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Core

Your Minecraft workspace. One launch away.

Core brings Minecraft versions, mod loaders, Modrinth content, private servers, and lobbies together in one Windows launcher.

“Every adventure starts with a single block.”

MINECRAFT LAUNCHER
Stable releasev2.0.1

Core

Launch Minecraft. Discover mods.
Make your next world your own.

Windows · 64-bit

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92.7 MBPortable EXEOct 10, 2026

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Requires Python 3 and backend dependencies.

Inside Core

ABOUT THE APP
01

Your Minecraft setup

Choose a game version and launch with Vanilla, Fabric, Quilt, Forge, or NeoForge. Adjust memory and your game folder in Settings.

02

Discover new content

Browse Modrinth mods, resource packs, shaders, and data packs matched to your selected Minecraft version and loader.

03

A place to play together

Manage private servers, keep friends in your contacts, and connect through lobbies with chat and voice.

GET STARTED

Run Core on Windows

Install Python 3, download requirements.txt, and run py -m pip install -r requirements.txt. Download the portable Core.exe above and open it. Minecraft also needs an appropriate Java version for your selected game version. If Core cannot find Python, set ALIEN_PYTHON to your Python executable path. Python is not bundled with this release.

WHAT’S NEW

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