RuneLite Launcher

RuneLite Launcher provides the desktop startup and distribution component for RuneLite, an alternative client for Old School RuneScape. It handles the process of launching the RuneLite application in a supported desktop environment. The launcher is developed separately from the main game client, allowing startup functionality and platform packaging to be maintained independently. Its Java-based architecture works with platform-specific native components. Build configurations support Windows, macOS, and Linux across several processor architectures. Windows distributions include dedicated installer configurations, while Linux supports AppImage packaging. The launcher provides the entry point to RuneLite's customizable game interface and plugin ecosystem. It is intended for players who want to run RuneLite through its supported desktop distributions.