-Premium, lo que te permitirá jugar a Minecraft de manera gratuita. -
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Albert
A fast and flexible keyboard launcher
Albert is a blazing-fast, plugin-based keyboard launcher written in C++/Qt.
